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Duane recently played George in Kinky Boots at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and The Mayor in the - Olivier nominated - world premier of The Book Thief at The Bolton Octagon Theatre. In Disneyland Paris he played The Genie in Mickey & The Magician.
Duane has been in several pantomime productions of Aladdin playing The Genie of the Lamp. This includes the Wolverhampton Grand and Theatre Royal Windsor. He was also nominated for Best Newcomer at the GB Panto Awards 2019 for his performance as Widow Twankey at Catford Broadway.
Further credits include creating the titular role in the - Olivier nominated - The Smartest Giant in Town (Little Angel Theatre) and reprising the role at St Martin’s Theatre - West End, Walk in the Light (National Theatre), A Birthday for Bear (Upstairs at the Gatehouse), Noah in Go Noah Go (Little Angel Theatre), Baloo in The Jungle Book (Fairfield Halls Croydon), The Man in The Saloon in Blues In The Night (The Last Refuge, Peckham), Nat King Cole in Christmas Crooners (UK & Ireland Tour), André in Ain’t Misbehavin’ (UK Tour), Madamme Raptor in Animal Rocks (Oxford Playhouse), Les in Camp Phoenix, Paddington Bear in Paddington Locomotion, Narator in So Jest End, Boogie Nights, Bull: The Puppet Musical and Dusty! The Springfield Story.
Duane trained at Clarendon College and at London School of Musical Theatre.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Stage Actor at Paddington LO-COMMOTION, Blenheim Palace
January 1, 2023 - PresentPerformed as Paddington Bear in immersive production Paddington LO-COMMOTION.
Stage Actor at ALADDIN, Grand Theatre Wolverhampton
January 1, 2022 - PresentGenie in ALADDIN.
Stage Actor at ANIMAL ROCKS, Oxford Playhouse
January 1, 2022 - PresentGenie of The Lamp and multi-roles in ALADDIN.
Stage Actor at ALADDIN, Grove Theatre Dunstable
January 1, 2021 - PresentThe Genie in ALADDIN.
Stage Actor at ALADDIN, Theatre Royal Windsor
January 1, 2019 - PresentGenie in ALADDIN.
Stage Actor at ALADDIN, Broadway Theatre Catford
January 1, 2018 - PresentWidow Twankey in ALADDIN.
Stage Actor at The Little Angel Theatre
January 1, 2017 - PresentNoah in GO NOAH GO.
Stage Artist at National Theatre
January 1, 2013 - PresentSinger & Speaker in WALK IN THE LIGHT.
Stage Actor at Croydon / Worthing (Bruce James / Bruce James Productions)
January 1, 2011 - PresentBaloo in THE JUNGLE BOOK.
Lead Singer/Performer at Sensatori - Crete (TED UK / Kelly Sims)
January 1, 2009 - PresentLead vocalist for various production shows.
Stage Actor at Thurrock Council
January 1, 2007 - PresentBen in REMEMBER US 2.
Stage Actor at Tilbury Cruise Terminal / MACMA
January 1, 2007 - PresentLord Kitchener in REMEMBER US TWO.
Vocalist at Wilmot Mulley Musical
January 1, 2004 - PresentVocalist in BROWN SUGAR.
Stage Actor at LSMT
January 1, 2006 - PresentDr. Buzz in RSVP ASAP.
Stage Actor at Paddington LO-COMMOTION, Blenheim Palace
January 1, 2023 - PresentPaddington Bear (additional credits).
Stage Actor at West End & UK Tour
January 1, 2024 - PresentGeorge The Giant in THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN.
Stage Actor at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
January 1, 2024 - PresentBear in A BIRTHDAY FOR BEAR.
Stage Actor at St Martin’s Theatre
January 1, 2023 - PresentGeorge The Giant in THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN.
Stage Actor at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
January 1, 2022 - PresentGeorge/Simon Snr in KINKY BOOTS.
Stage Actor at Little Angel Theatre
January 1, 2021 - PresentGeorge The Giant in THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN.
Stage Actor at Animagique Theatre Disneyland Paris
January 1, 2019 - PresentThe Genie in MICKEY & THE MAGICIAN.
Stage Actor at The Last Refuge
January 1, 2013 - PresentThe Man in the Saloon in BLUES IN THE NIGHT.
Stage Artist at Theatre Productions UK
January 1, 2012 - PresentNat King Cole in CHRISTMAS CROONERS.
Lead Singer at Clearer Productions
January 1, 2010 - PresentLead Singer in BROADWAY & BEYOND (UK Tour).
Stage Actor at Regional Tour / OTTC
January 1, 2008 - PresentNat King Cole in SCARLETT RIBBONS.
Stage Actor at Oxfordshire Touring Theatre
January 1, 2008 - PresentAndré in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'.
Workshop at Reckless Films
January 1, 2007 - PresentGuardian in SLEEPING BEAUTY (workshop).
Stage Actor at LSMT
January 1, 2006 - PresentDr. Buzz in RSVP ASAP.
Stage Actor at RSVP ASAP
January 1, 2006 - PresentDr. Buzz in RSVP ASAP (LSMT production).
Vocalist at Wilmot Mulley Musical
January 1, 2004 - PresentVocalist in BROWN SUGAR.
OPERA SINGER at AIDA, Ellen Kent Opera
January 1, 2002 - PresentEgyptian Slave in AIDA.
Stage Actor at Paddington LO-COMMOTION
January 1, 2023 - PresentRole: Paddington Bear; Production: Paddington LO-COMMOTION; Venue: Blenheim Palace; Director: Callum Finlay
Stage Actor at ALADDIN
January 1, 2022 - PresentRole: Genie; Production: ALADDIN; Venue: Grand Theatre Wolverhampton; Director: Will Brenton
Stage Actor at ANIMAL ROCKS
January 1, 2022 - PresentRole: Mr Tortoise / Multi-roles; Production: ANIMAL ROCKS; Venue: Oxford Playhouse; Director: Anna Glynn
Stage Actor at ALADDIN
January 1, 2021 - PresentRole: The Genie; Production: ALADDIN; Venue: Grove Theatre Dunstable; Director: Will Kenning
Stage Actor at MICKEY & THE MAGICIAN
January 1, 2019 - PresentRole: Genie; Production: MICKEY & THE MAGICIAN; Venue: Animagique Theatre Disneyland Paris; Director: Juan Fuentes
Stage Performer at WALK IN THE LIGHT
January 1, 2013 - PresentRole: Singer & Speaker; Production: WALK IN THE LIGHT; Venue: The National Theatre; Director: Giles Terera
Stage Actor at THE JUNGLE BOOK
January 1, 2011 - PresentRole: Baloo; Production: THE JUNGLE BOOK; Venue: Croydon / Worthing; Directors: Bruce James / Bruce James Productions
Stage Performer at VARIOUS PRODUCTION SHOWS
January 1, 2009 - PresentRole: Lead Singer/Performer; Production: VARIOUS PRODUCTION SHOWS; Venue: Sensatori - Crete; Producer: TED UK / Kelly Sims
Workshop at REMEMBER US 2
January 1, 2007 - PresentRole: Guardian; Production: REMEMBER US 2; Venue: Thurrock Council; Director: Mike Dodsworth
Stage Actor at REMEMBER US TWO
January 1, 2007 - PresentRole: Lord Kitchener; Production: REMEMBER US TWO; Venue: Tilbury Cruise Terminal / MACMA; Directors: Mary Ann Connelly / Tony Parrie
Stage Vocalist at BROWN SUGAR
January 1, 2004 - PresentRole: Vocalist; Production: BROWN SUGAR; Venue: Wilmot Mulley Musical
Stage Actor at THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
January 1, 2024 - PresentRole: George The Giant; Production: THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN; Venue: West End & UK Tour; Director: Samantha Lane
Stage Actor at CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
January 1, 2024 - PresentRole: Mr Beauregard / Ensemble; Production: CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY; Venue: Aberystwyth Arts Centre; Director: Richard Cheshire
Stage Actor at CAMP PHOENIX
January 1, 2024 - PresentRole: Les; Production: CAMP PHOENIX; Venue: UK Tour; Director: Toby Ealden
Stage Actor at THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
January 1, 2023 - PresentRole: George The Giant; Production: THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN; Venue: St Martin’s Theatre; Director: Samantha Lane
Stage Actor at THE BOOK THIEF
January 1, 2022 - PresentRole: Mayor / Ensemble; Production: THE BOOK THIEF; Venue: Bolton Octagon; Director: Lotte Wakeham
Stage Actor at KINKY BOOTS
January 1, 2022 - PresentRole: George / Simon Snr; Production: KINKY BOOTS; Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane; Director: Omar F Okai
Stage Actor at THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
January 1, 2021 - PresentRole: George The Giant; Production: THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN; Venue: Little Angel Theatre; Director: Samantha Lane
Stage Actor at BLUES IN THE NIGHT
January 1, 2013 - PresentRole: The Man in the Saloon; Production: BLUES IN THE NIGHT; Venue: The Last Refuge; Director: Rania Jumaily
Stage Performer at CHRISTMAS CROONERS
January 1, 2012 - PresentRole: Nat King Cole; Production: CHRISTMAS CROONERS; Venue: Theatre Productions UK; Director: Stephen Leatherland
Stage Lead at BROADWAY & BEYOND
January 1, 2010 - PresentRole: Lead Singer; Production: BROADWAY & BEYOND; Venue: UK Tour; Producer: Clearer Productions; Director: Neil Cleary
Stage Performer at SCARLETT RIBBONS
January 1, 2008 - PresentRole: Nat King Cole; Production: SCARLETT RIBBONS; Venue: Regional Tour / OTTC; Director: Darren Cheek
Stage Actor at AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
January 1, 2008 - PresentRole: André; Production: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'; Venue: Oxfordshire Touring Theatre; Director: Brendan Murray
Workshop at SLEEPING BEAUTY
January 1, 2007 - PresentRole: Guardian; Production: SLEEPING BEAUTY; Venue: Reckless Films; Director: Trisha Ward
Stage Performer at RSVP ASAP
January 1, 2006 - PresentRole: Dr. Buzz; Production: RSVP ASAP; Venue: LSMT; Director: Fenton Gray
Commercial at P&O CRUISES
January 1, 2023 - PresentRole: Featured actor; Production: P&O CRUISES; Venue: Cruise Ship; Director: Adam Hashemi
Commercial at MAKERS MARK
January 1, 2023 - PresentRole: Featured actor; Production: MAKERS MARK; Venue: -; Director: Henry Schol field
Commercial at VERY.CO.UK CHRISTMAS 2021
January 1, 2021 - PresentRole: Featured actor/singer; Production: VERY.CO.UK CHRISTMAS 2021; Venue: -; Director: Frank Todaro
Television at SILENT WITNESS
January 1, 2017 - PresentRole: American Diplomat; Production: SILENT WITNESS; Network: BBC TV; Director: David Stafford
Commercial at TOYOTA POSITIVE: SINGING SUNSHINE
January 1, 2013 - PresentRole: Featured singer; Production: TOYOTA POSITIVE: SINGING SUNSHINE; Agency: Satchi & Satchi; Client: Hanna Peretz
Television at FRIDAY NIGHT WITH JONATHAN ROSS
January 1, 2005 - PresentRole: Vocalist; Production: FRIDAY NIGHT WITH JONATHAN ROSS; Network: BBC Television; Producer: Julie Rainy
Cabaret at ALL ABOUT THAT BASS/BARITONE
January 1, 2023 - PresentCabaret performance; Production: ALL ABOUT THAT BASS/BARITONE; Venue: The Other Palace; Director: John Barr
Cruise Ship at Four Poofs & a Piano
January 1, 2020 - PresentShow: Four Poofs & a Piano; Production: CRUISING; Venue: The Live Lounge - Britannia; Director: David Roper
Recording at LOVE IS THE ONLY LAW
January 1, 2017 - PresentCharity single; Producer: David Roper
Festival at REWIND FESTIVAL
January 1, 2017 - PresentFour Poofs & A Piano; Production: REWIND FESTIVAL; Venue: Henley on Thames; Director: David Roper
Opera at AIDA
January 1, 2002 - PresentRole: Egyptian Slave; Production: AIDA; Company: Ellen Kent Opera; Venue: Royal Albert Hall; Director: Eugen Platon
Resort Performer at DISNEYLAND PARIS RESORT
January 1, 2000 - PresentVarious Disney characters; Production: Disneyland Paris Resort; Venue: Disney parks; Director: Sandrine
Paddington Bear Performer at LO-COMMOTION
January 1, 2023 - PresentImmersive stage production featuring Paddington Bear at Blenheim Palace.
Genie at Grand Theatre Wolverhampton
January 1, 2022 - PresentStage performance as Genie in ALADDIN.
Genie / Multi-Role Performer at ANIMAL ROCKS at Oxford Playhouse
January 1, 2022 - PresentGenie and multiple roles in ALADDIN, directed by Anna Glynn.
The Genie at Grove Theatre Dunstable
January 1, 2021 - PresentGenie in ALADDIN.
Genie of The Lamp at Theatre Royal Windsor
January 1, 2019 - PresentGenie in ALADDIN.
Widow Twankey at Broadway Theatre Catford
January 1, 2018 - PresentWidow Twankey in ALADDIN.
Noah at The Little Angel Theatre
January 1, 2017 - PresentNoah in GO NOAH GO.
Singer & Speaker at National Theatre
January 1, 2013 - PresentSinger & Speaker in WALK IN THE LIGHT.
Baloo at Croydon / Worthing
January 1, 2011 - PresentBaloo in THE JUNGLE BOOK.
Lead Singer/Performer at Sensatori - Crete / TED UK / Kelly Sims
January 1, 2009 - PresentLead Singer/Performer in various production shows.
Ben at REMEMBER US 2
January 1, 2007 - PresentStage role in REMEMBER US 2.
Lord Kitchener at REMEMBER US TWO
January 1, 2007 - PresentStage role in Tilbury Cruise Terminal / MACMA productions.
Vocalist at BROWN SUGAR
January 1, 2004 - PresentVocalist in Wilmot Mulley Musical.
George The Giant at THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN (West End & UK Tour)
January 1, 2024 - PresentRole: George The Giant in a contemporary stage musical.
Mr Beauregard / Ensemble at CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
January 1, 2024 - PresentEnsemble member + Mr Beauregard.
Bear at A BIRTHDAY FOR BEAR
January 1, 2024 - PresentBear role in family musical.
Les at CAMP PHOENIX
January 1, 2024 - PresentEnsemble member on UK Tour.
George The Giant at THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
January 1, 2023 - PresentRole: George The Giant at St Martin’s Theatre.
Mayor / Ensemble at THE BOOK THIEF
January 1, 2022 - PresentRole in Bolton Octagon production.
George / Simon Snr at KINKY BOOTS
January 1, 2022 - PresentGeorge/Senior role in KINKY BOOTS at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
George The Giant at THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
January 1, 2021 - PresentRole: George The Giant at Little Angel Theatre.
The Genie at MICKEY & THE MAGICIAN (Animagique Theatre, Disneyland Paris)
January 1, 2019 - PresentGenie in Mickey & The Magician show.
The Man in the Saloon at BLUES IN THE NIGHT (The Last Refuge)
January 1, 2013 - PresentRole in BLUES IN THE NIGHT.
Nat King Cole at CHRISTMAS CROONERS (Theatre Productions UK)
January 1, 2012 - PresentNat King Cole in Christmas Crooners.
Lead Singer at BROADWAY & BEYOND (UK Tour)
January 1, 2010 - PresentLead singer in UK tour.
Nat King Cole at SCARLETT RIBBONS (Regional Tour / OTTC)
January 1, 2008 - PresentNat King Cole tribute.
André at AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' (Oxfordshire Touring Theatre)
January 1, 2008 - PresentAndré in Ain't Misbehavin'.
Guardian at SLEEPING BEAUTY (Workshop)
January 1, 2007 - PresentWorkshop role for Sleeping Beauty production.
Dr. Buzz at RSVP ASAP (LSMT)
January 1, 2006 - PresentDr. Buzz in musical production.
Featured Actor at P&O CRUISES (Commercial)
January 1, 2023 - PresentFeatured actor in cruise line commercial.
Featured Actor at MAKERS MARK (Commercial)
January 1, 2023 - PresentFeatured actor in commercial.
Featured actor/singer at VERY.CO.UK CHRISTMAS 2021 (Commercial)
January 1, 2021 - PresentFeatured actor/singer in Christmas campaign.
American Diplomat at SILENT WITNESS (Television)
January 1, 2017 - PresentRole as American Diplomat in BBC's Silent Witness.
The Genie at TOYOTA POSITIVE: SINGING SUNSHINE (Commercial)
January 1, 2013 - PresentFeatured singer in Toyota Positive campaign.
Vocalist at UKTV FOOD (Commercial)
January 1, 2005 - PresentVocalist in UKTV Food campaign.
Vocalist at FRIDAY NIGHT WITH JONATHAN ROSS (Television)
January 1, 2003 - PresentVocalist on Jonathan Ross show.
Title Sequence Actor at CRUSH (Channel 4, Television)
January 1, 2003 - PresentTitle sequence appearance.
Nat King Cole at AIDA (Ellen Kent Opera / Royal Albert Hall)
January 1, 2002 - PresentOpera/recital performance as Nat King Cole tribute in AIDA productions.
Various Disney Characters at DISNEYLAND PARIS RESORT
January 1, 2000 - PresentResort performances as various Disney characters.
Education
Musical Theatre at London School of Musical Theatre
January 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025Performing Arts at Clarendon College, Nottingham
January 1, 1999 - September 26, 2025Clinical Hypnotherapy at Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy
January 1, 2015 - September 26, 2025Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) at Pegasus NLP
January 1, 2013 - September 26, 2025 at London School of Musical Theatre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006 at Clarendon College, Nottingham
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999 at Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015 at Pegasus NLP
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Musical Theatre at London School of Musical Theatre
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Performing Arts at Clarendon College, Nottingham
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Clinical Hypnotherapy at Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Neuro Linguistic Programming at Pegasus NLP
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
Musical Theatre Diploma/Training
January 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025Performing Arts Diploma
January 1, 1999 - September 26, 2025Clinical Hypnotherapy Certification
January 1, 2015 - September 26, 2025Neuro Linguistic Programming Certification
January 1, 2013 - September 26, 2025Clinical Hypnotherapy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Musical Theatre Training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Performing Arts Training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999Clinical Hypnotherapy
January 1, 2015 - September 26, 2025Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
January 1, 2013 - September 26, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other
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