John Barrowman visits Carmarthen as part of brand-new concert tour, Laid Bare

Renowned actor, singer, best-selling author, and entertainer John Barrowman MBE will take to the stage at The Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen on Thursday 13th of February at 7:30pm as part of his brand-new solo tour, Laid Bare. Audiences are in for a treat as the star of stage and screen brings his unique brand of music and storytelling to the stage. 

“I’m really excited about my new show,” says John.  “I can’t wait to get on the road and perform for my fan family and all the new faces around the country who will get to know me better as I get back to my roots, celebrate my journey and tell my stories as I am, ‘LAID BARE’ for everyone to enjoy!”

John Barrowman is a theatre star on both sides of the Atlantic due to his critically acclaimed leading roles in Broadway and West End productions. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he moved with his family to the US at the age of eight and returned to the UK to make his West End debut alongside Elaine Paige, in Cole Porter’s Anything Goes.  Since then, John has racked up a formidable list of theatre credits, including Sunset Boulevard, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Beauty & the Beast and many more.  He has worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, and Cameron Macintosh and has cemented his status as one of the most versatile, compelling and popular performers of his generation. 

In the UK his West End fame quickly led him to the hearts of TV fans with his high-profile roles in Doctor Who, Torchwood, and Arrow and as the face of TV talent shows, Dancing on Ice, I’d Do Anything, Any Dream Will Do and How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria.  Making his mark on American television, he appeared on Desperate Housewives and helped create the iconic villain Malcolm Merlyn for the DC / CW franchise, Arrow. In 2014 he was awarded an MBE for services to charity and entertainment.  

John’s highly successful recording career includes ten best-selling solo albums and several cast albums. John describes his current album, Centre Stage, recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, as “my journey through my career in musical theatre”. He will be performing some of his favourite songs from the album on tour, giving him the opportunity to wow audiences with his stunning vocal range – from velvety baritone to rich tenor – and peppering the show with anecdotes and memories.

Tickets are priced at £40, £35 and £30 and ‘bolt on’ experiences, including a meet and greet are available to upgrade your ticket. Bookings can be made online at www.theatrausirgar.co.uk or with the box office on 0345 2263510