Oliver Thornton

Oliver Thornton
Birth name	Oliver Rhoe Thornton
Born	September 10, 1979 (1979-09-10) (age 32) Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
Genres	Vocal, comedy, musical theatre
Occupations	Stage actor, singer
Website	www.oliverthornton.com

Oliver Thornton (born September 10, 1979) is an stage actor and singer who is best known for his contributions to musical theatre in London's West End. He currently stars in Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre.

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 has recently celebrated it's 100th year anniversary.

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

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]

Film

Thornton's screen credits include:

• Leo in Godforsaken and De-Lovely

Awards and nominations

Year	Nominated 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 Leading Actor in a Musical"	Pending

References

1. ^ Priscilla | url = http://www.priscillathemusical.com/cast/cast/oliver-thornton-adam-felicia/
2. ^ Starlight Express 2006 Cast at the Really Useful Group official website

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Name	Thornton, Oliver
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Date of birth	10 September 1979
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