SIMON BOWMAN, Cardiff (Wales) 1961

His professional debut  was with old time music hall (London Players Theatre)

Other theatre credits include creating the role of Chris in the original production of MISS SAIGON in London. Prior to that, he was Marius in LES MISÉRABLES at the Palace Theatre, returning there 14 years later in the role of Jean Valjean. He has also played the roles of Raoul and The Phantom in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. In 1985 he acted on the hit musical ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT? as Young Elvis. He has starred as Vernon Gersh in THEY´RE PLAYING OUR SONG (Dublin) and as Che in EVITA (Isle of Man), among others.

Currently he is doing a World Concert Tour.

- The first musical you saw and/or most impressed you: WEST SIDE STORY.

- You would like to make a duet with Stevie Wonder.

- Webber or Sondheim? Webber.

- London or New York? New York.

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

- The worst moment you’ve had live on the stage was (as a performer and/or as a spectator): Someone falling from the sky walkway and landing at my feet onstage  Oooch!.

- An unforgettable moment (as a performer and/or as a spectator): Curtain call opening night (MISS SAIGON).

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

- A musical character that you would like to BE (not perform): Willy Wonker.

- What do you like best/least about your work?: Best thing is you meet so many  interesting talanted people, travel all over the World pretend to be other people your whole career ,have fun and get paid for it!
The least enjoyable: Dealing with sharks and destructive so called professionals.

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

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

- What is your favorite line from a musical: “I was gonna take a valium but I couldn’t get my teeth unclenched”! (THEY´RE PLAYING OUR SONG).

- Agree or disagree with TV Shows finding new Musical Stars: Mixed feelings for and against.

- You feel proud of: My achievments and my level headedness.

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

- Other projects you are working on: Another Album (my own work). My new Musical. Concerts (Sydney opera house)/ TV.