Actor, singer and musical theatre star Adam Filipe sat down with fairypowered to answer 20 questions. Adam is currently play Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Joseph is currently on tour around the UK and due to appear at Leeds Grand Theatre from 25 March, tickets available here
Let’s start with a few favourites
Favourite show (whether you have been in it or not)?
Les Misérables
Favourite book?
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Favourite theatre?
Watermill, Newbury
Favourite song?
At the moment, Bad Dreams – Teddy Swims
Favourite music?
Fado/Flamenco
Favourite food?
Pizza
Favourite drink?
Brisa Maracujá, soft drink from Madeira
What is your favourite role?
Tony – West Side Story
What was your first role?
Trevor Graydon – Thoroughly Modern Millie when I was 13 years old
And what role would you really like to play?
Jamie in Last 5 Years
If you weren’t a performer what would you be?
Jiu Jitsu instructor
What made you decide to be a performer?
I saw Les Misérables in the West End and told my dad that was what I wanted to do
Do you enjoy touring?
I really am this time, I think it’s all to do with where you are in your life and the cast that you have around you.y
What advice would you give 16 year old you?
Keep going, experience life, stand up straight.
Do you fancy branching out in Producing or Directing?
No I’ll leave that to the pros, I’m happy performing for now.
What was the last stage show you saw and really enjoyed?
Benjamin Button
Favourite line from any show?
“Seek and yee shall nd, but nding only comes at the cost of what you leave behind.” – Benjamin Button
If you could be anyone else for the day, who would it be?
My favourite singer David Bisbal and I would just sing to myself all day.
What are the nicest/weirdest things you have ever received from fans?
Anything that’s taken time and care I always really appreciate
Can you tell us what you will be up to next?
Milking having played Joseph forever haha
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is on tour around the UK. Tickets can be found here