ADAM ELLIS, Swansea, Wales (United Kingdom) 1982

His professional debut was as Tom The Cat in ‘Dick Whittington’ alongside Russ Abbott.

Other theatre credits include BARNUM at the Eastbourne Theatres (2003-2004), DO I HEAR A WALTZ at the Landor Theatre (2006) and PIRATES OF PENZANCE directed by Mitch Sebastian at the Kilworth House (2007). In 2008 he played the role of Tobias in SWEENEY TODD directed by Sasha Regan at the Union Theatre; also in 2008 he starred as Rusty in the last UK Tour production of STARLIGHT EXPRESS. He has also taken part of the all male production of PIRATES OF PENZANCE directed by Sasha Regan (2009) and played the role of Mary Sunshine in the West End production of CHICAGO. In 2011 he took part of the Netherlands and German Tour of HAIR playing the role of Margaret, and performed Linus in YOU’ARE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROW directed by Anthony Drew at the Tabard Theatre.

Currently he’s playing the role of Prince Herbert in the UK Tour production of MONTY PHYTON’S SMAPALOT.


- The first musical you saw and/or most impressed you: MISS SAIGON. Still love this show and Lea Salonga is a legend.

- You would like to make a duet with: Mariah Carey singing: ANYTHING!!!!

- Webber o Sondheim? Would be more than happy to work for either!

- London or New York? Well I’d have to say London as I haven’t visited New York yet, but my mum is taking me this year!

- Do you keep the programmes of the musicals you watch? Yes always.

- The worst moment you’ve had live on the stage was (as a performer and/or as a spectator): In STARLIGHT EXPRESS I had a bad fall and was taken to hospital in an ambulance!

- An unforgettable moment (as a performer and/or as a spectator): My opening night as Rusty in STARLIGHT EXPRESS, dream come true! Also, working with the incredible Ruthie Henshall on CHICAGO.

- Do you have any superstitions before the opening night? Not really, But I like to drink a special chinese tea before I sing.

- A musical character that you would like to BE (not perform): Peter Pan!

- A character of your opposite sex that you would like to perform: Glinda in WICKED.

- What do you like best/least about your work? Best - I get to do what I love and get paid. Worst - leaving my doggy Bella.

- What is your favorite musical movie? Any of the Disneys!  

- The last CD/DVD related to Musicals that you have bought is: SOHO CINDERS by Stiles and Drew. I was lucky enough to be directed by Anthony Drewe in YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN.

- What is your favorite line from a musical: CHICAGO… ”They didn’t even want my picture... I don’t understand that”

- Agree or disagree with TV Shows finding new Musical Stars (as ‘Over The Raibow’ or ‘I’d Do Anything’): Agree, it’s given some seriously talented people opportunities which they wouldn’t have received, for example, the Amazingly talented and lovely Jodie Prenger who I have just had the privilege of working with on SPAMALOT.

- You feel proud of: All my achievements so far in this very difficult business.

- In this moment you’re living as a performer, the most important thing to you is: My family and friends. It would be so hard to do this for a living without them.

- Other projects you are working on: Currently playing Prince Herbert in the UK tour of SPAMALOT.