Bradley Jaden
Bradley Jaden is an English actor. His West End credits include leading roles in Les Misérables and Wicked, and understudying the titular role in Shrek the Musical.[1]
Bradley Jaden | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Actor and singer |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Known for | Les Misérables, Wicked |
Career
In 2011, Jaden made his West End debut in Shrek the Musical understudying the titular role and playing Papa Bear.[2]
In 2014, he made his Les Mis debut playing Lesgles and understudying Jean Valjean and Enjolras.[3][4] He would later takeover the role of Enjolras for the show's 30th anniversary.[5]
In 2016, Jaden joined the international tour cast of Wicked playing the role of Fiyero. He later reprised the role in the West End production.[6]
In 2018, Jaden rejoined Les Mis playing the role of Javert. He would be the last actor to play the role in the Queen's Theatre.[7]
He reprised his role of Enjolras in the Gielgud Theatre's Les Misérables: The Staged Concert in 2019. He would then take over the role of Javert from Michael Ball and continue with the role in the Sondheim Theatre production and left the cast in September 2022.[8]
In 2022, Jaden played Sir Lancelot in Camelot opposite Ramin Karimloo and Lucy St. Louis at the London Palladium.[9]
Since January 31, 2023, Jaden has played Jed, who is Sonia Fowler's lodger in the television soap opera EastEnders.[10]
Acting credits
Theatre
| Year(s) | Production | Role | Theatre | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure | Cecco | West Yorkshire Playhouse | Leeds |
| 2009 | The Blues Brothers | Jack Joliet Blue | Edinburgh Festival | Edinburgh |
| 2011–13 | Shrek the Musical | Papa Bear Dragon Puppeteer u/s Shrek u/s Papa Ogre |
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane | West End |
| 2013–14 | Ghost: The Musical | Ensemble u/s Sam u/s Carl |
— | UK National Tour |
| 2014–16 | Les Misérables | Lesgles u/s Jean Valjean u/s Enjolras |
Queen's Theatre | West End |
| Enjolras u/s Jean Valjean | ||||
| 2016 | My Fair Lady | Freddie | St Paul's Church | London |
| 2016–18 | Wicked | Fiyero Tigelaar | — | International Tour |
| Apollo Victoria Theatre | West End | |||
| 2017 | South Pacific | Lt. Joseph Cable, USMC | Cadogan Hall | London |
| 2018–19 | Les Misérables | Javert | Queen's Theatre | West End |
| Enjolras | Gielgud Theatre | |||
| 2020 | Javert | Sondheim Theatre | ||
| Enjolras | ||||
| 2021-22 | Javert | |||
| Emergency Enjolras | ||||
| Javert | ||||
| 2022 | Camelot | Sir Lancelot du Lac | London Palladium | |
| Treason The Musical | Thomas Percy | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane |
References
- "Bradley Jaden: Credits, Bio, News & More". Broadway World. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- Shrek Jaden
- Jaden Lesgles
- Jaden Valjean
- Les Mis 30th
- Jaden Wicked
- Jaden closes Les Mis as Javert
- Jaden Enjolras Javert
- "Ramin Karimloo, Lucy St. Louis, and Bradley Jaden Will Star in London Camelot Concert". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- "West End star Bradley Jaden cast in BBC's EASTENDERS". WestEndBestFriend. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- "Bradley Jaden Theatre Credits and Profile". abouttheartists.com. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- "Les Miserables' London 30th Anniversary Gala, With Colm Wilkinson, Frances Ruffelle and More, Held Tonight". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-02-06.