Britain's Got Talent star Mark McMullan to don Technicolor Dreamcoat in Grand Theatre role
Britain’s Got Talent finalist Mark McMullan, will don the Technicolor Dreamcoat in his first major musical role in Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s much-loved family favourite in Wolverhampton.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will come to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre from February 25 to 29.
Mark, from Northern Ireland, impressed the Britain’s Got Talent judges, bringing Simon Cowell and thousands of the shows viewers to tears, with his emotional rendition of Les Misérables’ Bring Him Home, dedicated to his brother Declan.
Declan suffered a tragic cardiac arrest at the age of 19 resulting in long-term brain damage and now lives with the effects of Locked-in Syndrome.
Prior to competing on Britain’s Got Talent, Mark had given up on his dream of being a singer in favour of becoming an architect, all to ensure that he could be around to support and care for his brother.
When he finally auditioned for the show, Declan served as a source of inspiration for Mark who dedicated the song to him. His performances earned him a place in the semi-finals of the show.
Talking ahead of the role, Mark said, “Being cast as Joseph in Bill Kenwright’s record-breaking production is absolutely amazing.
"I grew up performing musical theatre and it really helped me find my voice as a singer and gave me the drive to pursue my passion.
"Unfortunately, due to my brother’s illness, my hopes of making a career as a performer had to be put on hold - until my appearance on Britain’s Got Talent changed everything for me.
"Joseph is the role that I have always wanted to play and now I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do so at theatres all around the country.
"The Dreamcoat really is making my dreams come true.”
Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the first of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicals to be performed publicly.
The musical features the unforgettable and timeless songs including Go, Go, Go Joseph, Any Dream Will Do, Jacob and Sons and Close Every Door to Me.
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