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Originally from Ireland, Sharon trained at the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama in Dublin, where she studied acting and classical singing & was awarded the Showboat prize for Best Musical Theatre Performer, in her final year. She also holds a first class Masters in Directing for Theatre from UCD. She enjoys a diverse career as a musical theatre performer, commercial singer & cabaret artist.

Sharon was part of the final cast of the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical (Lesley/Dead Mum cover) for which she was nominated for Broadway World's Best Understudy of the Year Award. Before this, she made her West End debut as part of the original company of Roddy Doyle's The Commitments directed by Jamie Lloyd, at The Palace Theatre.

She toured the UK with Biscuits For Breakfast's production of the hit, one woman show Somewhere Under The Rainbow - The Liza Minnelli Story, which has seen her win a host of awards for her portrayal of the icon. Other theatre credits include Conchita Alvarez in Barry Manilow's Copacabana (UK Tour), Fairy Godmother in Cinderella (Gaiety Theatre, Dublin), Kathleen Clarke in A Fit Wife For A Revolutionary, (Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin) Collagen in Anglo The Musical (Irish Premiere, Board Gáis Energy Theatre), Nancy in Oliver! (National Concert Hall, Dublin) Kate in Girls Night The Musical (Gaiety Theatre, Dublin & National Tour) Surfia in I-Keano, (Olympia Theatre, National Tour), Lily St Regis in Annie (National Concert Hall, Dublin) and Lucy Harris in Jekyll & Hyde (National Concert Hall). Most recently she has been part of the UK Tour of Mamma Mia! in the role of Donna.

In 2013 Sharon originated the role of Shannon in Irish the musical, which was recorded at the Wexford Opera House for PBS Television Broadcast. Workshop credits include Angela in Angela's Ashes The Musical, Nora in Himself & Nora and Anita Merendino in Wrong Turn At Lung Fish. Television credits include RTE's Fair City & the black comedy Quinn & O' Grady, where Sharon played the Role of Detective Quinn.

Sharon has also appeared as a soloist in concert with the National Concert Orchestra in The Board Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin.

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Sharon Sexton STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Return Engagement, 2018
Sloane

[West End]
Original Production at London Coliseum, 2017
Sloane

[West End]
West End Original Production, 2013
Ensemble

[West End]
Original London Production, 2005
Ensemble [Replacement]



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Interview: BAT OUT OF HELL's Sharon Sexton: 'This Music Brings Out the Teenager in All of Us!'


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Listen: BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL Star Travis Cormier Talks Audition Process & More On BREAKING THE CURTAIN


BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL star Travis Cormier discusses his audition process, starring as Strat and more on BREAKING THE CURTAIN podcast. Listen here!

BAT OUT OF HELL Brings UK Tour to Milton Keynes


Bringing to life the legendary hits of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, the critically acclaimed production Bat Out of Hell – The Musical heads to Milton Keynes for two weeks from 14 June.

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Photos: Inside Gala Night For BAT OUT OF HELL The Musical


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Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of BAT OUT OF HELL


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VIDEO: Check Out a Rehearsal Clip for the BAT OUT OF HELL UK Tour


Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf's greatest hits, will be touring the UK and Ireland in 2021 and 2022, with performances beginning on 11 September 2021 at Manchester Opera House and running through to 5 November 2022.

Sharon Sexton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sharon Sexton been in?

Sharon Sexton has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Sharon Sexton been in?

Sharon Sexton has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Sharon Sexton's first West End show?

Sharon Sexton's first West End show was Billy Elliot which opened in 2005

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