About Drew Sinclair
I am a Sheffield-based actor and singer whose performance journey began at fifteen, when I joined the Chesterfield Gilbert and Sullivan Society. My stage debut was in Iolanthe, where I played a non-singing monkey, humorously depicting the evolution of man from ape.
What may have seemed like a small role at the time proved to be a defining moment. From the instant I stepped on stage, I felt a connection to performance that has never left me. That first experience sparked a lasting passion for storytelling, live theatre, and the shared energy between performer and audience.
Height: 5"7
Eye Colour: Blue
Hair Colour: Strawberry Blonde
Playing Ages 30-40
Singing: Tenor/Countertenor
Location: Sheffield UK
Education
2021-2022
Sheffield College
Foundational Degree Arts - Musical Theatre
Classification - Distinction
2022-2023
Sheffield Hallam University
BA (Hons) Acting and Performance
Classification - 2:1
Throughout the years, I’ve had the privilege of performing in a wide range of amateur musicals, taking on roles such as Sweaty Eddie in Sister Act, Audrey Two in Little Shop of Horrors, and several leading roles with the Chesterfield Gilbert and Sullivan Society. My first major lead came at around twenty, when I was cast as Francis Fryer in Calamity Jane with the Matlock Operatic Society. From there, I went on to play Will Parker in Oklahoma!, Lucentio in Kiss Me, Kate, and Freddie Eynsford-Hill in My Fair Lady.
One moment I will always treasure is singing On the Street Where You Live on stage and realising, with complete clarity, “This is where I belong.”
In 2020, I made the decision to fully commit to my passion by returning to college to pursue a foundation degree in Performing Arts. Balancing my studies alongside a part-time job as an MOT tester was demanding, but it strengthened my resilience, discipline, and work ethic. After completing my foundation degree, I went on to achieve a BA (Hons) in Acting and Performance at Sheffield Hallam University, where I pushed myself beyond my comfort zone, refined my craft, and developed both confidence and depth as a performer.
Singing will always be central to who I am as a tenor/countertenor, but my focus has increasingly shifted toward acting and developing greater depth and versatility in my screen and stage work.
Most recently, I’ve had the pleasure of working on the feature film The Lock-In and appearing in a crime documentary series for Channel 5. These experiences have strengthened my passion for screen performance and allowed me to continue expanding my craft in new environments.
I draw inspiration from powerful, story-driven productions such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, and Standing at the Sky’s Edge — works that combine emotional truth with compelling theatricality. Yet no matter the medium, I feel most at home when I’m performing live, sharing a story with an audience in real time.
Like many artists, I feel a deep-rooted calling to entertain and connect. As for what lies ahead, I embrace the uncertainty. This industry is unpredictable, but I’m ready to meet every opportunity with commitment, curiosity, and dedication to the craft.
