Colin Roy
London West End Star
Biography
Colin Roy is a highly acclaimed London West End star and international singer-songwriter. After being spotted by the casting director for the Lion King, Colin Roy began a successful career in London’s West End theatre scene starring in many renowned shows including Five Guy’s Named Moe, Sweet Charity, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Hair, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Soul Train.
Colin Roy began his music career sharing the stage with Shaggy after his self-penned hit single My Destiny received widespread recognition and was playlisted on Kiss FM UK and Capital FM London. Colin Roy’s distinctive voice can be heard on several albums including The House That Nat Built from his self-penned one man show about the incomparable Nat King Cole, Colin Roy Live In London and the Hair 25th Year Revival Cast Album that was recorded at Abbey Road Studio in London.
London West End Theatre
- Played the role of Colin in SoulTrain at the Victoria Palace; directed by Mark Clements, choreographed by Stephen Mear
- Played the role of Nomax in Five Guys Named Moe for Cameron Mackintosh; directed and choreographed by Charles Augins
- Played the role of Daddy Brubeck in Sweet Charity at the Victoria Palace; directed by Carole Metcalfe, choreographed by Chet Walker
- Played the role of Ken in Smokey Joe’s Cafe at the Prince Of Wales Theatre; directed by Jerry Zaks
- Played the role of Margret Mead in Hair at the Old Vic; directed by Michael Bogdanov, choreographed by Anthony Van Laast
Other Theatre Credits
- Played the role of Colin in SoulTrain at the Victoria Palace; directed by Mark Clements, choreographed by Stephen Mear
- Played the role of Nomax in Five Guys Named Moe for Cameron Mackintosh; directed and choreographed by Charles Augins
- Played the role of Daddy Brubeck in Sweet Charity at the Victoria Palace; directed by Carole Metcalfe, choreographed by Chet Walker
- Played the role of Ken in Smokey Joe’s Cafe at the Prince Of Wales Theatre; directed by Jerry Zaks
- Played the role of Margret Mead in Hair at the Old Vic; directed by Michael Bogdanov, choreographed by Anthony Van Laast
TV Credits
- EastEnders (BBC1)
- The Paradise Club (BBC)
- Health And Efficiency (BBC)
- BPM (ITV)
- Barclay Theatre Awards (Anglia TV)
- The Big Stage (C5)
- The Vanessa Show (BBC)
- The Learning Zone (BBC)
- The Generation Game (BBC1)
- Night Fever (C5)
- Get Up And Give (ITV)
Colin Roy Shows
Colin Roy has created his own top quality expertly produced shows for theatre as well as private and corporate hire, including headline shows for Royal Caribbean International and various cruise lines. Colin Roy has toured the UK, Europe, USA, Asia and Australia with various productions including his own show The Nat King Musical Revue, a celebration of the incomparable Nat King Cole. Colin Roy’s other productions include Kings Of Swing and a high energy Sweet Soul & Motown Show. Colin Roy provides a range of first class bespoke entertainment for private and corporate events.
Recordings & Studio
Colin Roy’s recordings include the cast album of the Nat King Cole Musical Revue, the cast album of Hair and Colin Roy Live In London. His song My Destiny was remixed by MOBO award-winning producers 5AM, receiving rave reviews in Blues & Soul Magazine, DJ Magazine and Touch Magazine, released on the compilation album Soul Sounds of The 90’s compiled by Dr. Bob Jones London KISS FM Radio. Colin Roy’s other self-penned releases are I Want You Back and Make A Brighter Day available on iTunes and other download platforms.
Colin Roy has his own multifunctional professional recording studio for music production, video recording and editing, voice-over services and facilities for high end virtual shows.
Colin Roy is an exceptionally experienced performer encompassing theatre, radio, television and voice-over work, the headline act for various cruise companies as well as his own produced theatre shows and has received world-wide success
It was wonderful to have Colin Roy entertain us on our special day. He has an incredible voice and range of songs. He really did provide the perfect evening to a perfect day.Gregg Wallace BBC Masterchef
The Colin Roy Band were fantastic as usual, all our guests were partying hard and thanks to the entertainment the dance floor never emptied.Brad & Sharon Maltese