Oliver Thornton

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. 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

Film

Thornton's screen credits include:

• Leo in Godforsaken and De-Lovely

Awards and nominations