Hadley Fraser (born Robert Hugh Fraser) is the son of Jack and Carol
Fraser, and brother of Ed Fraser, an officer in the British Army. He
holds a BA from Birmingham University and a Postgraduate Diploma from
the Royal Academy of Music. In 2011 he was made an Associate of the
Royal Academy of Music, or ARAM. In 2012, Fraser was named a Patron of
the Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) theatre college in Guildford,
UK.
His West End and other theatre credits include Les Misérables, The
Phantom of the Opera, Assassins, The Far Pavilions, The Shaughraun,
Peter Pan, The Pirates of Penzance, Longitude, My Fair Lady, The Last
Five Years, The Fantasticks, A Christmas Carol and Pacific Overtures.
In 2006, Fraser originated the role of Tiernan in The Pirate Queen on
Broadway.
Fraser played Gareth in the Doctor Who episode "Army of Ghosts" (2006).
In 2009, Fraser played the supporting role of Reed in The Fresh Beat
Band (season 1). He played the role of Chris in both (films) Convincing
Clooney and Primevil. As a vocalist he can be heard on Scott Alan's
releases Keys and Scott Alan LIVE.
In October 2010, Fraser sang the Les Misérables role of Grantaire in
the 25th Anniversary concert.
Since 2009, Hadley has been writing music in a band called "Sheytoons"
with Ramin Karimloo, who costarred as Enjolras on the 25th Anniversary
concert of Les Misérables and co-starred as 'The Phantom' in the 25th
anniversary of 'The Phantom of the Opera' (in which Hadley played
Raoul).
On June 23, 2011, Fraser returned to Les Misérables, this time to play
the role of Javert. He received critical acclaim for the role and
remained with the show until June 2012.
On October 1 and 2, 2011, Fraser played Raoul in the 25th Anniversary
staging of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
He costarred alongside Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess, who played
the Phantom and Christine respectively.
Fraser appeared in the film adaptation of Les Misérables, as the Army
General of the National Guard.
Fraser's next endeavor into musical theatre will begin in April 2013 as
the lead role of Sid in The Pajama Game (Chichester Festival Theatre).