Brad Kavanagh

Stage acting career

Brad Kavanagh started acting as a child in a local acting group in Cumbria before training at Scream Theatre School in Blackpool. Here, he became a huge success when he made his acting debut in the West End in Billy Elliot the Musical as Billy's best friend, Michael, at the age of 11. He still goes home from time to time and helps out at the acting group, visiting old friends and watching new performances the group has created. He was a student at St Benedict's Catholic High School in Whitehaven.

Television career

In 2008, Brad Kavanagh presented the talent competition, My School Musical, on Disney Channel UK.

In 2009, Kavanagh was on the Disney Channel UK presenting Undercover Coach, and featuring in My Camp Rock. He presented the Jonas Brothers 3D Movie Premiere in the UK, which covered the UK premiere of the Jonas Brothers 3D Concert Experience on the morning of the release of the film. He was a judge on Hannah-Oke, an X Factor type game show where contestants and their families sing Hannah Montana songs. He also appeared on American Disney Channel's Pass The Plate.

In mid 2010, Kavanagh was cast as the lead male character, Fabian Rutter on the new Nickledoen TV show House of Anubis. Since his appearance on the show he has continued working for Nickelodeon doing various projects surrounding the success of the series. The Series premiered on 1 January 2011 and following the success of the first season, a second season was ordered where Kavanagh reprised his role as Fabian Rutter.

Kavanagh continued his work on the show once it was renewed for a third season, which began production in mid 2012 and premiered in January in the US.

On 21 May 2013, Nickelodeon announced a 90 minute special of House of Anubis titled Touchstone of Ra which Kavanagh again reprised his role in.

Music

Brad Kavanagh has recorded many songs, some of which can be found on his YouTube channel where he posts covers and original songs. Some songs can be purchased on iTunes, while others can be found on YouTube. The earliest of his songs are: "As the Bell Rings" and "Right Time." Both were shown on a Disney channel at regular intervals throughout the day.

In April 2014 Brad performed in Showcase Live alongside Hollywood Ending. In October 2014 he will be opening for the band on their UK headliner tour, Punk A$$ Kids tour.