Kelly Agbowu Explained

Kelly Agbowu is a British singer and musical theatre actress. She is best known for her roles in the musical Sylvia and Mrs Doubtfire.

Early life and education

Agbowu trained at the London School of Musical Theatre.[1]

Career

Musical theatre

In 2019 Agbowu joined the musical Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre as Nurse Norma.[2]

Agbowu played Mrs. Drummond in the musical Sylvia, which ran at the Old Vic in 2023.[3] [4] [5]

From 2023 to 2024 Agbowu covered the role of Wanda Sellner in the first UK production of the musical Mrs Doubtfire.[6]

Stage credits

!Year!Title!Role!Venue
The Lion KingSwing and cover ShenziUK and International tour
2016 - 2018The Book of MormonSwingThe Prince of Wales Theatre
2019WaitressNurse Norma / Cover BeckyAdelphi Theatre
2019 - 2022Les MiserablesMadame / 1st Cover Madame ThenardierSondheim Theatre
2021Les Miserables concertLocket CroneSondheim Theatre
2022Tammy FayeAlmeida Theatre
2023SylviaMrs Drummond /Mrs SavoyThe Old Vic
2023 - 2024Mrs DoubtfireWanda SellnerShaftesbury Theatre

Other credits

Agbowu is also a well known voice over artist and has voiced several campaigns for Nescafe, TFL, Babbel and BT Sports.

References

  1. Web site: BWW . Team . Kelly Agbowu: Credits, Bio, News & More Broadway World . 2024-09-10 . www.broadwayworld.com . en.
  2. Web site: Full cast announced for the UK premiere of Waitress . 2024-09-10 . LW Theatres.
  3. Web site: 2022-10-05 . Cast for ”Sylvia” musical at the Old Vic revealed . 2024-09-10.
  4. News: Stage . Guardian . 2023-04-02 . Olivier awards 2023: full list of winners . 2024-09-10 . The Guardian . 0261-3077.
  5. Web site: 2023-02-03 . ”Sylvia” at the Old Vic – first look at the musical as it extends run . 2024-09-10.
  6. Web site: 2024-04-16 . Mrs Doubtfire announce new cast . 2024-09-10 . London Theatre Direct.

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