Lee trained professionally at the Whitehall Performing Arts College in Essex, on a three year musical theatre course.  Previous experience includes Singer/Dancer in 'My Pal Frank' the life story of Frank Sinatra(Palace Theatre, Westcliff), principal role of The Captain in the ballet 'Pineapple Poll'(Civic Theatre, Chelmsford), undertook the role of Wishee Washee in 'Aladdin'(Spa Theatre, Bridlington), Lead vocalist for Summer season '03(Spa Theatre, Bridlington), Lead vocalist for Potters Theatre Company(Potters Leisure Resort Norfolk), Singer/Dancer for P&O, and has undertaken the role of Laurence in Mike Leigh's classic 'Abigail's Party', at which he had the task of directing.  Lee has done various work for television including working with Dennis Waterman for the BBC drama series 'Murder in Mind', and has appeared as backing dancer for Geri Halliwell's music video 'Raining Men'. 

Lee was Pharoah and Levi in the 2004 UK National Tour of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat'. After leaeving 'Joseph' he joined the tour of 'Tommy' where he played various roles - 2nd Officer, Lover, one of the lads, local lad and also understudy for the lead Tommy.  Lee then went onto 'Miss Saigon' where he played a marine and understudied and played the part of Chris.  Recently Lee joined the cast of 'Phantom of the Opera' where he is part of the ensemble and understudy for the part of Roaul, at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

Lee Mead
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