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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[edit]
Oxtoby made his West End debut in Elvis at the Prince of Wales Theatre (1996).[citation needed]
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.[citation needed] 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).[citation needed]
He played the role of Firechief in The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011).[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]
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[edit]
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.[citation needed] The release of the film made news in the Daily Express,[19] Variety,[20] My London Times[21] and Theatre Full Stop.[17]
Personal life[edit]
Oxtoby married fellow actor Dawn Buckland in 2001.[citation needed] They have 1 child together - Lily Oxtoby.[citation needed]
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[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "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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(help) - ^ 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.
- ^ a b "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.