S11 Ep16: Terique Jarrett, Pharus in Choir Boy
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Show Notes
Terique Jarrett is starring as Pharus Jonathan Young in Choir Boy by Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Terique first did the show at the Bristol Old Vic in 2023 and for his performance won the Black British Theatre Award for Best Male Lead Actor in a Play. Now Nancy Medina's production has transferred to London for a run at Stratford East.
Some of Terique’s other theatre credits include: Femi in Juniper Blood (Donmar Warehouse), Salty in Fangirls (Lyric Theatre Hammersmith), Franklin in Daddy: A Melodrama (Almeida Theatre), Gregory Cromwell in The Mirror and the Light (Gielgud Theatre), Si / Joe Crowell in Our Town (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), Polixenes in The Winter’s Tale (Royal National Theatre), Ensemble in Motown: The Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre), Chorus in Mother Goose (Wilton’s Music Hall) and PC Ping in Aladdin (Leeds Carriageworks Theatre).
His screen credits include: Lieutenant Poyle in Andor (Disney+), Storage Employee in Moon Knight (Marvel Studios), Isaac Portier in Find Me in Paris – Season 3 (Hulu, Cottonwood Media), Isaac Portier in Find Me in Paris – Season 2 (Hulu, Cottonwood Media) and Felix in Layla (Film4, Fox Cub Films, Significant Productions).
Speaking in his dressing ahead of a two-show-day, in this episode Terique discusses why Choir Boy is such a special show and why he's over the moon to be bringing it to London audiences. He also discusses the path of his career, his love for musical theatre and how he's navigated a diverse career... and lots more!
Choir Boy runs at Stratford East until 25th April. Visit www.stratfordeast.com for info and tickets.
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