ANTONY IRWIN // Musical Director & Vocalist
Antony, originally from Paisley, studied singing and music theory at Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama, followed by musical theatre at the Glasgow Academy of Musical Theatre Arts. He then moved to London to attend Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating in 2010.
Credits include:
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Jean Valjean in Les Miserables (highlights) at London’s O2
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Georg in Spring Awakening (OGC) at The English Theatre, Frankfurt
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Bernardo in West Side Story (Albany Theatre)
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Zach in A Chorus Line (BAC)
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Prince Charming in Cinderella (SECC)
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Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (Pavilion Theatre)
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The Baker in Into The Woods (Starlight Studios)
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Prince/Wolf in Into The Woods (Blaze Studios)
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Ensemble in Through The Door (Trafalgar Studios, Perfect Pitch)
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MD/Vince Fontaine in Grease (Pavilion Theatre)
He is currently in rehearsals for Legally Blonde (Kings Theatre, Glasgow), playig Warner Huntington III, and Company (Websters Theatre), playing the lead role of Robert.
As well as performing Tony works as a composer, lyricist and book writer and is listed amongst the likes of Stiles & Drewe, Tim Minchin & Brian May as one of Mercury Musicals Professionals Writers.
His work includes:
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Dickens World, Kent)
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LADY LUCK: A NEW MUSICAL (Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York)
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AWAKEN: A Modern Retelling of Sleeping Beauty (The Avenue Theatre, Kent)
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THE NUTCRACKER: A New Musical Adaptation (The Orchard Theatre, Dartford)
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ETERNAL YOUTH (Blaze Studios, Grimsby) - the Original Cast recording of EY is available to download on iTunes and Spotify.
He is currently developing a new musical entitled "QUEENS" depicting the lives of 12 infamous female leaders from history.
When he's not writing or performing Tony can be found teaching at GAMTA and SYMT.
VOX is getting ready for world domination and he cannot wait to see what the future holds!
Twitter: @AntonyIrwin