Lead Roles I've Understudied in the West End | Georgie Ashford

[@markhows]

Here's one of the roles you understudied - kzbin.info/www/bejne/haiUYa2IZ7pgatk

[@GeorgieAshford]

Love this!

[@potatopatata1511]

@@GeorgieAshford you've got fans in the comments! 😂👍

[@ScottHood-cc1lw]

@@GeorgieAshford you speaking England FROM TOO - I HOPE YOU LOOK FABULOUS BABY - PLEASE TEXT BACK - i will enjoy watching you video good - you amazing musical past

[@reeceford1047]

Judging by the beginning “my name is Regina George” you’re just as obsessed with the mean girls soundtrack as I am at the moment😂🕺🏻xx

[@GeorgieAshford]

Haha I am very obsessed with it! x

[@reeceford1047]

Georgie Ashford I am PRAYING that it comes to the UK and I get a chance to play Damian at some point😩😂xx

[@emilymontague8550]

I saw Hamilton and Heathers, both with understudies in the lead roles and they were both fantastic!

[@GeorgieAshford]

Yes! I’m desperate to see Hamilton!

[@Ryan-ix3vh]

Fearn and Tucker’s Angel Forever its really not tho it’s absolutely amazing

[@Ryan-ix3vh]

Fearn and Tucker’s Angel Forever i’m sorry what? i saw it and every detail was impeccable: the choreograph was so on point and in time, the actors were amazing, the set design was detailed to a pin point and even the lighting was great. it wasn’t slow at all?

[@CharPonyVA666]

@Fearn and Tucker’s Angel Forever So you haven't seen it, and probably haven't listened to it...yet you say it's boring? Maybe you should form your own opinion.

[@Ryan-ix3vh]

Fearn and Tucker’s Angel Forever that doesn’t mean you should go and tell other people to not waste your time when you don’t have your own opinion from seeing the actual show. of course your friends and family can have those opinions but don’t go telling people not to bother when they could be missing out on something they would love just because you’ve been telling people second hand opinions

[@KellyLB-d2s]

I have a drama degree and was in musical theatre society at uni. I would love to do musicals but dancing is not a strength of mine :( My cousin is the artistic director of the globe theatre in London, she is the actress Michelle Terry. Very proud of her. She was wonderful in Marcella season 2.

[@GeorgieAshford]

Oh wow brilliant! Not everyone in musicals is an amazing dancer! It’s very varied xx

[@KellyLB-d2s]

@@GeorgieAshford thanks. I can dance but my timing always literally 2 seconds slower than the other dancers. Ha ha

[@jennygardiner4200]

I saw kinky boots in august, and both the main roles were played by understudies, and they were both incredible!

[@blueorangeade3357]

hey that was me but with wicked! i saw wicked with the glinda and elphaba understudies January last year

[@anja5729]

I got few understudies when I went to see Hamilton recently but Karl who was understudy for Alexander Hamilton was so incredible, he never disappoints

[@kirstenrubberducky]

Working in theatre you quickly learn the understudies are legends! I remember one very busy show where one of the incredible swings was able to go on for every female track in the ensemble as well as understudying the lead female role. She was an absolute powerhouse!

[@GeorgieAshford]

Oh wow! That's incredible!

[@KnobheadMills]

I saw Matilda and saw the understudy for Mr Wormwood and then saw the Mary Poppins tour and saw the understudy for Mr Banks that was the same actor! He was fantastic in both and was lovely to see him in different roles

[@gotmyliver]

Have managed to see you in all 4 of these shows & 3 as understudies :D

[@GeorgieAshford]

Oh wow!! Amazing :)

[@misskit123]

This is the first time I've ever heard 'What I did for Love' described as a "cracking tune"!! But I love it. And I loved you singing it.

[@GeorgieAshford]

Haha probably not the best choice of words! Thank you!

[@freyasheldon382]

I saw heathers twice on the west end and one time the understudy (Olivia Moore) was on as Veronica and I ended up preferring her!! She's was incredible and I wish more people would appreciate understudies!!

[@sarahpealing6463]

Freya Sheldon Same! I saw it twice, one with Carrie and one with Olivia. Both were fantastic and had such a different take on Veronica! But Olivia just WAS Veronica!!

[@maceygosling5431]

Freya Sheldon watch the carrie fans go insane 😂😂😂

[@leahlo5133]

Olivia was my fav

[@CharPonyVA666]

@Fearn and Tucker’s Angel Forever So you clearly don't appreciate understudies then. I've seen plenty of understudies and enjoy them sometimes better then the original performer!

[@capucine9791]

Yesss I love Olivia!

[@katelynglass9145]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. I’ve literally been binge watching all day. 💖

[@GeorgieAshford]

Aw thank you so much! 💖

[@holliecharlottetaylor8610]

Great video - I would love to know more about your experience understudying Elle Woods and how you go about learning so many different parts Loved the video - thank you 🤗😊

[@GeorgieAshford]

Thank you! Good idea thank you I will add it to the list :) xx

[@taylordevon12]

love the mean girls reference at the start haha

[@GeorgieAshford]

Haha 🙌🏻

[@gooner1ization]

Wow so much hard work. I understuddied RF Simpson in singing in the rain and Bill in Me and my girl, so much hard work and effort on top of your normal role. Well done you.

[@peytonmcdonnell9723]

Did u get to go on for Elle woods? That’s such a dream role for me! It must have been so amazing to be an understudy in all of those wonderful shows!!

[@krazykittymatt]

Do you have any pics of you in the roles? That's so awesome!

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

Was Showboat at the New London Theatre? I was there for War Horse (usher/backstage crew). Lots of memories.

[@harper7726]

I would love to hear more about your time as Diana! Also, don't worry if your videos are long, because they are always very interesting

[@GeorgieAshford]

Okie dokie :) Aw thank you!

[@danniifan2]

Amazing video! 1. i’d Love to heat about HOW you take on so many roles at once. 2. Your experience in A Chorus Line x

[@GeorgieAshford]

Thank you! Great ideas thank you x

[@beltingtokra]

Understudies are so underrated, i saw the UK tour of We Will Rock You in Newcastle back in 2019 (when theatre was allowed 🙄) and the understudy for Scaramouche was on. She was amazing. Then i looked on twitter and realised that was her debut in the role. That was extra special.

[@Phelie315]

I think when you start to get into musicals a lot of people have this phase where they think understudies are not as good and they want to see "the real one" play the role, which sucks. But I do think that if you've been a fan and seen a few understudies you can't NOT let go of that attitude and appreciate the amazing talent and work that understudies do! (and swings, for that matter)

[@SteveFeatherstone]

I have seen some great understudies over the years, and it feels like a treat to see the performance it almost feels like a special one-off show just for me.

[@daisymellen2944]

Love this video Georgie it was so interesting to hear your experiences!! Xx

[@GeorgieAshford]

Thank you! :) xx

[@heyitsj2730]

Hey Im 16 and i want to know how can a teen like me get into musical productions on broadway? I’m in my school’s musicals but I want to also start to get my self out there!! Any tips!?

[@laurenmccommon9623]

audition for your community theaters and do theater camps. don’t be discouraged and never give up!

[@isabelerhart9523]

I think you should make youtube videos of you singing and also audition for everything and do every role you get

[@aliceheritage2835]

I saw Charlie and the chocolate factory and the first act was with the actual actor and the second act was the understudy

[@DavidTorresFuentes]

Alice Heritage most probably the swing rather than the understudy

[@aliceheritage2835]

@@DavidTorresFuentes they did a tannoy announcement and they said it was the understudy

[@gtukie]

When applying for drama schools, how much do they take into consideration your CV, previous results, music/dance/drama grades or extra curricular stuff? Thank you for your videos :) xx

[@GeorgieAshford]

I think it's a mixture of everything but I also think it is more about you as a person, so getting that across in your personal statement can really help :) xx

[@y.u.n.gg_tellyy]

When you understudy does the original actor switch roles with you ?

[@Dianaemanuel]

Would you like to play Christine in Phantom?

[@KayleySirine]

Just saw this and I think I saw you in Show Boat, in a performance where you were on for Elli after the interval! (if that didn't happen, then congrats to whoever else was haha)

[@GeorgieAshford]

Oh wow! I actually can't remember it was so long ago haha! But I was first cover so it likely was me haha! Thank you!

[@hazellawrence2062]

I'm so sad I only got to see you as Cynthia once because you were amazing😍😍

[@GeorgieAshford]

Aw thank you so much! 😊 x

[@LizzieRowland]

Hey Georgie! When you understudied Elle did you ever actually get to play her? xx

[@JP-uk4rk]

What advice and tips would you give for understudying?

[@GeorgieAshford]

Learn everything as soon as you can in case you get thrown on! And don't copy the person playing the role try and find your own take on it x

[@cb2216]

Hi, some people tell me I shouldn’t aspire to be a West end actress because you don’t always get enough pay and you don’t always have a part in a theatre. However, it is really my dream to go on to be in the west end. My dad said a flat in London costs a lot and an theatre acting wage may leave you struggling. Just wondered if you had any advice/useful experiences??Xxx

[@GeorgieAshford]

Hi there! If I'm completely honest, it's true, London is an extremely expensive place to live and it's an extremely difficult career, including financially. However, if it truly is your dream, then you shouldn't be put off. It's sensible to be aware of the pitfalls but there are ways of working around them! xx

[@cb2216]

Georgie Ashford aw thankyou!Xxx

[@zoek3420]

where did you train x

[@GeorgieAshford]

ArtsEd in London x

[@zoek3420]

did you understudy sheridan smith?

[@GeorgieAshford]

No I understudied Carley Stenson :)

[@summerxox5080]

My dream is to play Elle Woods or just generally be in legally blonde! Margot is also a role I would love to play or serena!

[@GeorgieAshford]

It is such fun!!!

[@summerxox5080]

Thank you so much for the reply ! X