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| known_for = ''[[Half a Sixpence (2016 musical)| |
| known_for = ''[[Half a Sixpence (2016 musical)|Half a Sixpence]]'' (2016-2017) <br> ''[[Hello, Dolly! (musical)|Hello, Dolly!]]'' (2018) <br> ''[[Mary Poppins (musical)|Mary Poppins]]'' (2019-2020) |
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| awards = [[2017 WhatsOnStage Awards|WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Musical]] (2017) <br> [[Theatre World Award]] (2018) |
| awards = [[2017 WhatsOnStage Awards|WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Musical]] (2017) <br> [[Theatre World Award]] (2018) |
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==Acting career== |
==Acting career== |
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After graduating, Stemp performed in ''[[Wicked (musical)|Wicked]]'' in [[London's West End]] |
After graduating, Stemp performed in ''[[Wicked (musical)|Wicked]]'' in [[London's West End]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicaltheatrereview.com/half-a-sixpence-at-chichester-two-young-actors-introduced-as-leads/|title=Half a Sixpence at Chichester – two young actors introduced|date=9 May 2016|publisher=}}</ref> and was cast as Eddie in the international tour of the musical ''[[Mamma Mia! (musical)|Mamma Mia!]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2016/cameron-mackintosh-hails-charlie-stemp-as-best-new-star-since-michael-crawford/|title=Cameron Mackintosh hails Charlie Stemp as best new star since Michael Crawford - News - The Stage|date=18 November 2016|publisher=}}</ref> Stemp also appeared in the film ''Knarcolepsy''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.halfasixpence.co.uk/cast/charlie-stemp|title=Charlie Stemp - Half A Sixpence|first=Half A|last=Sixpence|publisher=}}</ref> |
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Stemp appeared as the lead actor in Sir [[Cameron Mackintosh]]’s production of ''[[Half a Sixpence (2016 musical)|Half a Sixpence]]'', written by [[Julian Fellowes]]. He first performed the role at [[Chichester Festival Theatre]] from July to September 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bognor.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/review-you-won-t-be-short-changed-by-half-a-sixpence-at-chichester-festival-theatre-1-7498696|title=REVIEW: You won’t be short-changed by Half a Sixpence at Chichester Festival Theatre|publisher=}}</ref> In October 2016, the musical transferred to the [[Noel Coward Theatre]] in the West End, and extended its booking to 2 September 2017. For this role, Stemp won the [[2017 WhatsOnStage Awards|WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical]] and was nominated for the [[2017 Laurence Olivier Awards|2017]] [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical|Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical]]. |
Stemp appeared as the lead actor in Sir [[Cameron Mackintosh]]’s production of ''[[Half a Sixpence (2016 musical)|Half a Sixpence]]'', written by [[Julian Fellowes]]. He first performed the role at [[Chichester Festival Theatre]] from July to September 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bognor.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/review-you-won-t-be-short-changed-by-half-a-sixpence-at-chichester-festival-theatre-1-7498696|title=REVIEW: You won’t be short-changed by Half a Sixpence at Chichester Festival Theatre|publisher=}}</ref> In October 2016, the musical transferred to the [[Noel Coward Theatre]] in the West End, and extended its booking to 2 September 2017. For this role, Stemp won the [[2017 WhatsOnStage Awards|WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical]] and was nominated for the [[2017 Laurence Olivier Awards|2017]] [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical|Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[List of British actors]] |
* [[List of British actors]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 22:00, 13 July 2021
Charlie Stemp | |
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| Born | 30 November 1993 Peckham, London |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Known for | Half a Sixpence (2016-2017) Hello, Dolly! (2018) Mary Poppins (2019-2020) |
| Awards | WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Musical (2017) Theatre World Award (2018) |
Charlie Stemp (born 30 November 1993) is an English actor. Stemp came to prominence for his leading role as Arthur Kipps in the West End musical Half a Sixpence, which earned him a WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical and nomination for a 2017 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.
Early life and education
Stemp was born and raised in Peckham, London.[1] He attended the Belcanto London Academy Theatre School,[2] and trained for three years at Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom.[3] He is also a keen football and rugby player.[4]
Acting career
After graduating, Stemp performed in Wicked in London's West End[5] and was cast as Eddie in the international tour of the musical Mamma Mia!.[6] Stemp also appeared in the film Knarcolepsy.[7]
Stemp appeared as the lead actor in Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Half a Sixpence, written by Julian Fellowes. He first performed the role at Chichester Festival Theatre from July to September 2016.[8] In October 2016, the musical transferred to the Noel Coward Theatre in the West End, and extended its booking to 2 September 2017. For this role, Stemp won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical and was nominated for the 2017 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.
Stemp appeared on Broadway in the revival of Hello, Dolly!, starting on 20 January 2018, officially on 22 February 2018, as Barnaby Tucker. He took over the role originally played by Taylor Trensch. This marked his Broadway debut.[9] The show closed on 25 August 2018.
On 13 September 2018 it was announced that Stemp would be playing the role of Bert in a West End revival of Mary Poppins opposite Zizi Strallen in the title role, due to open at the Prince Edward Theatre in the autumn of 2019.
Theatre Credits
| Year | Production | Role | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Wicked | Ensemble | Apollo Victoria Theatre | West End |
| 2015 | Mamma Mia! | Eddie | Various | International Tour |
| 2016 | Half a Sixpence | Arthur Kipps | Chichester Festival Theatre | Regional |
| 2016–17 | Noël Coward Theatre | West End | ||
| 2017–18 | Dick Whittington | Dick Whittington | London Palladium | West End |
| 2018 | Hello, Dolly! | Barnaby Tucker | Shubert Theatre | Broadway |
| 2018–19 | Snow White | Prince Harry of Hampstead | London Palladium | West End |
| 2019 | Rough Crossing | Dvornichek | Various | UK Tour |
| 2019–20 | Mary Poppins | Bert | Prince Edward Theatre | West End |
Accolades
Stage
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK Theatre Award | Best Performance in a Musical | Half a Sixpence | Nominated | [10] |
| 2017 | Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Nominated | [11] | |
| WhatsOnStage Award | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Won | [12] | ||
| 2018 | Theatre World Award | Outstanding Broadway Debut | Hello, Dolly! | Honoree | [13] |
| 2020 | Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Mary Poppins | Nominated | [14] |
See also
References
- ^ "Half a Sixpence / CountryWives". 17 December 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Half a Sixpence star Charlie Stemp reflects on a remarkable run".
- ^ "Rising star: Half A Sixpence's Charlie Stemp - theatre.london". 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Half a Sixpence's Charlie Stemp: 'I'm like a back rash'". 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Half a Sixpence at Chichester – two young actors introduced". 9 May 2016.
- ^ "Cameron Mackintosh hails Charlie Stemp as best new star since Michael Crawford - News - The Stage". 18 November 2016.
- ^ Sixpence, Half A. "Charlie Stemp - Half A Sixpence".
- ^ "REVIEW: You won't be short-changed by Half a Sixpence at Chichester Festival Theatre".
- ^ McPhee, Ryan. Bernadette Peters Is Broadway's New Hello, Dolly! Headliner Beginning January 20" Playbill, January 20, 2018
- ^ "UK Theatre Awards 2016 – nominees revealed".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ O'Hanlon, Dom (6 March 2017). "Full List of 2017 Olivier Award Nominations". London Theatre Guide. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Whatsonstage Awards – Winners 2017 |". WestEndTheatre.com - London Theatre Tickets. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Bravo! Winners Announced for the 2018 Theatre World Awards". Broadway.com. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard - Theatre's Biggest Night". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 26 October 2020.