Natalie McQueen was named as one of the ten theatre faces to look out for in 2017 after her performance in a one-night-only concert entitled An evening with Frank Wildhorn and friends in Manchester.
10 Facts About Natalie McQueen
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Natalie McQueen trained at CPA school and subsequently CPA studios, both part of Colin's Performing Arts Group founded by principal Colin Putz, alongside James Buckley, Jessie J, The Loveable Rogues, Anne Marie, Rochelle Humes, Frankie Bridge and Jack Shalloo.
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Natalie McQueen made her professional theatre debut at the age of 8, playing Young Eponine in Les Miserables, at the Palace Theatre, London.
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In 2013, Natalie McQueen was one of the five UK industry jury members for the Eurovision Song Contest alongside Tony Blackburn and Scott Mills.
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Natalie McQueen performed a variety of roles up until 2016, including Elphaba and Nessarose.
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Natalie McQueen performed Elphaba's songs on behalf of Wicked at the West End Live Launches in 2015 and 2016, and at The Annual Wicked Young Writers Awards.
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In 2015 and whilst still in Wicked, Natalie McQueen played Chrissie Starr in the workshop Becoming Nancy, directed by Jerry Mitchell and based on the book by Terry Ronald.
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In 2017 Natalie McQueen was cast as the Mad Hatter in the European premiere of Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland alongside Kerry Ellis, Wendi Peters and Dave Willetts.
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In January 2019, Natalie McQueen began playing the role of Doralee Rhodes in the West End production of 9 To 5: The Musical at the Savoy Theatre in London.
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In 2021 Natalie McQueen was announced to play Catherine in Pippin in London.