John Barrowman Brings Brand-New Solo Show LAID BARE to Newcastle
Renowned actor, singer, best-selling author, and entertainer John Barrowman MBE will take to the road in the autumn with a brand-new solo show, LAID BARE. Audiences are in for a treat as the star of stage and screen brings his unique brand of music and storytelling to theatres up and down the country, with a stop-off at Newcastle's Tyne Theatre & Opera House on 20th November 2024.
John says he is “excited and thrilled” to be able to share this new show with his fans: "I can’t wait to get on the road and perform for my fan family and all the new faces around the country who will get to know me better as I get back to my roots and celebrate my journey, tell my stories and clear the air as I am 'Laid Bare' for everyone to enjoy.”
John Barrowman is a huge star on both sides of the Atlantic due to his critically acclaimed leading roles in Broadway and West End productions. In the UK, his West End fame led him to the hearts of TV fans with his high-profile roles in Doctor Who, Torchwood, Arrow and as the face of TV talent shows Dancing on Ice, I’d Do Anything, Any Dream Will Do and How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria.
He made his West End debut, alongside Elaine Paige, in Cole Porter’s Anything Goes. Since then, his extensive theatre credits include Sunset Boulevard, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Beauty & the Beast and many more. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, and Cameron Macintosh and has cemented his status as one of the most versatile, compelling and popular performers of his generation.
His highly successful recording career includes ten best-selling solo albums and several cast recordings. John describes his current album, Centre Stage, which was recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, as “my journey through my career in musical theatre”. He will be performing some of his favourite songs from the album on tour; in between the joy of showcasing his stunning vocal range - from velvety baritone to rich tenor - he’ll be regaling audiences with memories and stories from his extensive career on the stage and in the studio.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Barrowman moved with his family to the US at the age of 8 and returned to the UK in 1989 to make his West End debut. He branched off into television in the early 1990s to secure his place as one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, notably through Live and Kicking, and the Saturday night entertainment show Tonight's The Night. Making his mark on American television, he appeared on Desperate Housewives and helped create the iconic villain Malcolm Merlyn for the DC / CW franchise, Arrow.
He became a Sunday Times bestselling author for his autobiography Anything Goes. Since then, he has developed a writing partnership with his sister Carole Barrowman and together they have written nine action/adventure books which have been published globally.
In 2014, Barrowman received an MBE from Buckingham Palace for services to charity and entertainment. He says, “walking up the steps to the Palace with my husband and my mum and dad by my side was one of my proudest moments.”
Tickets range from £40 - £37 plus fees. However, fans can add bolt-on ticket options for £40 each (on top of the standard ticket price), where they can choose to experience a Q&A soundcheck, a post-show M&G or both! Tickets can be purchased from: https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/portfolio/john-barrowman-laid-bare/
