Biography
Hugh Maynard
West End Star Hugh Maynard, left his home town of Torbay, South Devon, for the bright lights of London to pursue his love of acting, singing and dancing. Having trained at The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) and Arts Educational Schools, Hugh has worked across the board in television, music and theatre.
While studying at Arts Ed, Hugh was chosen by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s company to play the principal role of Simon Zealotes in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Since then, Hugh has continued to have a successful career in London’s West End with LION KING, NOTRE DAME de PARIS, FOLLIES, DANCING IN THE SREETS, and SISTER ACT.
2004 saw Hugh undertake the character of John in MISS SAIGON for the first time and to date is the youngest person in the history of the production to have been given the privilege of playing this role.
As the sixth member of TENORS OF ROCK (TOR), Hugh enjoyed UK, European and American success. Having performed concerts around the world, Hugh was proud to perform with TOR as part of the 2012 World Olympic Games concert. Their debut single, Brothers In Arms, reached No.20 in the official UK rock chart holding Bon Jovi off the spot. (for a whole week).
In 2014, Hugh joined the cast as John in the new West End production of Boublil and Schönberg’s MISS SAIGON to critical acclaim. He stayed with the production for two years and sang on the cast recording. In 2016 he appeared on the filmed DVD version of MISS SAIGON celebrating it’s 25th anniversary.
Since 2016, Hugh has continued to perform in UK tours and performances of shows including SWEENY TODD, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, THE COLOR PURPLE and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. In 2022, he played the role of Judas in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
As well as developing his own solo career, performing his own shows across the country, Hugh has developed his TV presenting career and is very much looking forward to releasing the Deluxe Edition of his 2015 debut studio album, SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG, which celebrates his love of soul music. The album, released in August 2025, includes three brand new tracks.
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