Alex McNamara

Alex McNamara (born Alexander Beattie; 1 May 1979 in London) is a British actor, vocalist, and drummer most noted for his performances as Khashoggi in the West End production of We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre, and for being one of the lead vocalists with the hugely successful Australian Pink Floyd Show (2011–2015).

Career He attended Forest School in Walthamstow, where he completed GCSEs. During this time, he became the youngest ever accepted member of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain under Michael Brewer, and began his training as a singer and 'cellist. In 1995 he went on to study A-Levels in Music, English Literature and History at Bancroft's School in Woodford Green, Essex; whilst also attending the Guildhall School of Music and Drama on Saturdays and training as a classical singer under Mollie Petrie.

In 1999, he went on to study and gain a BA Hons degree in Drama from Middlesex University in North London, and in 2002 finally completed a year's postgraduate diploma in Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in Wood Green.

In March 2005, McNamara auditioned for Queen legends Brian May and Roger Taylor and comedian/author Ben Elton for the West End production of We Will Rock You. He was offered the speaking ensemble role of Bob the Builder and first cover to the role of Khashoggi (played by Alex Bourne), which he accepted, and he joined the cast in April.

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