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Theatre Includes: Nine (Royal Festival Hall, London), Oliver (original 1994 revival cast, London Palladium), Cleopatra (Sadlers Wells, Houston Ballet Company), Topper and cover for Tom Jenkins in Scrooge (UK tour, playing opposite Tommy Steele). Charles spent 3 years covering the roles of Lumiere and Monsieur D'Arque in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (International tour), Chess (Royal Albert Hall), Squidward in Spongebob Squarepants: the musical (Hammersmith Apollo and UK tour), Dr Gangle in the West End production of Love Never Dies, and most recently covering and playing Miss Trunchbull in the West End production of the RSC's Matilda. Charles was then transferred to New York to perform in the Broadway production of 'Matilda'. Charles received a nomination in the Broadway World Awards for his performance as Miss Trunchbull. Charles is currently playing Eddie/Dr Scott cover Frank N Furter in the International Tour of 'The Rocky Horror Show'.

Charles Brunton STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Gangle [Replacement]

[West End]
London Revival, 1994
Workhouse Child


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Video: Watch Norm Lewis Perform ''Til I Hear You Sing' at the LOVE NEVER DIES West End Concert Sitzprobe


Watch Norm Lewis perform ''Til I Hear You Sing' at the sitzprobe for the LOVE NEVER DIES Concert coming to the West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane next week!

Full Cast Revealed Joining Norm Lewis in LOVE NEVER DIES in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane


The full cast has been revealed joining Norm Lewis and Celinde Schoenmaker in Love Never Dies in concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Find out who's starring and how you can catch the show here!

VIDEO: Watch the New Extended Trailer for BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS


A new, extended trailer has been released for Bedknobs and Broomsticks in the UK!

BWW Review: BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS THE MUSICAL, King's Theatre, Glasgow


Enter a world of magic and fantasy as Disney’s classic movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks makes its world premiere as an exciting new stage musical.

Photos: First Look at BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS at The King's Glasgow


Disney’s Academy Award-winning movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks will make its Scottish premiere in Glasgow next week as an exciting new stage musical presented by Michael Harrison.

BWW Review: BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS, The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury


'Where did all the happy endings go? Where can all the good times be?' When West End stalwart Dianne Pilkington enchanted the audience yesterday evening at the press night of Bedknobs and Broomsticks with The Sherman Brothers' 'The Age of Not Believing', perhaps the 1971 Disney film's most iconic number, I couldn't help but think about we have all endured over the past year and a half.

Photos: See Dianne Pilkington, Charles Brunton & More in BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS


The UK tour of Bedknobs and Broomsticks began performances at Newcastle Theatre Royal on Saturday 14 August 2021!  The UK Tour is now extended through to March 2022. The tour includes a 5-week Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre.

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS; Opening This Weekend at Newcastle Theatre Royal


Performances begin at Newcastle Theatre Royal on Saturday 14 August 2021, with the UK Tour now extended through to March 2022. The tour includes a 5-week Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!

BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS Comes to Milton Keynes Next Month


With the original songs by the legendary Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), including Portobello Road, The Age Of Not Believing, The Beautiful Briny, Bedknobs and Broomsticks will be brought to life by award-winning theatre-makers Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison.

Dianne Pilkington to Lead BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS World Premiere; Initial Casting Announced


Initial casting has been announced for the UK world premiere of the Disney musical adaptation of Bedknobs and Broomsticks.

Sharon Osbourne, Danny Dyer, and More Will Lead NATIVITY! The Musical


The highly acclaimed 'NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL' is back for a third year in London and the producers of the smash-hit show have announced that Sharon Osbourne will be joining the company as 'President of Parker Pictures'.

Full Casting Announced For Royal Exchange's THE PRODUCERS


The full company for the Royal Exchange Theatre's brand-new production of THE PRODUCERS, directed by Raz Shaw, has been announced today. Joining Julius D'Silva and Stuart Neal who play the wonderfully bizarre double act Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, are MATILDA's Ms Trunchbull Charles Brunton (Roger De Bris), Hammed Animashaun, (Carmen Ghia), Dale Meeks (Franz Liebkind), Emily-Mae (Ulla) and an ensemble of 11 multi-talented actors. This wickedly funny, outrageous love letter to the Broadway musical builds upon the Exchange's growing reputation for reinventing celebrated musicals for its unique in-the-round theatre. Raz is joined by Choreographer Alistair David and Musical Supervisor Caroline Humphris. Featuring show-stopping songs such as Springtime for Hitler and When You Got It Flaunt It the production runs from 30 November 2018 - 26 January 2019.

Photo Flash: First Look at CINDERELLA at The Bristol Hippodrome


With Christmas fast approaching, The Bristol Hippodrome presents this year's magical family pantomime Cinderella, starring national icons Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as the Fairy Godparents, as previously announced. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean to Star in CINDERELLA at The Bristol Hippodrome - Full Cast Announced!


With Autumn now upon us and Christmas fast approaching, The Bristol Hippodrome is delighted to confirm the full casting for this year's magical family pantomime Cinderella starring  national icons Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as the Fairy Godparents as previously announced.

Photo Flash: First Look at Catherine Tate & More in MISS ATOMIC at St. James Studio


Award winning star of TV and theatre, Catherine Tate (Assassins, The Catherine Tate Show, The Vote, Doctor Who) and Dean John-Wilson (Aladdin, Here Lies Love), who takes lead role in Disney's Aladdin this summer, will lead the cast in the new musical comedy Miss Atomic Bomb, alongside musical theatre starsFlorence Andrews (A Little Night Music, Annie Get Your Gun), Simon Lipkin (The Lorax, Assassins, Rock of Ages, Avenue Q) and Daniel Boys (Any Dream Will Do, Avenue Q, Spamalot) as it explodes into the UK for its World Premiere at the St James Theatre, Victoria, in Spring 2016. The production will be running from 7 March for a strictly limited five week season, with press night on 14 March 2016.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Catherine Tate, Dean John-Wilson and More in Trailer for MISS ATOMIC BOMB


Award winning star of TV and theatre, Catherine Tate (Assassins, The Catherine Tate Show, The Vote, Doctor Who) and Dean John-Wilson (Aladdin, Here Lies Love), who takes lead role in Disney's Aladdin this summer, will lead the cast in the new musical comedy Miss Atomic Bomb, alongside musical theatre stars Florence Andrews (A Little Night Music, Annie Get Your Gun), Simon Lipkin (The Lorax, Assassins, Rock of Ages, Avenue Q) and Daniel Boys (Any Dream Will Do, Avenue Q, Spamalot) as it explodes into the UK for its World Premiere at the St James Theatre, Victoria, in Spring 2016. The production will be running from 7 March for a strictly limited five week season, with press night on 14 March 2016.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, July 6 - THE JUNGLE BOOK Posts First SIP, BOOK OF MORMON Yearns for Summer; MATILDA & More!


Today's photos include THE JUNGLE BOOK's first SIP from Chicago's Goodman Theatre, THE BOOK OF MORMON's cast yearning for some summer freedom, plus images from MATILDA, KINKY BOOTS, NEWSIES, and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 15 - NICE WORK's Last SIP, Toronto's WIZARD OF OZ Hits 200 Shows and More!


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature a last SIP from the cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, which closes on Broadway today. SIP celebrates other milestones with the cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto reaching 200 performances, and the national tour of WAR HORSE hitting the big 400. Plus, shots from KINKY BOOTS, MATILDA and TOP HAT in the West End, THE BOOK OF MORMON, ANN, NEWSIES, THE NANCE, MOTOWN, THE FANTASTICKS, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a hilarious series of 'baseball cards' from the cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Stratford Festival, and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 1 - First SIP from Paper Mill's THE LITTLE MERMAID, KINKY BOOTS Takes the Heat and More!


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature a first intermission pic from the stars of Paper Mill Playhouse's THE LITTLE MERMAID getting sudsy, THE FANTASTICKS celebrating June, the cast of KINKY BOOTS sweating it out and photos from MATILDA and THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway and across the pond, NICE WORK, THE LION KING, MOTOWN, ANYTHING GOES, WAR HORSE, LES MISERABLES, 42ND STREET at Pittsburgh CLO and more!

Charles Brunton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Charles Brunton been in?

Charles Brunton has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Charles Brunton been in?

Charles Brunton has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Charles Brunton's first West End show?

Charles Brunton's first West End show was Oliver! which opened in 1994

What is Charles Brunton next theatre project?

Charles Brunton's next show will be Love Never Dies - The Musical in Concert which opens on 8/21/2023 on West End.

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