Leon Parris | |
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 Leon Parris, Barcelona 20 February 2010 | |
| Born | 1 February 1981 Bedford, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 1999–present |
| Genre | Musical theatre, film, and TV |
| Notable works | Wolfboy , Monte Cristo (Musical), and Scary Musical |
Leon Parris (born 1 February 1981) is a British writer, composer, musician, and actor. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Leon Parris was brought up in Bedford, England, and was educated at Bedford Modern School. [1] [5]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Playwright | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | A Christmas Carol | Young Scrooge | . | . | Mermaid Theatre [1] |
| 1989 | Whistle Down the Wind | . | . | Russell Labey and Richard Taylor | [1] |
| 1993 | Bugsy Malone | Cagey Joe | . | National Youth Music Theatre [1] | |
| 2000 | New Boy | Barry | . | William Sutcliffe | Edinburgh Festival [1] |
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