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
editAgbowu trained at the London School of Musical Theatre.[1]
Career
editMusical theatre
editIn 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
edit| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion King | Swing and cover Shenzi | UK and International tour | |
| 2016 - 2018 | The Book of Mormon | Swing | The Prince of Wales Theatre |
| 2019 | Waitress | Nurse Norma / Cover Becky | Adelphi Theatre |
| 2019 - 2022 | Les Miserables | Madame / 1st Cover
Madame Thenardier |
Sondheim Theatre |
| 2021 | Les Miserables concert | Locket Crone | Sondheim Theatre |
| 2022 | Tammy Faye | Almeida Theatre | |
| 2023 | Sylvia | Mrs Drummond /
Mrs Savoy |
The Old Vic |
| 2023 - 2024 | Mrs Doubtfire | Wanda Sellner | Shaftesbury Theatre |
Other credits
editAgbowu is also a well known voice over artist and has voiced several campaigns for Nescafe, TFL, Babbel and BT Sports.
References
edit- ^ BWW, Team. "Kelly Agbowu: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Full cast announced for the UK premiere of Waitress". LW Theatres. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Cast for "Sylvia" musical at the Old Vic revealed". 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Stage, Guardian (2023-04-02). "Olivier awards 2023: full list of winners". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ ""Sylvia" at the Old Vic – first look at the musical as it extends run". 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Mrs Doubtfire announce new cast". London Theatre Direct. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-09-10.