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| name = Hugh Maynard | image = | caption = Hugh Maynard 2010 | alt = | birth_name = Hugh Anthony Maynard | birth_place = Birmingham, England | occupation = Actor, singer | home_town = Devon, England | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed= yes | background = solo_singer | genre = Rock, Soul, Musical Theatre |website = {{URL|hugh-maynard.com}} }} }} Hugh Maynard is a British actor and singer of African-Caribbean descent. Early life and educationHugh Maynard was born in the UK. His mother abandoned him, and then due to neglect by his father he was taken into the care of Birmingham social services at just a few months old. He lived in various children's homes for a number of years.[1] At the age of seven, he appeared on the Birmingham-made TV show Tiswas. At the age of 8 years, he was permanently fostered and he moved with his new family to settle in Torbay Devon.[2] Maynard participated in the Sea Cadets; he played trumpet for the Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra; he entered various talent competitions and was compere for a local show Devon's got talent. While studying and preparing for drama school he worked in fast food outlets and as a lifeguard, and modelled sportswear. Hugh Maynard initially went to Bath University to study sports science. It was here that he changed direction to drama and music. He was awarded a scholarship to the Arts Educational Schools, Chiswick, London.[3] He also attended the Academy of Live And Recorded Arts in London. He studied for a BA in Musical Theatre. CareerMusical TheatreMaynard joined Andrew Lloyd Webber's company RUG (Really Useful Theatre Group) to play the principal role of Simon Zealotes in Jesus Christ Superstar. From 1999 to 2000, Maynard landed lead roles in The Lion King and Notre Dame de Paris theatre productions, playing Simba and Clopin respectively. In 2002, he went on to star in We Will Rock You The Jackson 5 and in Follies playing young Ben. In 2004, Hugh Maynard first played John in Laurence Connor's revival of Boublil and the first UK tour of Schönberg's classic musical melodrama Miss Saigon,[4][5] In 2006, Maynard played Marvin Gaye in Dancing in the Streets. In 2009, he performed at the London Palladium, in Whoopi Goldberg's stage production of Sister Act 2014 Maynard once more played the role of John in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Miss Saigon at The Prince Edward Theatre in London. He was nominated as "Best Featured Actor in a New Production of a Musical" in Broadway World Awards 2014.[6] and "Best Supporting Actor in a Musical" in 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards,[7] for this performance. In 2016 Maynard performed in Travels with my Aunt at the Minerva Theatre in Chichester.[8][9][10] TVIn addition to his highly successful acting on stage, Hugh's TV credits include ITV Superstar 2012, Wycliffe, The Bill, Casualty and Royal Variety Performance. MusicMaynard is a member of the rock group, Tenors of Rock (TOR). They have toured the UK, Europe and America and performed at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Their debut single, "Brothers in Arms", reached No.20 in the official UK rock chart. The group also took part in the 2013 series of the talent show, The X-Factor, reaching the judges home stage with Gary Barlow.[11] Maynard has performed live at various venues, including the 2007 British Red Cross Gala Ball, a 2013 halftime show at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, TOR Live at Palms Resort in Las Vegas, and the 2012 Olympic Games at BT London Live. In March 2015, Hugh Maynard released his solo debut Album, Hugh Maynard – Something Inside so Strong. The album is a collection of rock, soul and musical theatre numbers, including Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On", John Farnham's "You're The Voice", Seal's "Kiss from a Rose" and "Bui Doi" from Miss Saigon.[12] PhilanthropyHugh Maynard has been a guest speaker at a number of conferences organised by Lincolnshire Children's Services, sharing his experiences of living in residential and foster care. He has also performed at events and conferences for the Lincolnshire Sensory Impaired Service. Maynard has also supported the Lincoln-based project Action for Children and Saint Francis School, a specialist provision in Lincoln for disabled children and Plan UK's campaigns of "End Child Marriage". He also promoted participation in the arts through involvement in West End Week[13] and has links to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Personal lifeWhen Maynard is not busy with music and theatre work, he participates in cooking, athletics and photography. Studio album2015| Hugh Maynard – Something Inside So Strong Track Listing:
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References1. ^"Miss Saigon's Hugh Maynard Speaks Out On Child Protection". TheatrePeople, 22 May 2014 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-theatre-star-draws-strength-7881793|title=Birmingham theatre star draws strength from the toughest of childhoods|author=Roz Laws|date=4 October 2014|work=Birmingham Mail}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/1559/EXCLUSIVE-INTERVIEW--Miss-Saigon-s-Hugh-Maynard-Talks-Training--Auditions--And-Upcoming-Album.aspx|title=EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Miss Saigon’s Hugh Maynard Talks Training, Auditions, And Upcoming Album|author=London Theatre Direct Limited|publisher=londontheatredirect.com}} 4. ^"Westcountry West End star Hugh Maynard talks Miss Saigon". West Morning News, 25 March 2015 5. ^{{cite book|author=Robert Ignatius Letellier|title=Operetta: A Sourcebook, Volume II|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wSfXCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA997|date=4 January 2015|publisher=Cambridge Scholars Publishing|isbn=978-1-4438-8508-9|pages=997–}} 6. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/west-end-star-needs-your-vote-to-win-award-1-6351973|title=West End star needs your vote to win award|publisher=sleafordstandard.co.uk}} 7. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/whatsonstage-awards-2015-shortlists_36663.html|title=Shortlists announced for 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, voting opens|date=5 December 2014|publisher=WhatsOnStage.com}} 8. ^[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what-to-see/travels-with-my-aunt/ "Travels with my Aunt is a club class ticket to feel-good enjoyment – review"]. The Telegraph, Dominic Cavendish, Theatre Critic, 27 April 2016 9. ^[https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/apr/27/travels-with-my-aunt-review-graham-greene-patricia-hodge-minerva-chichester "Travels With My Aunt review – calypsos and cannabis in Graham Greene musical"]. The Guardian, Michael Billington, 27 April 2016 10. ^"A Musical Worth Travelling For: Travels With My Aunt At Chichester Festival Theatre". HuffPost, 05/04/2016 Polly Allen 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.celebrityradio.biz/hugh-maynard-miss-saigon-x-factor-life-story-interview/|title=Hugh Maynard Miss Saigon X-Factor Life Story Interview|work=Celebrity Radio By Alex Belfield}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.londontheatre1.com/news/85291/miss-saigons-hugh-maynard-launches-his-debut-solo-album/|title=Miss Saigon's Hugh Maynard launches his debut solo album|author=Neil Cheesman|work=London Theatre 1 for London Theatre}} 13. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/BWW-Interviews-MISS-SAIGONs-Hugh-Maynard-20140826|title=BWW Interviews: MISS SAIGON's Hugh Maynard!|author=Carrie Dunn|date=26 August 2014|publisher=BroadwayWorld.com}} 14. ^"Miss Saigon: Prince Edward Theatre". TheatrePeople, Glenn Rice 22 May 2014 External links
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