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Kimberley Walsh is best known as a member of pop sensation Girls Aloud, one of the UK’s most successful girl groups. Alongside Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, and Sarah Harding she has sold over 10 million records, released five platinum selling studio albums and 1 platinum selling Greatest Hits album, won a Brit award and played sold-out arena tours. Most recently Kimberley collaborated with Aggro Santos on the top ten hit ‘Like U Like’.

Kimberley’s love of musical theatre was explored in the ITV2 documentary The Passions of Girls Aloud which culminated in her appearance at the Queen’s Theatre, singing ‘On My Own’ in the role of Eponine in Les Misérables. This was the realisation of a life-long dream, having played the role of Young Cosette in Les Misérables when she was twelve years old, and after appearing in the touring production of Evita at the Bradford Alhambra at the age of fourteen.

Kimberley’s presenting credits include Suck My Pop (MTV Viva), Blue Jean Girl (Sky 1), BBC Live Switch Awards, hosting the BAFTA Red Carpet Coverage for E! Entertainment alongside Steve Jones, co hosting The Five O Clock Show with Stephen Mulhern, as a panellist on Let’s Dance for Sports Relief, duetting with Neyo on One Night Stand (ITV2), presenting World’s Greatest Popstar about her idol Beyonce Knowles, 50 Greatest Pop Videos (Channel 4) and presenting live coverage from South Shields for the X Factor Final (ITV1).

Film roles include playing Prissy Polly in the movie of Horrid Henry, and featuring alongside her fellow band members in St Trinian’s.

TV includes Buds, Britannia High (ITV1), The Book Tower, Readabout, The Ward, Stan the Man and This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper.

Kimberley also turned her hand to writing with a weekly column for OK Magazine, designed her own jewellery line, been named as both Yorkshire Young Achievers and Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Woman of the Year 2009, and 2011 has seen her as the face of Puma.

Kimberley continues to work alongside her two favourite charities, Comic Relief (which saw Kimberley climb Mount Kilimanjaro and helped to raise over £10million) and The Haven for which she is an Ambassador.

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[West End]
West End Premiere, 2020
Annie

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2019
Susan Lawrence


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Choreographer Adam Haigh Joins Leading Team of THE FINELLIS MUSICAL


Marjan Content Productions and Murphy's Law Productions have announced that acclaimed choreographer Adam Haigh has joined the leading team of The Finellis Musical for its world premiere production from June 3-16 at Wonderville.

New Brit School North in Bradford Set to Open in 2026


Plans to base a northern version of London's renowned Brit School in Bradford have been given the go-ahead by the government. 

UK Theatre Launches Biggest 2-for-1 Ticket Offer For National Lottery Players


UK Theatre is launching Love Your Local Theatre, a new campaign encouraging the public to support their local theatres as they begin to recover from the impact of Covid. Over 100 theatres UK-wide have come together to join in on the effort and offer the biggest ever 2-for-1 ticket offer to National Lottery players who attend a show during the month of March.

Theatre Royal Winchester Joins National Lottery 2 for 1 Ticket Offer


Today, UK Theatre launched Love Your Local Theatre, a new campaign encouraging the public to support their local theatres as they begin to recover from the impact of Covid. Theatre Royal Winchester has joined over 100 theatres UK-wide to offer the biggest ever 2-for-1 ticket offer to National Lottery players who attend a show during the month of March.

LISTEN: Alan Menken Talks THE LITTLE MERMAID, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Musical, New Upcoming Animated Film, and More!


Alan Menken appeared on the season finale episode of eleven, a UK-based arts and theatre podcast that releases a weekly interview with leaders in the theatrical sphere.  In the episode, he discussed collaborating with Lin-Manuel Miranda for new adaptation of The Little Mermaid, his recent EGOT win, the future of theatre amidst the pandemic, and more.

VIDEO: SLEEPLESS Stars Jay McGuiness and Kimberley Walsh Discuss Opening the Show, the Importance of Theatre, and More


OfficialLondonTheatre's Milly and Jess vlogged their experience attending Sleepless the Musical at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on its press night.

SLEEPLESS, A MUSICAL ROMANCE Reduces Seating Capacity, Increases Ventilation and More for Performances


Yahoo has reported on the various changes Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre has made to allow for performances of SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, including increased ventilation, a one way system, hand-sanitizing stations, and contactless payments at the bar.

Review Roundup: Did The Critics Fall In Love With SLEEPLESS: A MUSICAL ROMANCE?


SLEEPLESS: A MUSICAL ROMANCE began socially distanced indoor performances at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 25 August, and the show opened officially last night. Let's see what critics had to say!

BWW Review: SLEEPLESS: A MUSICAL ROMANCE, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre


The Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre was certainly abuzz last night for the opening night of Sleepless - the first fully staged musical to take place in the UK since the beginning of lockdown.

Photo Flash: First Look at SLEEPLESS, A MUSICAL ROMANCE, at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre


SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, began socially distanced indoor performances at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 25 August. The show opens officially tonight.

BWW Interview: Harriet Thorpe Talks SLEEPLESS at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre


Harriet Thorpe is perhaps best known for her work on Absolutely Fabulous and The Brittas Empire. However she has also enjoyed an extensive theatre career including roles in Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Crazy For You and The Dresser. Shea??s currently starring as Eleanor in the new musical Sleepless (based on the hit film Sleepless in Seattle), currently in previews at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Harriet talks to BroadwayWorld about the excitement and anticipation surrounding the first fully staged theatre production since the beginning of lockdown. 

VIDEO: Jay McGuiness Performs 'Everything' in a Clip From SLEEPLESS; Begins Performances Tonight!


SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, officially begins performances tonight, August 25, at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre!

VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer for the World Premiere of SLEEPLESS, A MUSICAL ROMANCE


SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, which announced last month it would begin socially distanced indoor performances at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 25 August, will begin using a new accurate COVID-19 test on cast, musicians, crew and theatre staff on a daily basis during rehearsals and during the run of the show.

VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at SLEEPLESS, Beginning Performances Next Week!


New musical Sleepless has provided a sneak peek at the show, with a short clip showing Jay McGuiness on stage, singing a clip from one of the songs.

Broadway Catch Up: August 6 - Jennifer Hudson, Nathan Lane, Matt Doyle, Ann Harada, and More!


While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Jennifer Hudson, Nathan Lane, Matt Doyle, Ann Harada, and more!

VIDEO: Kimberley Walsh Sings 'Outta My Hands' From SLEEPLESS


A new video has been released of Kimberley Walsh singing 'Outta My Hands' from the new musical SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, which will begin socially distanced indoor performances at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 25 August. 

SLEEPLESS Musical Will Use New Fast COVID-19 Test Backstage


SLEEPLESS, which will begin socially distanced indoor performances at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 25 August, will begin using a new accurate COVID-19 test on cast, musicians, crew and theatre staff on a daily basis during rehearsals and during the run of the show. ests results will be sent directly to crew, cast and staff phones via a secure app within an hour of a swab being taken.

SLEEPLESS, A MUSICAL ROMANCE To Open With Social Distancing This Summer


SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, based on the original screenplay Sleepless in Seattle, will premiere at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London on Tuesday 1 September 2020, with previews from 25 August. The limited season will run until Sunday 27 September 2020.  Performances will begin pending Government guidance.  Audiences will be socially distanced and the producers and venue will follow COVID-secure guidelines for cast, crew and audiences.

SLEEPLESS Premiere Postponed to August 2020 at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre


Sleepless, the musical based on the film Sleepless in Seattle, has been postponed, due to the extension of the West End's shutdown through the end of June. Sleepless was set to premiere in London on 25 March 2020 at the newly opened Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

Kerry Ellis Releases New Podcast KEEP CALM AND KERRY ON


On April 29, Kerry Ellis is releasing her new podcast Keep Calm And Kerry On. The series is launching with three exclusive episodes with conversations including Arlene Phillips, Beverley Knight and Kimberley Walsh. Recorded entirely during Lockdown via remote recording, These interviews will give a rare insight to the lives of the stars as they deal with life during this time.

Kimberley Walsh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kimberley Walsh been in?

Kimberley Walsh has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Kimberley Walsh been in?

Kimberley Walsh has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Kimberley Walsh's first West End show?

Kimberley Walsh's first West End show was Big The Musical which opened in 2019

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