Jarnéia Richard-Noel

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Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Jarneia Richard-Noel as Catherine of Aragon in the West End production of Six at the Arts Theatre, 2019.jpg
Richard-Noel as Catherine of Aragon in the West End production of Six at the Arts Theatre
Born (1994-06-12) 12 June 1994 (age 27)
Northampton, England
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2016–present
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)

Jarnéia Richard-Noel (born 12 June 1994) is an English stage actress and singer. She is known for portraying the role of Catherine of Aragon in the musical Six on the original UK tour and in the West End production at the Arts Theatre, Lyric Theatre and Vaudeville Theatre.[1]

Early life[]

Richard-Noel grew up in Northampton, and has attended dance school since she was five and continued her love for arts into college.[2] Richard-Noel then started training at the Urdang Academy in Islington, London for a National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre in 2014 for three years until she graduated in 2017.[3] She is also of Grenadian and Trinbagonian decent.[4]

Career[]

Prior to making her professional debut as a singer and dancer onboard a P&O cruise, Richard-Noel performed in a number of productions whilst training at the Urdang Academy in Islington, London for a National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. She first starred in a theatrical production of Shakespeare Shorts at the Urdang Academy in 2016, and starred in subsequent productions held at the same venue, including Co-Equal, Spamalot, Carrie and Rent. Richard-Noel also starred in both a one-off concert titled 'Xmas Factor' for Iris Theatre in reference to The X Factor in 2016, and a concert rendition of The Color Purple as an ensemble member in 2017. She also was a commercial dancer for Vanarama Commercial during 2018.[3]

Richard-Noel has been a company member of Six since 2018, playing the role of Catherine of Aragon.[5] The production toured the UK before finally returning to the Arts Theatre, in the originally staged production (before it transferred to the new production at the Lyric Theatre). She received a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical nomination alongside principal cast colleagues Millie O'Connell, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh, Aimie Atkinson and Maiya Quansah-Breed in 2019.[6] As of 2021, she is working alongside principal cast colleagues Courtney Bowman, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh, and Danielle Steers. Richard-Noel was also due to feature in a Live Drive-In UK Tour of Six presented by Utilita Energy, in association with Live Nation. The performances were due to take place in compliance with the HM Government's COVID-19 social distancing measures at various venues across the UK. However, promoters Live Nation announced the cancellation of the tour due to fears over potential localised lockdowns in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.[7] Richard-Noel is currently performing in Six at the Lyric Theatre, it was one of the first musicals to return to the West End after the COVID-19 pandemic. From late September 2021, Richard-Noel moved to the nearby Vaudeville Theatre to complete her run in Six until her final performance as Catherine of Aragon on 14 November 2021.[8]

Richard-Noel also forms a part of the pop girl group "SVN" (pronounced 'seven') alongside: Millie O'Connell, Natalie May Paris, Alexia McIntosh, Aimie Atkinson, Maiya Quansah-Breed and Grace Mouat .[9] After a limited series of concerts in October 2021,[10] their debut concert is scheduled for the 11th February 2022 at the O2 Academy Islington.[11]

Theatre credits[]

Year Production Role Venue Ref
2016 Shakespeare Shorts Helena Urdang Academy [3]
Co-Equal Dancer [3]
Spamalot Lady Of The Lake [3]
Carrie Miss Gardner [3]
2017 Rent Joanne Jefferson [3]
2018–2021 Six Catherine of Aragon UK Tour / Arts Theatre / Lyric Theatre / Vaudeville Theatre [1]

Concerts[]

Year Production Date Venue Ref
2020 The Reunion 10-11th October 2020 Oval Space, Bethnal Green, London [10]
2022 SVN 11th February 2022 O2 Academy Islington [11]

Filmography[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Broadcasting Channel Ref
2018 This Morning Catherine of Aragon ITV [12]
2019 The One Show BBC One [13]
Olivier Awards ITV [14]
2020 This Morning [15]
2021 Musicals: The Greatest Show BBC One [16]
This Morning ITV [17]

Radio[]

Year Title Role Radio Station Ref
2020 WhatsOnStage Awards 2020 with Elaine Paige and Paddy O’Connell Herself BBC Radio 2 [18]
2020 Magic With The Musicals LIVE Catherine of Aragon Magic FM [19]
2021 Musicals: The Greatest Show BBC Radio 2 [16]

References[]

  1. ^ a b https://www.brackets.digital, Brackets Digital •. "Six the Musical". www.sixthemusical.com. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  2. ^ https://www.brackets.digital, Brackets Digital •. "Six the Musical". www.sixthemusical.com. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Spotlight: JARNEIA RICHARD-NOEL". www.spotlight.com. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
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