Mark Oxtoby
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Mark Oxtoby (born 21 August 1973) is a British actor, voice-over artist and writer. In September 2021, he played Doc Brown at the West End opening night of Back to the Future: The Musical after only a few hours rehearsal.[1][2][3][4] He has appeared in the Bridge Theatre London revival of Guys & Dolls (2023), the National Theatre production of HEX (2022) and the London production of The Phantom of the Opera (2016–2019).
Career
Oxtoby made his West End debut in Elvis at the Prince of Wales Theatre (1996).
He originated the role of Mitch Maypole in the West End production of Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens[5] at the Queens Theatre (1997).
In 2001 Oxtoby was in the Original London cast of La Cava at the Piccadilly Theatre. He left the production early to play Turnov and alternate Poppa in the final London cast of Starlight Express at the Apollo Victoria Theatre (2001–2002).
He played the role of Firechief in The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall|The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011).Oxtoby's association with the show continued when he played Monsieur Andre in the London production of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre from 2016-2019.
On 13 September 2021 - the West End press night of Back to the Future: The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre - Oxtoby was thrust into the role of Doc Brown after Roger Bart tested positive for COVID-19. With only a few hours rehearsal, he won critical acclaim[6][3][7] and much praise for his performance.[8][9] He went on to win the BroadwayWorld UK Award for Best Performance By An Understudy/Alternate in Any Play or Musical[10] for his portrayal of Doc Brown - the only award available to an understudy at the time.
Oxtoby played Bruiser Thorn in the National Theatre's revival production of HEX at the Olivier Theatre (2022/2023) which was filmed and released onto the National Theatre's 'NT AT HOME'[11] streaming service in 2023.
In 2023 he was cast as Benny Southstreet[12][13][14][15] in Sir Nicholas Hytner's multi-award-winning production of Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre in London.
Short film work
January 2024 saw the world premiere of My Week with Maisy,[16][17] based on a screenplay written by Oxtoby, at Flickerfest, Australia's international short film festival. Starring Dame Joanna Lumley, MyAnna Buring, Poppy Gilbert and Ellie-Mae Siame, it was directed by Mika Simmons and produced by French Fancy Productions,[18] with Oxtoby credited as writer and executive producer. The screenplay currently has 20 Best Screenplay Awards, and three Nominations. The release of the film made news in the Daily Express,[19] Variety (magazine)|Variety,[20] My London Times[21] and Theatre Full Stop.[17]
Personal life
Oxtoby married fellow actor Dawn Buckland in 2001. They have 1 child together - Lily Oxtoby.
In 2019 Oxtoby had seven operations for Melanoma skin cancer, eventually having his entire nose replaced with a full forehead flap procedure. The Mirror newspaper wrongly reported it was half his nose.[22]
References
- ↑ Simpson, George (2022-07-14). "Christopher Lloyd, 83, dances with Back to the Future movie cast WATCH". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ The Week Staff (2021-09-23). "Back to the Future musical: a crowd-pleasing 'triumph'". theweek. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Let's hear it for the understudies, alternates and swings – keeping our theatres in action". 2021-09-14. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ Swain, Marianka (2021-09-14). "'Back to the Future: The Musical' opens: Christopher Lloyd attends, Mark Oxtoby as Doc Brown". London Theatre. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ "SJSV - Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens - The Official Site". saucyjackandthespacevixens.com.
- ↑ "BBC News - 5 Minutes On, "Back to the Future" - the understudy who took centre stage on opening night". BBC. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ Correspondent, David Sanderson, Arts (2024-04-01). "Back to the Future: The Musical — A 30-year wait, but for this understudy the future was well worth it". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
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- ↑ Letts, Quentin (2024-04-01). "Back to the Future: The Musical review — the stand-in stands out in Hollywood classic". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ Swain, Marianka. "Winners Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ "Start exploring National Theatre at Home". National Theatre at Home.
- ↑ Keaveney, Jim (2023-11-20). "Guys & Dolls Review – Bridge Theatre, London". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ Seats, Riot in the Cheap (2023-05-07). "Rockin' the Bridge: Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre". Riot in the Cheap Seats. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ "Guys & Dolls | Live Show Review". Musicals Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ "Review: Guys & Dolls (Bridge Theatre)". www.allthatdazzles.co.uk. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ "British Council Film: My Week With Maisy". film-directory.britishcouncil.org.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "My Week With Maisy @ Electric Cinema Review - Theatrefullstop". 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ "Film Production | London | French Fancy Productions". frenchfancy.
- ↑ James, Alison (2023-08-11). "How to live life absolutely fabulously: Joanna Lumley reveals her secrets". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (2023-08-01). "Joanna Lumley Stars in Chemotherapy Drama 'My Week With Maisy' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ "Short Film: My Week with Maisy". My London Times. 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ Phillips, Hannah; Churchman, Laurie (2021-05-28). "Dad has half his nose removed in cancer ordeal 34 years after childhood sunburn". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
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