Before joining Carousel Sam headlined the national tour of BOOGIE
NIGHTS playing the lead role of Roddy. Other theatre includes
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS in which he played the lead
role of Adam Pontipe’ and Fergal in WOMEN ON THE VERGE
OF HRT at The Belgrade Theatre Coventry. Sam is most recognisable
from his role as Peter Phelan, the philandering hairdresser
in BROOKSIDE, in which he featured for over two years and from
his acclaimed character Gary Adams in CORONATION STREET. After
graduating from the Liverpool Theatre School with honours Sam
started his career in BREAD playing the role of a TV Producer.
Sam then joined the No. 1 tour throughout the UK and Japan,
of Roger and Hammerstein’s, SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Gemma
Craven, Then enjoyed returning to musicals as Jigger Craigin
in Carousel alongside Darren Day in the 2001 National tour.
Singing is a big part of Sam’s career and he was delighted
to be asked to appear with London Philharmonic Orchestra in
a “Valentine’s Day Concert” both at the Barbican,
London and The Birmingham Symphony Hall.
In parallel to his acting career, Sam has also presented for
shows such as SOAP FEVER for Granada Television to regular appearances
on the TV TRAVEL SHOP. Sam was also the boy’s team captain
on Channel 5’s popular show NIGHT FEVER for four series.
Other shows Sam has appeared on include BLANKETY BLANK, WISH
YOU WERE HERE and the Celebrity Christmas Special of GLADIATORS.
Sam has enjoyed numerous pantomimes during the Christmas Seasons
such as SNOW WHITE, GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS and ROBIN
HOOD. Sam is delighted to be once again directing and appearing
alongside his wife Linda Lusardi in Snow White at the Churchill
Theatre Bromley for the 2003/04 pantomime. |
