Kieran Jae
Deputy Course Leader - Musical Theatre and Dance
Training & Education
Kieran trained at Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts, London. Additionally, he graduated with Distinction in Performing Arts.
Recent Film & TV Work
Kieran's most recent roles include Vocalist for NETFLIX animation Spirit Hunters. Furthermore, he had a featured role in the NETFLIX Matilda movie directed by Matthew Warchus.
Additionally, he played Tony in BBC ALIBI's We Hunt Together. Moreover, he appeared as Colin (Guest lead) in BBC1 Doctors and Andy (Guest lead) in BBC1 Casualty.
Furthermore, Kieran worked as Vocalist on Adele's Wembley Stadium Tour. Additionally, he provided vocals for Mary Poppins Returns movie for Disney.
Major Theatre Highlights
Kieran played Freddy Kleiser in the World premiere of Groundhog Day the musical, written by Tim Minchin and directed by Matthew Warchus (The Old Vic). Additionally, he worked as Fred in the workshop for Groundhog Day the musical.
Moreover, he played Yonkers/Pastey before taking over the role of Tulsa in The Revival of Gypsy (Savoy Theatre and Chichester Festival theatre), starring Imelda Staunton. Furthermore, he was part of the original cast of Sam Mendes's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane).
Additionally, Kieran understudied and played Tony in Billy Elliot (The Victoria Palace Theatre). Moreover, he appeared as Scotty in All the Fun of the Fair, starring David Essex (Garrick Theatre).
West End & International Work
Kieran was an original London cast member of Jersey Boys (Prince Edward Theatre). Additionally, he mostly played Bob Gaudio and also covered Frankie Valli. Furthermore, he represented Jersey Boys as Bob Gaudio for the 10th Anniversary of The Red Cross Ball (Zurich) for Bill Clinton.
Moreover, he played Eddie and Pepper in MAMMA MIA! (Prince of Wales Theatre). Additionally, as part of Mamma Mia, they supported Elton John at The Royal Albert Hall. Furthermore, his credits include Goody and then Nick Piazza in Fame and Toby & cover Michael in The Witches of Eastwick (Prince Edward Theatre).
TV & Special Performances
Kieran's television credits include Craig in Teachers (C4), The Four parts of Johnny Vegas (C4), GMTV (ITV), This Morning (ITV), Children in Need (BBC), Comic Relief (BBC), Bellisismo (Italy) & The Royal Variety Performance (ITV). Additionally, he performed in Stephen Sondheim's 60th anniversary performance.
Charity Work & Recordings
Kieran actively fundraises for many charities. Additionally, he gives a yearly performance for Momentum, a children's charity.
Furthermore, his original cast recordings include All the Fun of the fair, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 2015 cast recording of Gypsy, and Groundhog Day.