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CHRISTOPHER HOLT

trained at Middlesex Polytechnic (BA Hons Performing Arts), Arts Educational (Post Graduate Acting) and with the National Youth Theatre.

His theatre credits include : Toddy in the UK première of Victor/Victoria (Bridewell Theatre, 2004); Isaac in The Hired Man (Salisbury Playhouse, 2003); South Pacific (National Theatre 2001-2); the original cast of The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre); Les Misérables (Palace Theatre); The Fix (Donmar Warehouse, 1997); On a Clear Day (Barbican Concert Theatre, Lost Musicals, 1998); The Pirates of Penzance (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Captain Hook/Mr Darling in Peter Pan (Watermill Theatre); Beethoven's Tenth and The Little Things (Watford Palace); Raindogs (Prince of Wales) and Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar (Civic Theatre, Chelmsford).

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The Hired Man

On the Fringe, Christopher appeared in the London and Edinburgh premières of Love! Valour! Compassion! - winner of The Stage Acting Excellence Ensemble Award, and in the operas A Hand of Bridge (Southwark Playhouse), A Cradle Will Rock and Looking At The Sun (both at Battersea Arts Centre).

European credits include : Rum Tum Tugger in Cats (Hamburg); Hair (Tour) and the première of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (Hamburg) and his one man show, Christopher Holt Sings And A Fierce Band Plays.

Directing credits include :
Italian tours of Animal Farm, The Mousetrap and Cabaret; Newsrevue (Canal Café - see right); The Fantastic Mr Fox (Old Bull Arts Centre); The Possession of Loudun (Jackson's Lane) and the European première of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens.

Christopher Holt thinks he graduated from Middlesex Polytechnic about a decade ago (although we suspect it was a lot longer than that!!!). He has vague recollections of directing several shows for Italian children, German poofs, middle class brats and open prison inmates. He has played at least a CAT, a hyena in The Lion King, a variety of villains and two women. His one claim to fame is he is the only actor in London who has not been in The Bill
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Writing credits include : Bad Drag and Queer Jazz, a late night cabaret at the Canal Café, the Etcetera and the Hen and Chickens pub theatres.

Victor, Victoria

Christopher Holt is quite wonderful as Toddy, lifting the bare bones of the writing to a higher plane of characterisation. It's a warm portrayal (and it's crucial to the central role of the character that it should be warm), with humour and pathos. (Fringe Report)

Christopher Holt as her flouncing friend, Toddy, gives one of the oldest showbiz stereotypes in the book some humanity and charm. The moment when he stands, with fingertips perfectly poised on the bar, ready to pounce on the newly emergent bodyguard is the funniest thing in the evening. (The Guardian)

Christopher Holt is a gloriously engaging queen as Toddy, Victoria's partner-in-fraud and fake lover. (Financial Times)

Christopher Holt’s finger-whirling Toddy is warmly engaging. (Camden New Journal)

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