Luke Bayer

Luke Charles Bayer (born 25 August 1992) is an English actor and singer who is known for his work in musical theatre. He is best known for his work in the Original West End Cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre and for appearing on The X Factor in 2007.[1]

Luke Bayer
Born
Luke Charles Bayer

(1992-08-25) 25 August 1992
North Yorkshire, England
EducationMountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active2005–present

Early life

Bayer was born and raised in North Yorkshire, England and attended South Craven School[2] from the age of 11 until he was 18. At the age of 14, Bayer successfully auditioned for The X Factor[1] making it through to Dannii Minogue's[3] judges houses as one of the final six boys. In 2012 Bayer started training at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts[4] in London, graduating 2015.

Career

In 2005, Bayer successfully auditioned for the Les Misérables 20th Anniversary Concert at the Sondheim Theatre, London, in which he performed with 34 other young people who had all appeared in the recently released Schools Edition version of the show. Upon completing his training at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Bayer toured China with The 12 Tenors.[3] He has performed three sold out solo concerts at Zedel's[5] in London, guests including fellow West End Performers, Danielle Steers,[6] Jodie Steele,[7] Nicole Raquel Dennis, amongst others. He is currently represented by Jamie Sampson at 33 Artist Management.[8] Bayer is perhaps most well known for his role as Alternate Jamie in the Original West End Cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie,[9] for which he won a BroadwayWorld Award for Best Understudy/Alternate in a Show.[10] During his time with the show, Bayer performed as Jamie at Children In Need[11] and West End Live.[12]

Theatre

Bayer has performed in a number of professional theatre productions. He appeared in the European Premiere of Yank! The Musical[13] at the Hope Mill Theatre Manchester[14] in early 2017. Following on from his success in Jamie, he appeared in hit new musical Fiver,[15] written by Alex James Ellison & Tom Lees.[16] He won a West End Wilma Award[17] for his role in the show. A Cast Album of the show has since been recorded and released during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring Bayer.[18] Bayer also appeared alongside Millie O'Connell in the revival of Soho Cinders[19] at the Charing Cross Theatre,[20] playing the role of Robbie. Bayer recorded and released his Debut single 'See You' written by Elliot Clay,[21] which features in the new musical Millennials.[22]

Work

Theatre
YearProductionRole(s)VenueRef.
2005Les Misérables 20th Anniversary ConcertEnsembleSondheim Theatre, London[23]
2017Yank!IndiaHope Mill Theatre, Manchester[24]
2017Everybody's Talking About JamieSwing/Cover Jamie NewApollo Theatre, London[25]
2018Everybody's Talking About JamieAlternate Jamie NewApollo Theatre, London[26]
2019FiverMan 2Southwark Playhouse[27][28]
2019Soho CindersRobbieCharing Cross Theatre, London[29]
2021I Could Use A Drink (UK premier)VocalistGarrick Theatre, London[30]
2021HairWoofLondon Palladium[31]
2021RentMark CohenHope Mill Theatre, Manchester[32]
2022 Millennials Performer The Other Palace Studio [33]
2022 Diva: Live from Hell! Desmond Turbine Theatre, London [34]

Television
YearProductionRole(s)Broadcasting ChannelRef.
2007The X FactorHimselfITV[35]
2018Children in NeedJamie NewBBC[36]
2019Ackley BridgeMathew BarnesChannel 4[37]

Cast recordings
YearTitleNotesRef.
2018Everybody's Talking About JamieFeatured as part of the Ensemble on the Original West End Cast Recording[38]
2019"See You"Written by Elliot Clay, featured in Millennials[21]
2021Fiver - Live Concert RecordingRecorded Live at the Southwark Playhouse[18]

References
  1. "Luke heads for X-factor stardom". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  2. "GALLERY: Former South Craven School student Luke enjoying West End show spotlight". Craven Herald.
  3. "Luke Bayer". 18 April 2018.
  4. "Mountview Alumni News June 2019".
  5. "Luke Bayer in Concert - A one-to-watch performance".
  6. "LUKE BAYER & DANIELLE STEERS LIVE AT ZEDELS" – via www.youtube.com.
  7. "LUKE BAYER & JODIE STEELE AT ZEDELS" – via www.youtube.com.
  8. "Waring & McKenna | Luke Bayer". waringandmckenna.com.
  9. "Full casting announced for Everybody's Talking About Jamie". 18 October 2017.
  10. Scott, Fiona. "BWW Interview: Luke Bayer Discusses EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE". BroadwayWorld.com.
  11. "And You Don't Even Know It - Everybody's Talking About Jamie - Children in Need 2018" – via www.youtube.com.
  12. "EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE...WEST END LIVE 2018" – via www.youtube.com.
  13. "Luke Bayer | British Youth Music Theatre". britishyouthmusictheatre.org.
  14. "YANK the musical". Hope Mill Theatre.
  15. "Luke Bayer to star in Fiver as full cast announced | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com.
  16. "Fiver". 22 January 2019.
  17. "West End Wilma Awards a delightfully camp celebration of theatre". GAY TIMES. 15 November 2019.
  18. "CAST ALBUM". Fiver Musical.
  19. "'Soho Cinders'".
  20. "Soho Cinders at Charing Cross Theatre". Charing Cross Theatre.
  21. "See You" – via open.spotify.com.
  22. "Millennials (MTFest On Tour)". The Turbine Theatre.
  23. "Younsters star on West End stage". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  24. "Yank! Press Launch - Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester". North West End UK.
  25. "Everybody's Talking About Jamie". TIMETOBLOWYOURMIND'S THEATRE SITE.
  26. "Our People | Luke Bayer". British Youth Music Theatre. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  27. "Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.[self-published]
  28. "Fiver the Concert". 5 January 2021.
  29. "Soho Cinders musical at Charing Cross Theatre: first look at Millie O'Connell and Luke Bayer | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com.
  30. Wild, Stephi. "Drew Gasparini's I COULD USE A DRINK Will Premiere at The Garrick Theatre in August". BroadwayWorld.com.
  31. "'Hair' concerts to transfer to London Palladium in June". LondonTheatre.co.uk. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  32. "'Rent' Cast Announced for Return of Hope Mill Theatre's RENT". theatreweekly.com. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  33. "Millennials at The Other Palace – first look images released | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  34. "Diva: Live From Hell". The Turbine Theatre. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  35. "X-Factor UK 2007 (Series 4) - Boys Judge's House Auditions - Dannii Minogue's House (Full Version)" – via www.youtube.com.
  36. "Did you see EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE perform on BBC Children In Need?". West End Wilma. 19 November 2018.
  37. 33 Artist Management [@33LTD] (7 May 2019). "LUKE BAYER (@lukebayer) has been a busy client filming his debut guest starring role as Matthew Barnes for Channel 4's 'Ackley Bridge'. We can't wait to see him on our screens this summer! #ackleybridge #tv #actor #talent #team33 t.co/2Ff8Yiq8XH" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021 – via Twitter.
  38. "Everybody's Talking About Jamie - The Original West End Cast Recording". 11 May 2018.
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