David Ribi
David Ribi | |
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 David Ribi at the stage door after performing as "Sketch" in the UK tour of Hairspray. | |
| Born | 1 August 1987 Camberley, Surrey, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and singer songwriter |
| Years active | 2008-present |
David Ribi (born 1 August 1987) is an English actor best known for presenting the preschool children's television block Milkshake! on Channel 5. He is also known for his roles in West End Theatre and touring productions. He trained in musical theatre at the YEM Theatre School until 2006, and studied Drama and Theatre at Royal Holloway until 2009.
As well as being a television presenter and actor, Ribi is also a singer-songwriter, music producer, and session singer, and has performs with his vocal groups 'Triptonic' and 'Three Kings' all over the world.[1]
Career
[edit]Theatre
[edit]Ribi has a number of theatre credits. Whilst training, he appeared in several leading roles, including 'Tommy' in The Who's Tommy, and 'Tobias Ragg' in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,[2] among others (see below).
In 2011, it was announced that Ribi would play the lead role of 'Bobby' in the 2011-2012 Dreamboats and Petticoats UK Tour, produced by Bill Kenwright.[3] Upon the completion of the tour, Ribi took up the same lead role of Bobby in the West End version of the show at the Playhouse Theatre, and then the Wyndhams Theatre,[4] which ran until 4 August 2012.[5]
From 13 December 2012 until 6 January 2013, Ribi starred as Aladdin in the pantomime of the same name at the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil.[6]
In 2013, Ribi joined the cast of the UK tour of Hairspray[7] as 'Sketch' and second cover Link Larkin.[8] The tour ran from 11 February 2013 until 29 September 2013.[9]
Ribi returned to panto during the 2013/2014 Christmas season, playing the lead role of Peter Pan in the pantomime of the same name, at Fairfield Hall, Croydon, alongside Steve McFadden (Captain Hook).[10] The show ran from 6 December 2013 until 5 January 2014.[11]
In May 2014, it was announced that Ribi would be taking on the lead role of 'Zanna' in 'Zanna, Don't!' from 3–29 June at the Landor Theatre, London.[12][13][14] The story in which Ribi serves as the lead (Zanna) is set in a parallel universe where homosexuality is the norm and heterosexuality is a taboo. Set in mid-west America, "Zanna" takes place at heterophobic Heartsville High. Zanna is the school's matchmaker, bringing together happy couples until the football team's quarterback and the captain of the Girls' Intramural Mechanical Bull-Riding Team begin to discover their feelings for each other.
Following his success in Zanna, Don't!, Ribi announced that he would play "Man 1" in I Love You, You're Perfect! Now Change! at the Battersea Barge from 14 to 17 July 2014.
In 2015, Ribi joined the European Tour of 'The Rocky Horror Show' as Leading man "Brad Majors". The production toured all of Germany, Austria, Luxembourg and much of Italy and Switzerland. Produced by BB Promotion this version of the show is renowned across Europe as a cult hit.
In February 2016, Ribi joined the cast of Mamma Mia on its first ever UK Tour, as first cover Sky. The tour ran for a year, until February 2017.
Music
[edit]Ribi is a keen singer/songwriter and has written his own music, which can be found on his YouTube channel. His debut album is due to be released later this year.[15]
On 10 December 2012, a single "Onesie Time" was released on iTunes,[16] co-written by Ribi, and featuring his vocals, along with those of other notable names such as West End performers Samantha Dorrance (Dreamboats and Petticoats), Sabrina Aloueche (We Will Rock You), Tim Driesen (Rock of Ages) and Christopher Biggins, collectively dubbed 'The West End Onesie Club' - all performers wore onesies throughout the recording process.
Television
[edit]Ribi has become a morning TV staple across the UK as a presenter of the Channel 5 preschool children's television block 'Milkshake!', where he has worked since May 2017 to present. The show broadcasts every morning from 6am, 365 days a year.
Ribi has made appearances on several UK television shows. His first was in March 2012, with the cast of Dreamboats and Petticoats on the BBC TV Series The Late Show. They performed "Let's Go To The Hop", a musical number from the show.
In February 2013, Ribi appeared on the ITV daytime show This Morning with the cast of the UK tour of Hairspray. They performed "You Can't Stop The Beat", the finale song from Act 2 of the show.
Only One Direction
[edit]In early 2012, Only One Direction formed as a tribute band to the teen sensations One Direction, the first of its kind in the world. The tribute band was an instant hit, attracting nationwide attention which led to the band performing up to seven shows a week. The band performed to over 150000 audience members in its first two years, quickly establishing its presence in the music industry. The band initially consisted of five members, Henry Allan (portraying One Direction member Harry Styles), Jamie SEARLS (Zayn Malik), Andy Fowler (Louis Tomlinson), Aaron Foster (Liam Payne), and Matt Brinkler (Niall Horan), but due to high demand for performances, the band expanded in 2013, bringing alternates to perform at some of the shows. David Ribi, described on the band's website (along with the other alternates) as "the best of the best in performing talent", joined the band as an alternate Niall Horan. He has toured internationally with the band, showcasing his musical ability. Throughout 2014, demand for Ribi and the band continues to be high, allowing for their first UK theatre tour, United Arab Emirates tour, and the continuation of their European residencies.[17][18]
Music and theatre credits
[edit]| Start year | Production | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Tobias Ragg |
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| 2008 | The Who's Tommy | Tommy |
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| 2009 | The Voice of Tomorrow | Soloist - First Placing Male. |
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| 2009 | RENT | Roger Davis (Lead) |
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| 2009 | Nursery Crimes | Gingerbread Man/Bobby Shaftoe |
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| 2009 | Dick Whittington | King Rat |
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| 2010 | The Distance We Have Come - The Music of Scott Alan (concert) | Soloist |
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| 2010 | Waterloo! | Benny |
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| 2010 | Shakin All Over | Frankie Valli/Buddy Holly/Ensemble/Dancer |
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| 2011 | Heaven Sent | Dave |
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| 2011 | Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour) | Bobby (Lead) |
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| 2012 | Dreamboats and Petticoats (West End) | Bobby (Lead) |
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| 2012 - 2013 | Aladdin (Panto) | Aladdin (Lead) |
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| 2013 | Hairspray (UK Tour) | Sketch/2nd Cover Link Larkin |
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| 2013 | West End Fest | Soloist and 'band member'. |
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| 2013–2014 | Only One Direction (Tribute Band) | Niall Horan. |
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| 3–29 June 2014 | Zanna, Don't! | Zanna (Lead) |
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| 14–17 July 2014 | I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change! | Man 1 |
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| 2015-2016 | The Rocky Horror Show (European Tour) | Brad Majors |
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| 2016-2017 | Mamma Mia! (UK Tour) | 1st Cover Sky/Ensemble |
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| 2017-present | Milkshake! (Channel 5) | Children's TV Presenter |
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References
[edit]- ^ "davidribi.co.uk". Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "David Ribi, actor". Mandy.com. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "The Stage Productions". Thestage.co.uk. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "West End Frame". Westendframe.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "Whats on Stage". Whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "Yeovil Press". Yeovilpress.co.uk. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "Hairspray UK Tour 2013". Hairspraythetour.cm. Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "Hairspray UK Tour 2013 - David Ribi/Sketch". Hairspraythetour.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 June 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "The Good Review". Thegoodreview.co.uk. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "EastEnders star Steve McFadden, aka Phil Mitchell, to star in Croydon panto at Fairfield Halls | This is Croydon". Archived from the original on 4 April 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ^ "Archive for Peter Pan at Fairfield Hall, London. 2013-2014. [LONDON]".
- ^ Musical Theatre, News. "David Ribi & Ceris Hine in Zanna Don't at Landor". Musical Theatre News. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ West End, Frame. "David Ribi & Ceris Hine to star in Landor Theatre's Zanna, Don't!". West End Frame. Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ Landor Theatre, Landor Theatre. "www.landortheatre.co.uk". Landor Theatre. Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ "David Ribi Bio - Hairspray Tour". Hairspraythetour.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 June 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "iTunes - Onesie Time". iTunes.apple.com. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Only One Direction". Archived from the original on 22 January 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ^ Only One Direction, Facebook Page. "Only One Direction". Facebook. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
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