Amanda-Jane Manning (born 29 May 1979) is an English actress, singer and recording artist. She is best known for her appearances in various musical theatre shows in the West End, Germany, across Europe and the United States. She also appears as a solo artist on

Petula Clark Sally "Petula" Clark (born 15 November 1932) is a British singer, actress, and songwriter. She started her professional career as a child actor, child performer and has had the longest career of any British entertainer, spanning more than 85 y ...

's Album ''In Her Own Write'' singing "My Love Will Never Die" for Sepia Records in 2007.

Biography

At the age of seven, she won a place at the

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. At 11 she auditioned and won a place at the junior school of

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, as well as in the

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course until the age of 19.

Musical theatre career

After graduating from Italia Conti Academy in 1998–1999, Manning toured the UK as a phantom understudying the lead role of Janet Weiss 3in ''

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'' directed by

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with

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and Ross King as Frank n Furter,

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and Majenta and

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as the narrator for 18 months. The show later transferred to the West End in April 1999 at the

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. In September 1999, Manning continued touring with ''The Rocky Horror Show'' with actor

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playing the role of Frank n Furter. She also appeared with the show at the

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in a concert for Stonewall organised by actor

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, who was playing the role of the narrator in the show. Manning also appears on the ''Cast Album The Rocky Horror Show''. In 2001 she appeared in ''

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'' understudying the lead role of 1960's

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winner

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at the English Theatre in

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, Germany. In 2002 she was invited to star as

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in the European Tour of ''The Rocky Horror Show''. In 2003 she played the leader of the pink ladies "Rizzo" in '' Grease'', alongside

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as Danny and Clare Buckfield as Sandy at the

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. In October 2007, Manning worked in Los Angeles alongside

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who is the musical director for ''

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'' and writer of '' Forbidden Broadway'',

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(''Les Misérables'', ''The Producers'', Broadway, HBO's ''The Wire'') and Hollywood and Broadway Producer ''

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'', ''

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'' and Director Barbara Epstein ''

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'' as Super Nanny in the Worldwide premiere of Twisted T.V a new musical. From 2009 to 2012, Manning appeared as the Green Girl in ''Shout! The Mod Musical'' directed by Broadway Director and actress Kim.R.Jordan (the original television series FAME) for N.C.L Productions, based in Miami. From 2016 to July 2018, Manning appeared in a series of concerts called Sunday At The Musicals for The Royal Variety club of Great Britain in the West End for Paul Burton Productions. Manning is also an established drama, spoken voice and LAMDA examinations teacher and children's director.

Recording career and Petula Clark

In early 2007, Manning was chosen by British composer Alexander S. Bermange and

to sing Petula Clark's song "My Love Will Never Die" on her album ''In Her Own Write''. Her rendition of "My Love Will Never Die" released worldwide by Sepia Records, and was given a rave review on talkingbroadway.com and also on Clark's own website. The album is also available from Dress Circle and

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Theatre

Albums

All The Arts Drama Festival

Manning was also a judge at the 2013 All The Arts Drama and Poetry Competition.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Manning, Amanda-Jane 1979 births Living people English musical theatre actresses Actresses from London English women singers