Alistair Daniel Brammer (born 12 November 1988) is an English actor best known for playing Jean Prouvaire in both the 2010 specialLes Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert and the 2012 musical filmLes Misérables. Brammer performed as 'Chris' in theMiss Saigon 25th anniversary performance.
Alistair Brammer | |
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| Born | Alistair Daniel Brammer (1988-11-12)12 November 1988 (age 36) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
| Spouse | |
Originally fromExmouth,Devon, Brammer is the youngest of seven children. In 2005, he was one of 35 students from around England chosen to participate in the 20th anniversary celebration ofLes Misérables atQueen's Theatre in the West End.[1] In 2008, while a student atExeter College, he competed inAny Dream Will Do, and made it to the final 20 contestants, although he was not selected to be on the show. However,Any Dream Will Do judgeBill Kenwright asked him to appear in the 2008–2009 UK tour ofJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, where he played Zebulon and understudied both Benjamin and Joseph.[2]
In 2009, he made his West End debut as Marius inLes Miserables, where he spent 18 months in the role. He said ofLes Mis, "I should be sick to death of the show, but I can't get over it. It's my favourite."[3] He also played the role of Jean Prouvaire in theLes Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert atThe O2 on 3 October 2010.
He also appeared as Walter and understudied Claude in a European tour ofHair,[4] before he was cast as Jean Prouvaire in the 2012 filmLes Misérables. Since that time, he also appeared as Billy in the 2012 revival ofTaboo at the Brixton Clubhouse,[5] and until 15 March 2014 was playing Billy and understudying Albert in the West End production ofWar Horse.[6]
On 21 November 2013, it was announced that he would be starring as Chris in the West End revival ofMiss Saigon.[7] Previews began on 3 May 2014. He revived his role as Chris in the Broadway revival of Miss Saigon which began previews on 1 March 2017. He remained with the Broadway revival until its closing on 14 January 2018.
On 5 December 2015, Brammer made his first appearance as Jack Diamond, the receptionist, inCasualty.
In December 2016, Brammer played the role of Oliver in the Finale special ofVicious. Oliver served as main characters Freddie and Stuart's brand new upstairs neighbour following the departure of Oliver's flat's previous occupant Ash (Iwan Rheon), whom Freddie and Stuart were close to.
It was confirmed that from 22 July 2019, Brammer would play the role ofFiyero in the West End production ofWicked. He played the role until 30th January 2022.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Any Dream Will Do | Himself | |
| 2010 | Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary | Jean Prouvaire / Queen's Theatre Company | |
| 2012 | Les Misérables | Jean Prouvaire | |
| 2014 | National Theatre Live: War Horse | Billy Narracott | |
| 2015-2016 | Casualty | Jack Diamond | 18 episodes |
| 2016 | Vicious | Oliver | Episode: "The Finale" |
| 2016 | Miss Saigon | Chris | |
| 2018 | Head Full of Honey | Waiter in Train Restaurant | |
| 2019 | A Call to Spy | Leo Marks | |
| 2022 | Medieval | Freddy | |
| 2022-23 | Dalgliesh | DS Daniel Tarrant |
Theatre credits
edit| Year | Title | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Les Misérables | Ensemble | Queen's Theatre |
| 2008-09 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Zebulon / Understudy Joseph | UK Tour |
| 2009 | Les Misérables | Marius Pontmercy | Queen's Theatre |
| 2010 | Jean Prouvaire | O2 Arena | |
| 2011 | Hair | Walter / Understudy Claude | European Tour |
| 2012 | Taboo | Billy | Brixton Clubhouse |
| 2013-14 | War Horse | Billy Narracott | Gillian Lynne Theatre |
| 2014-16 | Miss Saigon | Chris Scott | Prince Edward Theatre |
| 2016 | Les Misérables | Enjolras | Dubai Opera |
| 2017-18 | Miss Saigon | Chris Scott | Broadway Theatre |
| 2018 | West Side Story | Action | Royal Albert Hall |
| 2019-22 | Wicked | Fiyero Tigelaar | Apollo Victoria Theatre |
References
edit- ^Benedict Nightingale and Martyn Palmer, Les Misérables: From Stage to Screen, p. 56.
- ^"Rising star's Joseph dream comes true".Exmouth Journal. Retrieved23 July 2020.
- ^Les Miserables: Stage to Screen, p. 56
- ^"Artist Detail – GLOBAL ARTISTS". Archived fromthe original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved9 June 2013.
- ^"Reality duo to star in Taboo | Official London Theatre". Archived fromthe original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved20 May 2013.
- ^"West End War Horse Extends, Adds New Cast Members | Broadway Buzz | London". Archived fromthe original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved20 May 2013.
- ^"West End Frame: Casting announced for West End revival of Miss Saigon". Archived from the original on 29 December 2014. Retrieved22 November 2013.