Interview: Ross William Wild

Ross William Wild is currently playing Jason in Bare at the Greenwich Theatre. He originated the role in the musical's UK premiere at the Union Theatre.

Most recently Ross played Michael in The Witches of Eastwick at the Watermill Theatre directed by Craig Revel Horwood. After Bare he is heading to New York to star in an off-Broadway show before travelling back to Scotland to appear in pantomime over Christmas.

Ross’s theatre credits include starring as Kenickie in the recent UK Tour of Grease and understudying Galileo and Brit on the UK Tour of We Will Rock You. You may remember Ross from his appearance on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Superstar programme last year. He is also an avid singer songwriter.

Following my interview with Ross earlier this year, I recently caught up with him to discuss what it's like performing Bare in a larger theatre, why he thinks certain people find the show so powerful and what it is like receiving gifts from fans...

What has it been like revisiting Bare?

It’s been great, the energy had been good with the cast and everyone is working really hard. We’ve sold loads of tickets and I’ve had a fun time!

Review: Bare at the Greenwich Theatre

Bare: The Rock Musical
Greenwich Theatre

Reviewed on Friday 11th October 2013

Following a successful run at the tiny Union Theatre, Bare: The Rock Musical has transferred to the considerably larger Greenwich Theatre. Apart from the two leads, the show features a new, bigger cast but is still very similar. Despite reviewing Bare on its opening night at the Union, I actually couldn't remember many details of the storyline so it was as if I was watching the show for the first time again.

Full casting announced for Bare at the Greenwich Theatre

Full casting has been announced for cult rock musical Bare, which transfers to the Greenwich Theatre for a limited run next month. Following its sold out European Premiere at the Union Theatre earlier this year, Bare will open at the Greenwich Theatre on Friday 11th October (previews from 9th October) and run until Saturday 27th October 2013.

Ross William Wild and Michael Vinsen will return to the roles of Jason and Peter, alongside Jodie Steele as Ivy, Molly Stewartas Nadia, Luke Baker as Matt, Nadine Cox as Claire, Christopher Dickens as Priest, Gary Lee Netley as Lucas, Lauren Rae as Tanya, Jemma Geanaus as Kyra, Tash Holway as Diane, Ashley Andrews as Rory, David Albury as Zack and Adam Bailey as Alan. The cast also includes Ashley Gilmour, Daniel Hope, Charlotte Jeffery, Annie Kitchen and Alison Pope.

Ross William Wild’s recent credits include Michael in The Witches of Eastwick at the Watermill Theatre directed by Craig Revel Horwood, Jason in Bare at the Union Theatre, Kenickie in the UK Tour of Grease and cover Galileo in the UK Tour of We Will Rock You.

Union Theatre's Bare transfers to the Greenwich Theatre!

It has been announced that cult rock musical Bare will transfer to Greenwich Theatre, following a sold out run at the Union Theatre earlier this year. The production will open on Friday 11th October (previews from 9th October) and run until Saturday 27th October 2013. New casting to be announced.

A contemporary rock musical, Bare is the electrifying story of a group of students navigating their way through a journey of teenage self-discovery, wrestling with identity, sexuality, and religion at a co-ed Catholic boarding school. Provocative, raw, and unyielding in its exploration of how today's generation navigates the tightrope between adolescence and adulthood, Bare examines the consequences of baring a soul, or hiding it from those who matter most. 

Review: Bare at the Union Theatre

Bare

Union Theatre

Reviewed on Tuesday 30th April 2013

The Union is the perfect theatre for the European premiere of Bare. The ensemble's eerie harmonies can be heard from all around, the smoke comes right up into your face and the cast perform at arms length providing an extremely intimate experience. Bare is a musical which is most appealing to the younger generation or for those who remain young at heart. Some may be able to identify or relate to the group of teenagers who are seen wrestling with issues of identity, sexuality, and religion while at a co-ed Catholic boarding school.

Interview: Ross William Wild, starring in Bare at the Union Theatre

Ross William Wild is currently starring as Jason in the European premiere of Bare at the Union Theatre. A contemporary rock musical, Bare follows a group of teens wrestling with issues of identity, sexuality, and religion at a co-ed Catholic boarding school. Provocative, raw and unyielding in its exploration of how today's generation navigates the tightrope between adolescence and adulthood, Bare examines the consequences of baring a soul, or hiding it from those who matter most.

As well as having an exciting film career, Ross’s theatre credits include starring as Kenickie in the recent UK Tour of Grease and understudying Galileo and Brit on the UK Tour of We Will Rock You. 

You may remember Ross from his appearance on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Superstar programme last year. He is also an avid singer songwriter. 

Recently I spoke to Ross about starring in the European premiere of Bare, taking part in Superstar and his dream roles...

What was the rehearsal process like for Bare?

It was great. Everyone has invested so much because we all love the music and the story. I don’t think I have ever been involved with such an enthusiastic rehearsal period.