Louis Walsh is to make his stage debut as the ‘Hollywood Producer’ in Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s production of ‘Nativity! The Musical’ at London’s Eventim Apollo, from 13 to 17 December.
Louis Walsh is best known as a judge on the popular TV series, ‘The X Factor’ which he has been a part of since the show’s inception in 2004. As well as appearing on the ‘The X Factor’ Louis has also appeared on ‘You’re a Star’, ‘Popstars’ and ‘Popstars: The Rivals’. Louis has also guest judged on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and on The ‘The X Factor USA’. Prior to this, Louis managed Johnny Logan, Boyzone and Westlife, three of Ireland’s most successful pop artists in the 1990s and 2000s.
Louis Walsh said ‘I am thrilled to be joining the cast of ‘Nativity! The Musical’ in London this December, I am a great fan of the films and I can’t wait to get started as the ‘Hollywood Producer’ to see if the class of St Bernadette’s, really have the X Factor’.
Jamie Wilson producer of ‘Nativity! The Musical’ said ‘The company and I are delighted that X Factor judge Louis Walsh will be joining us for the World Premiere in the guest role of the ‘Hollywood Producer’. We can’t wait to see Louis’s judging talents in this spectacular Christmas show. Louis is a fantastic addition for the London run of the tour and we are all looking forward to the production appearing at the iconic Eventim Apollo’.