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Sandra is currently playing Becky in The Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End.

She recently starred as Jessie Grant in ITV's Emmerdale. Previously, Sandra returned to The Donmar Warehouse playing Camila Batmanghelidjh in ‘The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee takes Oral evidence on Whitehall's relationship with Kids Company’, a new verbatim piece with book adapted by Donmar Artistic Director, Josie Rouke and Hadley Fraser from the 2015 Select Parliamentary hearing. Music by Tom Deering.
Sandra starred as Rose in ‘Stepping Out’ (play) with Amanda Holden, Tamzin Outhwaite, Natalie Casey, Angela Griffin, Nicola Stephenson and Tracy Ann Oberman in London's West End.

Prior to that, she played Queenie in the critically acclaimed ‘Showboat’ in the West End, having previously played the role at The Sheffield Crucible. She also previously starred as Matron Mama Morton in ‘Chicago’ and Miss Motormouth Maybelle in ‘Hairspray’, (West End and UK tours) and also joining Michael Ball OBE on both his ‘If Everyone was Listening’ and ‘Heroes’ UK tours as a guest.

Other theatre includes: ‘City Of Angels’ (Donmar Warehouse), ‘Ragtime’, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (Regents Park Open Air Theatre), ‘Porgy and Bess’ (The Savoy Theatre) and originated the role of Mary in ‘Cool Hand Luke’ alongside Mark Warren (The Aldwych Theatre).

In 2016, Sandra joined Kate Bush in her ground-breaking sold-out ‘Before The Dawn’ concerts at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo in London. Sandra also appears on her album ‘Before the Dawn Live’.

She has also worked with many other artists, including Liam Gallagher, Alexandra Burke, Tim Burgess and The Charlatans, featuring on their latest album ‘Modern Nature’ and joining them on tour. She has performed frequently at The Royal Albert Hall, The Roundhouse, The Hideaway, Ronnie Scott's and appearances on BBC Radio 2 and the BBC Radio 6 Music Live Music Festival. She has also performed her solo show to sold out audiences.

Other TV appearances include Citizen Khan, The Royal Variety Show, and features on The Paul O’Grady Show, Loose Women, Good Morning Britain, This Morning & BBC Children In Need. She also appeared in the movie ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ staring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant.

Sandra also performed lead vocal on the title track for the Oscar and Bafta award winning Stephen Price soundtrack for the film ‘Gravity’, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Sandra has also performed on the soundtrack for the highly anticipated 2018 film, ‘Mary Poppins Returns’.

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Sandra Marvin STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Original Production, 2017
Camila Batmanghelidjh

[West End]
West End Production, 2017
Ensemble

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2016
Queenie [Replacement]

[West End]
Open Air Production, 2012
Ensemble

[West End]
Original London Production, 2011
Mary

[West End]
London Revival, 2006
Ensemble [Replacement]


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Additional Cast Revealed For UK and Ireland Tour of & JULIET


West End actor, Matt Cardle, will play the role of Shakespeare in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of & Juliet. He joins the previously announced Gerardine Sacdalan as Juliet, Sandra Marvin as Angélique and Lara Denning as Anne.

Review: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL, Dominion Theatre


Sister Act The Musical’s tagline is “A Divine Musical Comedy” but whether the gods were for or against the film or this later version is debatable.

Gerardine Sacdalan, Sandra Marvin, and Lara Denning Join UK Tour of & JULIET


To celebrate International Women’s Day, the producers of & JULIET have announced Gerardine Sacdalan as Juliet, Sandra Marvin as Angélique and Lara Denning as Anne in the upcoming UK tour, opening at Manchester Opera House on 8 July 2024.   

Album Review: Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The WORLD PREMIER COMPLETE RECORDING OF OKLAHOMA! Is An H-I-T All Over Again!


Sinfonia of London is indeed an exciting super-orchestra and John Wilson & CO have polished a diamond of the American Musical Theatre to a high gloss

Cast Set For IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Sheffield Theatres


Sheffield Theatres has announced the cast for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the classic feel-good musical directed by Paul Foster. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!

Broadway Streaming Guide: September 2023 - Where to Stream THE LITTLE MERMAID & More


This September, Broadway fans can wind down from summer with a new lineup of television shows, movies, and albums to stream. From a new Prime Video film starring Bette Midler to the new cast recording of Sweeney Todd, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

Sierra Boggess Will Lead New Cast Recording of OKLAHOMA!


An all new cast recording of Oklahoma!, featuring the musical's complete original score, will be released this September.

Photos: Stars of SISTER ACT Spread the Love Around Wolverhampton


See photos of Sandra Marvin and Lizzie Bea, stars of hit musical SISTER ACT, currently playing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, out and about around the city!

Review: SISTER ACT, King's Theatre, Glasgow


What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at King's Theatre, Glasgow?

SISTER ACT Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre This Month


Based on the iconic movie, this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won't be found – a convent! 

Video: Watch an All New Trailer For the UK Tour of SISTER ACT


An all new trailer has been released for the UK & Ireland tour of SISTER ACT, starring Sandra Marvin, Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe and Lizzie Bea. Check out the video here!

SISTER ACT Cast Raise Their Voices In The University's Of Birmingham's Great Hall


Everyone's favourite nun on the run Deloris Van Cartier paid a visit to the city's very own 'cathedral to learning' last week, when Sandra Marvin stopped off at the University of Birmingham's Great Hall.

The King's Theatre to Host UK Tour of SISTER ACT


The King’s Theatre, Glasgow is delighted to confirm that Sister Act will run at the city venue later this year with TV favourite Sandra Marvin in the role of Deloris Van Cartier.

Sandra Marvin, Lesley Joseph and Lizzie Bea Will Lead the UK Tour of SISTER ACT


The producers of the brand-new production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that television and musical theatre star Sandra Marvin will play Deloris Van Cartier alongside Lesley Joseph as Mother Superior and Lizzie Bea as Sister Mary Robert in the UK & Ireland tour.

SISTER ACT Comes To Wolverhampton Grand Starring Sandra Marvin, Lesley Joseph and Lizzie Bea


The producers of the brand-new production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that television and musical theatre star Sandra Marvin will play Deloris Van Cartier alongside Lesley Joseph as Mother Superior and Lizzie Bea as Sister Mary Robert in the UK & Ireland tour, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Monday 5 – Saturday 10 June 2023.

David Hunter and Wendy Mae Brown Join the UK and Ireland Tour of WAITRESS


David Hunter and Wendy Mae Brown will join the cast of the UK and Ireland Tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS as 'Dr Pomatter' and 'Becky'.

Chelsea Halfpenny Will Lead the Cast of the WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour in 2022


Chelsea Halfpenny with join the cast as Jenna in the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS as from 10 January 2022. Chelsea will take over the role from Lucie Jones who leaves the production to move on to a soon to be announced new project.

BWW Review: WAITRESS, UK & Ireland Tour


Waitress is off on a UK and Ireland tour, kicking off at the New Wimbledon Theatre. Jenna, waitress and pie creator extraordinaire, unexpectedly finds herself pregnant. But will this unwanted twist keep her tied down in a bad relationship or give her the chance to break free?

Studio Audience Tickets Released for The Old Vic's BAGDAD CAFE


Full cast includes Sam Archer, Nandi Bhebhe, Le Gateau Chocolat, Bettrys Jones, Patrycja Kujawska, Nadine Lee, Emlyn Maillard, Sandra Marvin, Kandaka Moore, Renell Shaw, Gareth Snook and Ewan Wardrop.

BWW Review: BAGDAD CAFE, Old Vic


It’s a beautiful thing for the theatre community to be able to be together and connect again. And connecting, in a human sense, is the key theme of Emma Rice’s production of Bagdad Cafe.

Sandra Marvin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sandra Marvin been in?

Sandra Marvin has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Sandra Marvin been in?

Sandra Marvin has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Sandra Marvin's first West End show?

Sandra Marvin's first West End show was Porgy and Bess which opened in 2006

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