Adam Lacey

Adam Lacey is an English musical theatre performer who also performed alongside international tenor Jon Christos with Il Destino.[1][2]

Adam Lacey
Born (1988-12-31) 31 December 1988
OriginIslington London England
GenresClassical, Opera, Crossover music, Musicals, Musical Theatre
Websitehttps://www.adamlacey.co.uk/

Trained in performing arts at Kirklees College, Huddersfield, he was nominated by Leeds Civic Arts Guild for his 2009 Leeds Youth Opera performance in the European premier of Appomattox, an opera by American composer Philip Glass.[3][4]

In 2013 he performed at the Close Encounters Prom at Jodrell Bank alongside the Hallé Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell in celebration of Sir Bernard Lovell’s 100th birthday.[5]

Lacey and Christos first met whilst individually performing for The Inspiration Awards at Cadogan Hall, London in 2012 [6] and have since been in demand at music festivals [7][8] Warner Leisure Hotels[9] and entertaining on cruise ships. In March 2017 they undertook an extensive Fred. Olsen & Co. World Cruise to South East Asia and the South Pacific.[10]

In 2018 Lacey released a solo album covering songs from well known musicals entitled 'Stars'.[11] A UK tour followed, beginning with a good review at the Phoenix Theatre Castleford.[12]

2021 saw him tour various UK locations including Castle Howard and Hale Barns Proms (supporting Russell Watson) with 'Forever Tenors' alongside Rob Durkin.[13][14][15][16]

Personal life

He was born Adam Paul Lacey on 31 December 1988 in London. to Jacqueline Lacey (née Williamson). He lived with his Mother and twin sisters in Hackney North East London till 2001, When his family relocate to Huddersfield West Yorkshire.

He is married and has two children.

References
  1. Morton, Jeremy (8 November 2016). "The West End comes to South Leeds". South Leeds Life. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  2. "Classical crossover stars Il Destino to take the stage at Altrincham Garrick - Altrincham Today". Altrincham Today. 6 April 2017. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  3. btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site5269/Awards%202009.pdf
  4. http://www.remotegoat.com/uk/event/148000/a-taste-of-broadway/
  5. "The Halle to perform a very special Close Encounters Prom at Jodrell Bank". www.festivalsforall.com. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  6. "The Inspiration Awards For Women 2012 held at Cadogan Hall - Arrivals". Contactmusic.com. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  7. "RIBBLE VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2017". The Festival Calendar. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  8. "Town Carnival in St. Peter Port - Guernsey Town Centre Partnership". Guernsey Town Centre Partnership. 11 January 2016. Archived from the original on 18 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  9. "Il Destino". www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  10. "Il Destino Classical Crossover Duo". Il Destino Classical Crossover Duo. Archived from the original on 18 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  11. Stars by Adam Lacey, 11 May 2018, retrieved 23 August 2018
  12. "Stars: Adam Lacey - Castleford Phoenix Theatre". northwestend.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  13. "Yorkshire's 'own' Forever Tenors to open the Castle Howard Proms". YorkMix. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  14. "What's on". communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  15. Carr, Nigel (16 July 2021). "Hale Barns Carnival - This Weekend - Friday To Sunday! - H&A". Hale and Altrincham Life. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  16. "Celebrate - Guernsey Street Festival". www.guernseystreetfestival.com. Retrieved 5 August 2021.


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