In our profile series, Tell Us In Ten, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how they got their start in the industry to their favourite shows, we want to know everything.
This time we chatted to Joel Montague who is starring as Buddy in Elf The Musical at the Aldwych Theatre.
1. My route into theatre was…
I started dancing at my mum’s dancing school in Crewe. I then was part of my school choir and did many school shows and amateur dramatics. I then auditioned for GSA and never looked back.
2. My West End idol is…
I have many, most of them are my stupidly talented friends. I adore actors like Jamie Parker, his career is inscribed and diverse. Broadway idol wise, Gavin Creel, who I had the pleasure of knowing and working with and my ultimate hero Brian d’Arcy James.
3. My colleagues would describe me as…
Fun, naughty and I’d like to think consistent.
4. My favourite show (that isn’t one I star in/work on) is…
I LOVE The Wild Party by Andrew Lippa.
5. The career moment I’m most proud of is…
There’s a few. Currently, working with my wife. Also playing opposite Sheridan Smith in Funny Girl.
6. The hardest part about my job/role is…
Finding my voice every morning to do a show in the evening.
7. If I wasn’t an actor, I would be…
A Disney Imagineer.
8. Something people don’t know about me is…
I trained as a dancer. I can also tap quite well.
9. The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
It’s not necessarily about being the best. It’s about being unique.
10. The one thing I wish I could tell my younger self is…
Don’t worry. Things will work themselves out but just know the highs are high and the lows are low. However, you’ll come of it stronger and more educated.
If smiling’s your favourite, don’t miss this seasonal smash-hit at the Aldwych Theatre.
