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Simon Lipkin is one of the West End’s most accomplished actors. Having originated roles in many of London’s biggest shows (including Avenue Q, Rock of Ages and Elf The Musical).
He can’t just sing, act and dance, he’s also an accomplished puppeteer (he was the dog in I Can’t Sing! The X Factor Musical, and the Lorax in The Lorax at the Old Vic) and a magician, having performed in Derren Brown’s Unbelievable in the West End in 2024.
He’s currently starring as Fagin in Cameron Mackintosh’s 4x Olivier Award nominated revival of Oliver!, for which Simon was nominated as Best Actor in a Musical.
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Simon talk about life-changing training experiences, being nominated for an Olivier Award for Oliver!, being mentored by Cameron Mackintosh and the key to having a versatile career in both theatre and television.
They also share experiences from Avenue Q… and spill the tea on Simon’s relationship with Georgina Castle!
For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage
Follow Call To Stage
Instagram: @calltostagepod
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Simon Lipkin is one of the West End’s most accomplished actors. Having originated roles in many of London’s biggest shows (including Avenue Q, Rock of Ages and Elf The Musical).
He can’t just sing, act and dance, he’s also an accomplished puppeteer (he was the dog in I Can’t Sing! The X Factor Musical, and the Lorax in The Lorax at the Old Vic) and a magician, having performed in Derren Brown’s Unbelievable in the West End in 2024.
He’s currently starring as Fagin in Cameron Mackintosh’s 4x Olivier Award nominated revival of Oliver!, for which Simon was nominated as Best Actor in a Musical.
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Simon talk about life-changing training experiences, being nominated for an Olivier Award for Oliver!, being mentored by Cameron Mackintosh and the key to having a versatile career in both theatre and television.
They also share experiences from Avenue Q… and spill the tea on Simon’s relationship with Georgina Castle!
For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage
Follow Call To Stage
Instagram: @calltostagepod
TikTok: @calltostagepod
YouTube: @calltostage
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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