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Graham was born in Stockport, Manchester and gained a BA Hons in Acting and Music from Rose Bruford College in London graduating in 2001.Since leaving drama school, Graham's theatrical credits have included: Mr Feldzeig in "The Drowsy Chaperone" (Upstairs at the Gatehouse)Farmer Joe in "The Great British Country Fete" (Bush Theatre & Tour)King Rat in "Dick Whittington" (Theatre Royal Wakefield)Ensemble in "Chess In Concert" (Royal Albert Hall)Kemp in "Auntie & Me" (Turnmills)Ed Banfield in "Waiting for the Dawn" (Arts Theatre, London)Artie Shaw in "The Billie Holiday Story" (No.1 UK Tour)Thomas/1st Cover Herod in "Jesus Christ Superstar" (No.1 UK Tour)Murray Deutch/1st Cover Big Bopper/Norman Petty in "Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story" (UK and European Tour)John in David Mamet's "A Life In The Theatre" (Greenwich Playhouse)Sultan/Cyril in "Dick Whittington" (Buxton Opera House)TV appearances include: Jonathan Harvey's "Von Trapped" with Caroline Quentin (Granada) and commercials for Carlsberg, Vakioveikkaus and BBC Radio Player.As a director, Graham ran the hugely successful London Bites show for two years - a monthly showcase for new actors & new writing in Covent Garden. This attracted both critical & audience acclaim and also afforded Graham the opportunity of working closely with the company's Patron, Hugh Bonneville. In 2009, Graham co-wrote & performed a cabaret at Canal Cafe entitled "Next Please!" with Katie Foster Barnes & Claire Sundin, for which he provided the musical arrangements. He is also a keen writer of murder mysteries and regularly pens scripts for Moneypenny Productions (as well as performing with them whenever possible!) Graham is currently touring the UK with the Olivier award winning musical "Legally Blonde" for Ambassador Theatre Group, performing as Dad/Winthrop & understudying Professor Callahan. He is also the Resident Director for the production.
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Another 5 stars! (22nd January 2012)"Legally Blonde" has got its 2012 tour off to a great start with another 5 star review from Southend.Copy and paste the link below to read it -http://www.thepublicreviews.com/legally-blonde-cliffs-pavilion-southend-on-sea/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Manchester's Finest Interview (12th September 2011)Manchester's Finest Theatre Editor, Michelle Eagleton, interviews Graham & cast members Faye Brookes (Elle) & Neil Toon (Warner) about their arrival in Manchester this October!Copy and paste the link below to watch -http://vimeo.com/25563389--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bristol loves Blonde! (20th July 2011)Have a read of the show's amazing reviews here -http://www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2444&VenueID=90--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Legally Terrified! (7th July 2011)It's nearly opening night! After 5 weeks of rehearsal in London, Graham will perform his first preview of "Legally Blonde" at the Liverpool Empire tomorrow evening. The tour dates & more info can be found at www.legallyblondethemusical.co.uk/tour--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sneak Peek (5th July 2011)Have a watch of Graham & the cast at the orchestra rehearsal! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xePrBDlHEZg--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graham Goes Blonde (23rd May 2011)We are proud to announce that Graham will be travelling the UK in the touring premiere of the hit musical "Legally Blonde" in 2011/12! As well as performing the roles of Dad/Winthrop, he will understudy the role of Professor Callahan whilst also acting as the show's Resident Director. More info to follow!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Drowsy" Reviews (17th October 2010)The reviews for "Drowsy Chaperone" are in! And how wonderful they are - here's a selection. "Plews' cast is bursting with genuine West End talent - 4 stars" Whatsonstage"A lively revival that does credit to the Highgate theatre" British Theatre Guide"Graham Lappin's Feldzieg is the meat in a very tasty sandwich" Totally Theatre"Graham Lappin is perfectly cast as theatrical producer Mr Feldzieg...5 stars is just not enough" Ham & High"Sparkling entertainment" The StageThe show has also been nominated for 12 OFF WEST END awards, including BEST PRODUCTION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A New project!! (19th August 2010)Graham is thrilled to announce that he will soon start rehearsals for a brand new production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" Upstairs at the Gatehouse in London. He will play the role of Mr Feldzeig alongside an amazing cast led by Siobhan McCarthy. This marks thE london fringe premiere of the show.