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Kelly Agbowu

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Kelly Agbowu is a British singer and musical theatre actress. She is best known for her roles in the musical Sylvia and Mrs Doubtfire.

Early life and education

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Agbowu trained at the London School of Musical Theatre.[1]

Career

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Musical theatre

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In 2019 Agbowu joined the musical Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre as Nurse Norma.[2]

Agbowu played Mrs. Drummond in the musical Sylvia, which ran at the Old Vic in 2023.[3][4][5]

From 2023 to 2024 Agbowu covered the role of Wanda Sellner in the first UK production of the musical Mrs Doubtfire.[6]

Stage credits

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Year Title Role Venue
The Lion King Swing and cover Shenzi UK and International tour
2016 - 2018 The Book of Mormon Swing The Prince of Wales Theatre
2019 Waitress Nurse Norma / Cover Becky Adelphi Theatre
2019 - 2022 Les Miserables Madame / 1st Cover

Madame Thenardier

Sondheim Theatre
2021 Les Miserables concert Locket Crone Sondheim Theatre
2022 Tammy Faye Almeida Theatre
2023 Sylvia Mrs Drummond /

Mrs Savoy

The Old Vic
2023 - 2024 Mrs Doubtfire Wanda Sellner Shaftesbury Theatre

Other credits

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Agbowu is also a well known voice over artist and has voiced several campaigns for Nescafe, TFL, Babbel and BT Sports.

References

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  1. ^ BWW, Team. "Kelly Agbowu: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  2. ^ "Full cast announced for the UK premiere of Waitress". LW Theatres. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  3. ^ "Cast for "Sylvia" musical at the Old Vic revealed". 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  4. ^ Stage, Guardian (2023-04-02). "Olivier awards 2023: full list of winners". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  5. ^ ""Sylvia" at the Old Vic – first look at the musical as it extends run". 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  6. ^ "Mrs Doubtfire announce new cast". London Theatre Direct. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
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