EARL CARPENTER, Southampton (United Kingdom)

His professional debut was in Bill Kenwright´s National Tour of ROBIN, PRINCE OF SHERWOOD playing King Richard/Will Scarlet and understudying and playing the title role.

Other theatre credits include Darryl Van Horne in THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (Prince of Wales); Ed Parsley in the original company of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (Drury Lane); Standby Beast and Gaston in the original company and finally Beast in Disney´s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Dominion); Courfeyrac in LES MISÉRABLES (Palace); The Phantom in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and Don Alejandro de la Vega in the Tour of ZORRO – THE MUSICAL. Over the last years Earl has also been involved with producing and directing. He has been responsible for projects such as LES MISÉRABLES IN CONCERT or CHESS IN CONCERT.
 
Currently he is performing Javert in LES MISÉRABLES, at Queens Theatre.
 

- The first musical you saw and/or most impressed you: CATS.

- You would like to make a duet with Anthony Warlow singing the song “Liley’s Eyes” from the musical THE SECRET GARDEN.

- Webber o Sondheim? Depends on the mood I’m in.

- London or New York? London

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

- The worst moment you’ve had live on the stage was: (as a performer and/or as a spectator) Loosing my voice.

- An unforgettable moment: (as a performer and/or as a spectator) Playing THE PHANTOM in front of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh.

- Do you have any superstitions before the opening night? No.

- A musical character that you would like to BE (not perform): Jekyll & Hyde.

- What do you like best/least about your work? The element of live entertainment

- What is your favorite musical movie? WEST SIDE STORY.

- The last CD/DVD related to Musicals that you have bought is: DRACULA.

- What is your favorite line from a musical: “Isn’t though” Gaston to Belle in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

- Agree or disagree with TV Shows finding new Musical Stars: Both.

- You feel proud of: My wife’s work.

- Of this moment you’re living as an actor, the most important thing to you is: Longevity Career.

- Other projects you are working on: Far too many.