Spotlight on Simon Lipkin
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**Simon Lipkin** is a versatile English actor and musical theatre star, celebrated for his energetic performances across the West End and UK stage. Known for his charisma, comic timing, and strong vocal skills, **Lipkin** has earned recognition from audiences and critics alike, most recently with a prestigious Olivier Award nomination.
### **Who is Simon Lipkin?**
With a career spanning stage, television, and film, **Lipkin** is known for his wide-ranging talents in musical theatre, comedy, and performance. Born on 9 January 1986 in Gants Hill, East London, **Simon Lipkin** trained from a young age, attending Ilford Jewish Primary School, Bancroft's School, the Sylvia Young Theatre School, and graduating from the Arts Educational School (ArtsEd) in 2005 with a degree in musical theatre.
He even appeared on **Amber Davies**’ *Call to Stage* podcast, crediting **Sylvia Young**’s confidence in him as having a huge impact on his career and expressing gratitude for the belief she saw in his talent.
### **Where have I seen him before?**
**Lipkin** has been a standout presence in the West End for years. He played Nicky/Trekkie in the original London cast of *Avenue Q* at the Noël Coward Theatre and Lonny in *Rock of Ages*. He brought his energetic comic flair to *Guys and Dolls* at the Phoenix Theatre, starring opposite **Rebel Wilson** as Miss Adelaide, and delighted audiences as Buddy in *Elf the Musical* at the Dominion Theatre. His other credits include *Nativity The Musical,* *Spamalot*, *Assassins*, *The Lorax*, *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat*, and *The Wind in the Willows*.
### **Olivier Award Nomination and Recent Highlights**
2025 saw **Lipkin** receive an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Fagin in Cameron Mackintosh’s revival of *Oliver!*. He was also invited to perform “Reviewing The Situation” from the show at the Olivier Awards ceremony, highlighting his acclaimed performance. Since 2024, he has starred as Fagin in *Oliver!* in a co-production between Chichester Festival Theatre and the West End at the [Gielgud Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/gielgud-theatre-london), further cementing his reputation as a leading West End performer.
### **Screen Work**
Beyond the stage, **Lipkin** has appeared in television and film, including *The Beaker Girls* (CBBC), *Unforgotten* (ITV), *Silent Witness* (BBC), and films such as *Nativity Rocks!* and *Christmas on Mistletoe Farm*. He also lent his voice to *The Amazing World of Gumball* and had a small role in *Doctor Who*.
### **Stagey Romance**
**Simon Lipkin** is married to actress **Georgina Castle**, who shared the stage with him in *Elf the Musical* and is known for her role as Regina George in *Mean Girls*. The couple married in September 2025.
### **What’s next for Simon Lipkin?**
**Simon Lipkin** continues to captivate audiences with his blend of musical theatre expertise, stage presence, and infectious energy, making him one of the West End’s most dynamic performers.
He even made our [dream casting list for ](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/beetlejuice-dream-casting)[*Beetlejuice the Musical*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/beetlejuice-dream-casting)[,](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/beetlejuice-dream-casting) but he’s clearly thriving in the role of Fagin in [*Oliver!*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/oliver-gielgud-tickets)[,](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/oliver-gielgud-tickets) which has recently been extended to 4 October 2026.