Kelly Agbowu
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
[edit]Agbowu trained at the London School of Musical Theatre.[1]
Career
[edit]Musical theatre
[edit]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
[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
[edit]Agbowu 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.