Oliver Thornton
| Oliver Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Oliver Rhoe Thornton |
| Born |
10 September 1979 Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Genres | Vocal, comedy, musical theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Stage actor, singer |
| Website | www |
Oliver Thornton (born 10 September 1979) is a stage actor and singer who is best known for his contributions to musical theatre in London's West End.
Oliver Rhoe Thornton was born on 10 September 1979 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. Whilst at school, he discovered an interest in performing and studied classical ballet from an early age. He gained further acting experience with the Abergavenny Amateur Operatic Society, or AAODS for short, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011.
Thornton began performing in South Wales, where he studied classical ballet, before completing a BA Honours degree in Musical Theatre from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
Thornton's stage credits include:
Thornton has also sung with theatreland's first supergroup, Teatro (Sony BMG), during their live performances throughout England and Europe. While in Starlight Express's UK tour, Thornton's role was understudied by actor Tim Driesen. Currently acting as Bianca in "Taming of the Shrew" at the Shakespeare Theater in Washington, DC
Thornton's screen credits include:
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