Nathan Kiley

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Nathan Kiley (born 2 April 1981 as Nathan Kiely) is an English stage actor who has starred in the West End production of Chicago as Mary Sunshine at the Cambridge Theatre, and as Tony Blair in TONY! The Blair Musical, performed at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival. [1]

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Personal life

Nathan was raised in Boroughbridge, a small town near York, North Yorkshire, where he grew up with his twin sister.[ citation needed ] He attended St John Fisher RC High School in Harrogate where he was involved in school productions before attending Durham University where he gained a 2:1 in English Literature. He undertook formal stage training at Guildford School of Acting where he graduated with a First in Musical Theatre.[ citation needed ]

Performing career

Kiley played a singing Tony Blair in Tony! The Blair Musical in 2007. [1] In "Crystal Balls" at the Brighton Fringe Festival Kiley has a double lead role as the character Topsie Redfern and as himself. [2] He played the lead character, Mary Sunshine, in the musical Chicago, as choreographed by Bob Fosse, on international tour. [3]

List of performances

YearRoleShowVenue
2023Milky LindaJack and the Beanstalk Theatre Royal Stratford East [4]
2009–2010 Ugly Sister Cinderella Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
2009Mary Sunshine Chicago (musical) Cambridge Theatre
2009Jonathan Edges: A New Song Cycle Union Theatre, Southwark
2008–2009 Prince Charming CinderellaTowngate Theatre, Basildon
2008Billy Anything Goes Cambridge Arts Theatre
2008Peep Bo/Yum Yum All-Male Mikado Union Theatre, Southwark
2008Vocalist Notes From New York Scottish Widow
2008Balladeer Assassins The Landor Theatre [5]
2008JimmyThe Marilyn Monroe ShowThe Parlure Spiegletent, Brighton
2008Coach Bloc/RobotWonderboyWorkshop
2008StephenSpeed Dating: The Musical Jermyn Street Theatre
2007Lead PlayerChristmas In An HourJermyn Street Theatre
2007 Edward II Edward II The Rose Theatre Site, Bankside
2007VocalistNotes From New YorkScottish Widow
2007Tony BlairTony Blair The Musical Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh
2007Master BardellBardell v's Pickwick Middle Temple Hall
2007Chorus Henry V Battersea Arts Centre
2006 Aladdin Aladdin The Broadway Theatre, Barking
2006AchillesAchilles in HeelsLandor Theatre [6]
2006VariousOut & Out: A Closet Drama Cockpit Theatre
2006Bad Boy Bad Boy Boogie Student Film
2005Lead TenorThe 12 Tenors Windsor Theatre Royal (Also appearing on Dutch TV Christmas special)
2005Soloist/EnsembleHiss and Boo VE Day Celebration Greenwich Theatre
2005 Gilbert Blythe Anne of Green Gables GSA
2005Fakir and BrowningSide ShowGSA
2004–2005Man 2 I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change GSA
2004–2005SingerGSA SingersGSA
2004–2005Jesus Godspell GSA
2004Roderigo Othello GSA
2004Martin Candide GSA

References

  1. 1 2 Sillito, David (3 August 2007). "Singing out the Blair years". BBC News. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  2. Butler, Brian (6 June 2021). "Brighton Fringe Review: Crystal Balls". Gscene. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  3. "Nathan Kiley in the International Tour of CHICAGO". The Production Exchange. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  4. Hood, Alun (8 December 2023). "Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at Theatre Royal Stratford East – review". What's On Stage. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  5. Ambler, Geoff (24 January 2008). "Assassins" . Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  6. Bunyan, Mark (8 November 2006). "Achilles in Heels" . Retrieved 13 May 2025.