Over the years, Broadway and West End have inspired budding actors and actresses to perform their hearts on stage. One of these rising talents is Claire Marie Hall, whose passion and love for thespianism started at a young age. Her mother encouraged the young Claire to join talent shows after singing ‘ Part Of Your World’ from The Little Mermaid. ‘I was wearing this mermaid costume that my mother made at home, and at the end of that contest, I won unexpectedly, and my mother discovered that I could sing, which we used to our advantage.’ Claire later got a scholarship to enrol in Drama School, and since then, the acting bug has never left her.
Claire’s first job after graduation was the coveted role of ‘Cosette’ in Les Miserables, one of the most esteemed musicals ever. It also marked a significant stage in her life, a pivotal change from being the understudy to an actress challenged with playing one of the most iconic characters ever. ‘ It was a surreal experience. I would have never thought I would be part of this big musical — the kind many people in my drama school would aspire to be in. It also steered me towards the direction of what would now be my chosen career. I ended up thinking, this is it. I can make a living out of this.’
