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 |
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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.
Life and career
Early life
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.
Training
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.
Theatre
Thornton's stage credits include:
- Mark (Rent) – Duke of York's Theatre
- Raoul (The Phantom of the Opera) – Her Majesty's Theatre
- Enjolras (Les Misérables) – Palace Theatre and Queen's Theatre
- Harrison (Chicago) – Adelphi Theatre
- Rusty the Steam Engine (Starlight Express) – UK tour
- CB the Red Caboose (Starlight Express) – Bochum, Germany
- Adam (Felicia) (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) – Palace Theatre
- Adam (Children of Eden) Gala Charity Concert – Prince Of Wales Theatre
- Frank N Furter (Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show) – UK tour
- Aladdin (Aladdin) - New Wimbledon Theatre
- King Arthur (Camelot) - Two River Theater, New Jersey
- Avi (Moses Man) - Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, Off-Broadway
- Claude (Hair) - Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento
Thornton has also sung with theatreland's first supergroup, Teatro (Sony BMG), during their live performances throughout England and Europe.[1] While in Starlight Express's UK tour, Thornton's role was understudied by actor Tim Driesen.[2] Currently acting as Bianca in "Taming of the Shrew" at the Shakespeare Theater in Washington, DC
Film
Thornton's screen credits include:
- Leo in Godforsaken and De-Lovely
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Adam (Felicia) in Priscilla Queen of the Desert | Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Musical" | Won |
| BroadwayWorld.com UK Award for "Best Featured Actor in a Musical" | Won | ||