Sen-bloody-sational. That’s what a Broadwayworld.com reviewer said about The Barricade Boys after a performance at the prestigious club 54 Below. These four guys from the U.K., Simon Schofield, Scott Garnham, Craig Mather and Kieran Brown, will set your heart to racing and your toes to tapping as they belt out all the songs you love. From the heart-wrenching emotion of Les Misérables to the joyful harmonies of Jersey Boys, The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other. Throw in a mix of the greatest pop, rock, swing, and Motown hits of all time and The Barricade Boys create the ultimate West End party musical mashup.
The music would be more than enough, but it’s not just about the music. These engaging performers share hilarious and inspiring stories from their time on stage touring the world and in some of the biggest shows on London’s West End, including Billy Elliott, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and more.
Simon Schofield began his impressive theatrical career at 12 when he made his West End debut as Oliver in the original cast of the show at the London Palladium. He has portrayed iconic characters such as Franki Valli in Jersey Nights (UK tour), Fred Astaire in Puttin’ on the Ritz (world tour), and performed in Les Misérables (UK tour). He has appeared in The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sounds of Hollywood, Peter Pan: The Musical Adventure, and Dr. Dolittle. He is a founding member of The Barricade Boys and also tours with his own solo show, Mr. Entertainment.
Scott Garnham is a versatile performer whose career has spanned across genres including singing, acting and producing. He is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and obtained a Master’s Degree in Arts from there. One of his notable recent achievements was his lead role in the Netflix movie Christmas on Mistletoe Farm. He has also made a name for himself on the stage, appearing in several West End musicals, including Les Misérables, where he appeared in the 25th Anniversary cast at the Queen’s Theatre.
Craig Mather graduated with a First-Class Honours Degree from the prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Among his notable theatre credits, he played Combeferre in the All-Star Concert of Les Misérables at the Gielgud Theatre in London, Edward in Pieces of String, Mole in The Wind in the Willows and Melchior in Spring Awakening. His film credits include roles in Matilda for Netflix, Disney’s Cinderella, directed by Kenneth Branagh, and The Wind in the Willow filmed live at the London Palladium.
Kieran Brown has had an impressive 25-year career in the West End and television. His debut was in Les Misérables and he appeared in Wicked and in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies. He has appeared at Vienna’s esteemed English Theatre in plays such as The Woman in Black, The Importance of Being Earnest, Animal Farm and Beyond Therapy. The Scottish-born Brown is also a fixture on BBC dramas.
Get ready for a night you’ll never forget, filled with jaw-dropping vocals, exciting dance routines and more fun than you can shake a stick at. It’s a party and you’re invited.
