Alistair Brammer

Alistair Brammer
Born
Alistair Daniel Brammer

(1988-11-12) 12 November 1988 (age 36)
Occupation(s)Actor, Singer
Spouse
Rachel Forde
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(m. 2016)​

Alistair Daniel Brammer (born 12 November 1988) is an English actor best known for playing Jean Prouvaire in both the 2010 special Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert and the 2012 musical film Les Misérables. Brammer performed as 'Chris' in the Miss Saigon 25th anniversary performance.

Originally from Exmouth, 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 of Les Misérables at Queen's Theatre in the West End.[1] In 2008, while a student at Exeter College, he competed in Any 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 judge Bill Kenwright asked him to appear in the 2008–2009 UK tour of Joseph 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 in Les Miserables, where he spent 18 months in the role. He said of Les 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 the Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert at The O2 on 3 October 2010.

He also appeared as Walter and understudied Claude in a European tour of Hair,[4] before he was cast as Jean Prouvaire in the 2012 film Les Misérables. Since that time, he also appeared as Billy in the 2012 revival of Taboo at the Brixton Clubhouse,[5] and until 15 March 2014 was playing Billy and understudying Albert in the West End production of War Horse.[6]

On 21 November 2013, it was announced that he would be starring as Chris in the West End revival of Miss 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, in Casualty.

In December 2016, Brammer played the role of Oliver in the Finale special of Vicious. 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.

From 22 July 2019, Brammer will play the role of Fiyero in the West End production of Wicked.

Filmography

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

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

  1. ^ Benedict Nightingale and Martyn Palmer, Les Misérables: From Stage to Screen, p. 56.
  2. ^ "Rising star's Joseph dream comes true". Exmouth Journal. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  3. ^ Les Miserables: Stage to Screen, p. 56
  4. ^ "Artist Detail – GLOBAL ARTISTS". Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  5. ^ "Reality duo to star in Taboo | Official London Theatre". Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  6. ^ "West End War Horse Extends, Adds New Cast Members | Broadway Buzz | London". Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  7. ^ "West End Frame: Casting announced for West End revival of Miss Saigon". Archived from the original on 29 December 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2013.