S9 Ep64: Glenn Adamson, Strat in Bat Out Of Hell

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Glenn Adamson is reprising his performance as Strat in Bat Out Of Hell for its 2025 UK tour.

Glenn previously played Strat on tour across the UK, US and Australia in addition to a West End run at the Peacock Theatre. Bat Out of Hell has book, music and lyrics by Jim Steinman, direction by Jay Scheib, with musical supervision and additional arrangements by Michael Reed.

Glenn's other theatre credits include: Dave in Closer To Heaven (Turbine Theatre), Rick in Bat Boy In Concert (London Palladium), understudy Galileo in We Will Rock You (London Coliseum), Theo and understudy St Jimmy in American Idiot (Australasian Tour/Arts Theatre/UK Tour), Billy in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (Union Theatre) and Terry in Secret Love (UK Tour).

In this episode, Glenn discusses why he's excited to be reprising his performance as Strat and the challenges that come with playing such a demanding role, as well as his path into theatre and journey through the industry so far.

Bat Out Of Hell kicks off its UK tour in Edinburgh on 6th January and is booking through to September 2025. Visit www.batoutofhellmusical.com for info and tickets. 

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins 
@AndrewTomlins32 

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