Darren Day
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TECHNICALLY CHRISTMAS Charity Concert Comes to The Menier Chocolate Factory (Nov 14, 2023)
Review: CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, Menier Chocolate Factory (Sep 28, 2023)
Photos: Get a First Look at CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL at The Menier Chocolate Factory (Sep 26, 2023)
TECHNICALLY CHRISTMAS Charity Concert Comes to The Menier Chocolate Factory (Nov 14, 2023)
Review: CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, Menier Chocolate Factory (Sep 28, 2023)
Photos: Get a First Look at CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL at The Menier Chocolate Factory (Sep 26, 2023)
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Day started his career as part of a comedy cabaret trio when he was 17. He also worked as a Butlin's redcoat for a season. He later went solo and auditioned for BBC's talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1987 and appeared on the show in 1988, introduced by host Bob Monkhouse. He won several heats and came fourth in the final.
Day made his breakthrough as an actor in London's West End theatre, starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat when he replaced the departing Phillip Schofield. He then starred in many West End shows, such as Grease, Summer Holiday and Godspell and went on to develop a career as a television presenter, presenting programmes such as You Bet!, and Don't Try This at Home!. In 1991, Day presented the Classic Nursery Rhymes video.
Day has appeared in many touring stage musicals, including Summer Holiday, Grease, The Rocky Horror Show, Hello Dolly and Great Expectations. In 2007, Day made a guest appearance in July on ITV's police drama The Bill.
In 2001, he appeared in Lily Savage's Blankety Blank, and in 2002, he appeared in the first series of the reality television show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
In 2007, Day returned to pantomime at the Lowry, Salford as King Rat in Dick Whittington. In 2009 he changed management and was then cast in the musical, We Will Rock You, alongside Kevin Kennedy, which toured the UK. From October 2010 to January 2011, Day played soap villain Danny Houston in the popular series Hollyoaks.
In early 2012, Day took on the role of American author Paul Sheldon in a production of Misery. The production was nominated for a Time Out Theatre Award. In Autumn 2012, he played HIV-positive gospel singer Gideon in the European premiere of the award-winning USA musical The Last Session, for which he was nominated for Best Actor in the Off West End Awards ("The Offies"). In September 2013, he starred in the new musical comedy "Stand Up" with Lionel Blair and Billy Pearce. In 2014, he revisited his cabaret roots when he stepped in for his old friend, Joe Longthorne, who was ill. He then guested on the Holby City Christmas Special, playing panto dame Michael Evans. In 2015, he toured his solo cabaret internationally.
On 5 January 2016, Day entered the Celebrity Big Brother house as a housemate. On 5 February, he reached the final and finished in third place. On 27 July 2016 it was announced that Day would head the cast of the new Robert J. Sherman musical Bumblescratch at the Adelphi Theatre on 4 September 2016. The event was in aid of Variety and Day was named a Celebrity Ambassador for the charity.
In February 2016, Day released This is the Moment, an album of his favourite musical theatre songs. He joined the tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert in the same month, sharing the role of Tick/Mitzi with Duncan James and Jason Donovan. The feature film White Island in which he plays villain Rik Searle was premiered in London on 10 October 2016.
A regular in pantomime, in 2016 he played Captain Hook at the Alhambra Bradford, and reprised the role in 2017 at the Hull New Theatre.
In March 2017, Day toured in Grease in the role of Teen Angel, a revival of the show in which he had previously played Danny Zuko. In October 2017, he joined the cast of the Sky 1 show, Stella, playing new family member Will Morgan. Currently 2021 touring in Chicago playing lawyer Billy Flynn
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TECHNICALLY CHRISTMAS Charity Concert Comes to The Menier Chocolate Factory
Technically Christmas - a charity concert featuring talented theatre professionals behind the scenes. Hosted by Darren Day, Amy Di Bartolomeo, and Claudia Kariuki, this festive celebration showcases the hidden talents of those who work offstage. Proceeds go to Parkinson's UK. Technically Christmas is a Christmas theatrical celebration performed by talented people who have careers in theatre but not necessarily on the stage!
Review: CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, Menier Chocolate Factory
Written and directed by Ben Elton, Close Up: The Twiggy Musical is fast paced jukebox biopic of the iconic Twiggy is a moving but entirely relatable story; although she is an international superstar, her life portrayed within this show highlights some of the more personal moments.
Photos: Get a First Look at CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL at The Menier Chocolate Factory
Get a first look at Close Up- The Twiggy Musical at Menier Chocolate Factory.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of CLOSE UP �" THE TWIGGY MUSICAL
Get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere of Close Up – The Twiggy Musical at Menier Chocolate Factory.
Darren Day Joins the Cast of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
Darren Day will join the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie as Hugo/Loco Chanelle from 21 November – 30 December 2023. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets to see Darren Day here!
Darren Day, Hannah-Jane Fox & More Complete the Cast of CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL
Discover the latest additions to the cast of THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, including Darren Day and Hannah-Jane Fox. Find out when and where this highly anticipated production will be held, and secure your tickets to experience this sensational musical firsthand. Don't miss out - book your seats now!
Review: FOOTLOOSE, New Wimbledon Theatre
Based on the hit 1984 film that propelled Kevin Bacon to fame, Footloose follows the story of Ren McCormack (Joshua Hawkins), a Chicago native who is forced to move to smalltown Bomont after his parent's separation.
Aston Merrygold to Star as Willard in FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL UK Tour
Selladoor Worldwide has announced that Aston Merrygold will join the cast of Footloose the Musical to perform in the role of Willard in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Wimbledon from 25 July.
FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL Bursts Onto Stage At Theatre Royal Brighton Next Month, 21 - 26 February
Following two critically acclaimed tours and huge popular demand, Footloose The Musical is back and better than ever! The musical which was postponed in 2020 bursts back onto the stage this year and will visit Theatre Royal Brighton from Monday 21 to Saturday 26 February 2022. .
Photos: Inside Rehearsal for the FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL Tour
Selladoor Worldwide has confirmed final casting for Footloose the Musical and releases a first look at rehearsal images.
Theatre Royal Brighton New Season Has Been Announced
Theatre Royal Brighton’s new What’s On Guide is out now! The season goes on general sale on 30 November 2021. Packed with top quality entertainment, the line-up has a fabulous choice of shows from musicals to dramas and ballet to opera.
Sinitta Will Play 'Mama Morton' in CHICAGO at Dubai Opera
Renowned singer Sinitta has joined the cast to play the role of 'Mama Morton' in the acclaimed musical, alongside Faye Brookes as 'Roxie Hart', West End and TV star Darren Day as Billy Flynn, Djalenga Scott as 'Velma Kelly' and Joel Montague as 'Amos Hart'.
Photos: See Djalenga Scott, Faye Brookes, Sinitta, Divina De Campo & More in CHICAGO
New photos of Faye Brookes as ‘Roxie Hart’, Sinitta as ‘Mama Morton’, Divina De Campo as ‘Mary Sunshine’, Darren Day as ‘Billy Flynn’, Djalenga Scott as ‘Velma Kelly’ and Joel Montague as ‘Amos Hart’ in CHICAGO have been released ahead of its run at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre later this month from Monday 25 – Saturday 30 October 2021.
BWW Review: CHICAGO, King's Theatre
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids.
The King's Theatre and Theatre Royal Will Reopen Next Month
Both the King's Theatre and Theatre Royal closed their doors on Monday 16 March 2020 following Government guidance aimed to limit the spread of Covid-19 before a mandatory closure notice was given by the Scottish and UK Governments on Monday 23 March 2020 as part of a nationwide lockdown.
Casting Announced For the UK Tour of FOOTLOOSE
The musical which was postponed in 2020 is set to burst back onto stage in 2022 opening in the UK at the Theatre Royal Plymouth on 14 Feb following 3 weeks in Zurich before an extensive UK tour.
Darren Day Joins Faye Brookes, Sinitta and More in CHICAGO UK & Ireland Tour
David Ian in association with Barry and Fran Weissler have announced that West End and TV star Darren Day will play ‘Billy Flynn’ in the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of the international musical sensation CHICAGO opening at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow on Saturday 11 September 2021.
Darren Day Joins CHICAGO UK Tour Cast As Billy Flynn
Darren joins the previously announced Faye Brookes as 'Roxie Hart', Sinitta as 'Mama Morton', Divina De Campo as 'Mary Sunshine', Djalenga Scott as 'Velma Kelly' and Joel Montague as 'Amos Hart'.
Wake Up With BWW 12/22: Palace Theatre Renovations Continue, and More!
Today's top stories: the Palace Theatre will be raised in mid-2021, BroadwayHD will stream the Godspell 50th anniversary concert, watch Adam Pascal sing a Les Miserables medley, and more!
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Darren Day FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Darren Day been in?
Darren Day has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Darren Day been in?
Darren Day has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Darren Day's first West End show?
Darren Day's first West End show was Copacabana which opened in 1994
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