KIERAN BROWN, Falkirk (Scotland) 1978

His professional debut was while he was still at Drama School, he was given permission in his second year to go off for two months to play ALADDIN in Scotland.

Other theatre credits include LES MISERABLES (Palace Theatre London & O2 25th Anniversary Concert), UK tour of THE THORN BIRDS, UK tour of LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN (playing Elton John!), OVER THE THRESHOLD in London and Vienna, ‘The Woman in Black’, and now cover Raoul in LOVE NEVER DIES at the Adelphi Theatre, London.

Currently he is appearing in LOVE NEVER DIES at the Adelphi Theatre playing Ensemble and covering Raoul.


- The first musical you saw and/or most impressed you: First I remember seeing was LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS with the lovely Su Pollard which I loved, but first that had real impact was LES MISERABLES at the Edinburgh Playhouse. THAT is when I decided I wanted to be a performer.

- You would like to make a duet with: There are a few! Among them Alfie Boe, Lea Salonga, Sierra Boggess or Ramin Karimloo (but don´t tell him!).

- Webber or Sondheim? Eeek that is tough as I am currently IN a Webber show (which I rate as one of his best), but I think as an actor first, singer second, I HAVE to go for Sondheim.

- London or New York? I have NEVER been to New York! I am dying to go, and sure I´ll love it but in the mean time, I will go for London!

- Do you keep the programmes of the musicals you watch? Yes, always, and if I love it I will get a souvenir brochure as well. I also collect flyers. I have HUNDREDS from almost every show in the west end! My aim is one day when I own my own property, to have them all framed and fill a room - it´s quite a collection!

- The worst moment you’ve had live on the stage was (as a performer and/or as a spectator): That´s easy! In my first weekend at LES MISÉRABLES, on the Saturday night, we all ran on for our "finale" encore bow. I ran on with our Fantine and I slipped on the train of her white dress. I went flying, legs up in the air and landed flat on my back right in the centre of the stage in front of an audience of 1300 people. I was MORTIFIED! The audience found it hilarious. as did most of the cast but I was SO embarrassed. I will never forget that.

- Do you have any superstitions before the opening night? Not really to be honest. I´m not hugely superstitious, though some of the others in my cast are, so I respect that and don´t whistle or say "Macbeth" in the theatre!

- A musical character that you would like to BE (not perform): Daryl Van Horne (WITCHES OF EASTWICK, one of my FAVOURITES!). He´s just so cool!

- A character of your opposite sex that you would like to perform: Mary Poppins! What a role! One of my friends, Caroline Sheen played it and I was SO jealous!!! Also, I would be lying if i said I didn´t fancy a crack at Elpheba or Galinda!

- What do you like best/least about your work? When my job is good it´s GREAT. When it´s bad it´s awful. There is rarely a middle ground. I miss having my evenings, and our holidays are harder to plan. Also, there is the issue of job security. For performers when you sign a contract you are locked in, but if a producer decides to close a show, they only have to give you 2 weeks, which is a bit unfair. However, the feeling I get onstage, particularly when you are in a show you love, is like nothing on earth, and I wouldn´t want to do anything else.

- What is your favourite musical movie? Well, if MOULIN ROUGE counts, then it´s that. If NOT, then CHICAGO and/or MARY POPPINS. I never get bored watching those.

- The last CD/DVD related to Musicals that you have bought is: Eek! I bought 3 at the same time! ‘Unwritten Songs’ by Micheal Bruce, which I love, ‘More With Every Line’ by Tim Prottey Jones which I am just about to listen to now, and my good friend Shimi Goodman just released his debut solo album featuring new songs by another good friend Christopher Hamilton and a duet with the lovely Dianne Pilkington. I have been listening to that ALOT as it is a beautiful album with lovely music and Shimi´s voice is stunning.

- What is your favourite line from a musical: Hmmm... at the MOMENT it´s “Love brings you pleasure and love brings you pain, and yet when both are gone, love will still remain…” from LOVE NEVER DIES! I love it because it is so true.

- Agree or disagree with TV Shows finding new Musical Stars (as ‘Over The Rainbow’ or ‘I’d Do Anything’): There are 2 sides. On the plus side it raises Musical Theatres profile and gets people interested in seeing shows. On the whole though, I am not really in favour. The winners rarely have the stamina that drama school teaches, to sustain playing a leading role in a west end musical. There are too many wannabe´s around who think that it´s easy to do what we do, and it´s really not. It´s hard, not just the job itself, but the lifestyle that comes with it. These TV shows don´t prepare them for that and when the show flops or the contract ends, they are back at square one and find it hard.

- You feel proud of: Well, I have been doing this for 12 years now, and I am quite proud of most of the work I have done. I am particularly proud of being in LOVE NEVER DIES, because I REALLY wanted the job, and still can´t quite believe I am in it. Am also very proud of the shows I directed while I was living in Vienna for 5 years. I want to do more directing in the future.

- At this moment you’re living as an actor, the most important thing to you is: To stay very grounded and be realistic. I could be out of a job tomorrow so I need to make the most of every opportunity that comes my way. I think it is also very important to stay positive and enjoy my job. Which I do! We are very lucky to be able to do something that we love. My Dad told me that a few years ago so I try not to forget that. Not so many people can say that.

- Other projects you are working on: I have a few things going on at the moment. I recently recorded a track for the debut album of composer Chris Passey which will be released later in the year. It is SUCH a beautiful song and I can´t wait for people to hear it. Later this week I will be a guest artist at the first solo cabaret for Sophia Ragavelas (Les Mis, Mamma Mia, Never Forget) at the Delfont Rooms in London which I am thrilled about. Sophia is AMAZING and I am very flattered that she asked me (also guesting is Nikki Davis Jones). I have another cabaret in May in London coming up, as well as a big concert in Cardiff (where I will be singing Till I Hear You Sing Once More with a full orchestra!). I am also starting to put together my OWN solo cabaret for later in the year AND starting to get preparations made for my own album which I hope to do next year! So, I am keeping myself VERY busy!