Johnathan Tweedie
- Actor
Before moving abroad, Johnathan had an extensive career as a child and
young performer in South Africa appearing in numerous shows including
Oliver! (Oliver), Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn (Tom Sawyer), Boogie Nights,
Spirit of Broadway, Sleeping Beauty, Noises Off! (Garry/Roger),
Pickwick: The Musical (Sam Weller) & Fame (Nick Piazza). His work in
South Africa extended into film and TV appearing in Kideo, K-TV and
several short films. As a young adult he appeared in the controversial
series "Ietermago" as Kosie Wroggeman. It was Johnathan's passion for
Irish & Highland dancing however that has taken him around the world -
performing in many of the world's most prestigious venues to more than
10 million people. After a successful competitive career winning South
African championships and subsequent world championship placings, he
turned his focus to Irish dance shows. As principal dancer,
choreographer, dance captain & singer, he has been involved in many of
the industry's most celebrated Irish-based dance shows including
Gaelforce Dance, Riverdance, Rhythm Of The Dance, Dance Of Desire,
Spirit Of Ireland, Ragus & Irish Dance Masters. After gaining his MA at
the Guildford School of Acting, he appeared in City of Angels (Stone),
The Boyfriend (Tony), A Slice Of Life (Dennis) & When Midnight Strikes
(Christopher West). In 2009, he had the privilege of being invited to
work with the "Summer Repertory Theatre" in California, USA for their
summer season in The Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart), Lend Me A Tenor
(Bellhop) & Mame (Uncle Jeff & Gregor). In the last year he has
appeared in "On Eagle's Wing's" touring Holland and most recently in
the UK and European tour of "Evita" as the show's dance captain and 1st
cover Peron. Slowly deciding to move into the world of choreography, he
was the co-choreographer of Celtic Journey in which he was also the
principal dancer, as well as Cinderella starring Joanna Page, Jon Lee &
Michael Aspel. His greatest honor was to choreograph & perform in an
original piece for his late friend, Stephen Gately at his memorial
concert held in the West End at the Palace Theatre.