Kayleigh McKnight
Kayleigh Louise McKnight (born 4 April 1991) is an English actor, singer and songwriter.
Early life[edit]
McKnight was born in Harlow, Essex to Alison and Neil McKnight. She attended The Leventhorpe School in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, and was involved with British Youth Music Theatre from 2006 to 2010.[1] She then went on to study Acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before attending Guildford School of Acting to study Musical Theatre.[2]
Career[edit]
Stage Work[edit]
In 2014 she played the leading role of Anna in the english-language premiere of 14-18 in Belgium.[3]
In 2015 she was swing and cover for Jules in the original production of Bend It Like Beckham, The Musical at at the Phoenix Theatre, London.[4]
In 2016 she was Factory Girl in Les Misérables at the Queens Theatre, London.[5]
In 2017 she played Soul Girl and covered the part of Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre, London.[6]
In 2018 she was part of the ensemble and covered the part of Rhonda in the original production of Tina The Musical at the Aldwych Theatre, London. She is featured in the original cast recording of the production.[7]
In 2019 she was a featured vocalist in Hugh Jackman’s The Man. The Music. The Show. world concert tour, performing at major global venues including The Hollywood Bowl, The O2 Arena and Madison Square Garden.[8]
Debut EP[edit]
Since 2019 she has been working on original music with London based independent label Abubilla Music. This is due to be released mid 2021.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Kayleigh McKnight | British Youth Music Theatre". britishyouthmusictheatre.org.
- ↑ "Kayleigh McKnight". www.globalartists.co.uk.
- ↑ "Would a World War I musical from Belgium play well on Broadway? The producers hope so". The World from PRX.
- ↑ O'Hanlon, Dom. "Bend It Like Beckham The Musical announces full cast". London Theatre Guide.
- ↑ O'Hanlon, Dom (January 1, 2016). "Les Misérables announces new casting in London's West End". London Theatre Guide.
- ↑ "Jesus Christ Superstar". Open Air Theatre.
- ↑ Longman, Will (January 1, 2017). "Further casting announced for the Tina Turner musical in London". London Theatre Guide.
- ↑ "Kayleigh McKnight opens in Hugh Jackman's first world tour". www.globalartists.co.uk.
- ↑ "About". Abubilla Music.
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