ABOUT
Andrew graduated from the GSA Conservatoire in 2004, where he was the Sean McGrath scholar. His first job as musical director was for the play She Stoops to Conquer at Hampton Court Palace in the presence of HRH The Earl of Wessex, where he also played the role of Diggory.
As resident conductor for The Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra, Andrew has conducted in some of the biggest venues in the UK and internationally.
Recent Musical Director credits include: Back To The Musicals (WMTO) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Lichfield Garrick), The Doris Day Story (UK Tour), Music Of The Night (UK Tour), It Happened In Key West (West End), Brass (Mountview Theatre Arts), Call Me Merman (UK Tour), A-Z of Musical Theatre (UK Tour), Peter Pan (Lichfield Garrick) and Just A Housewife (UK Tour).
In 2016, he was asked to work with Dame Julie Andrews in the casting process of the 60th Anniversary production of My Fair Lady at Sydney Opera House.
Recordings include: It’s Not Really The Apocalypse (Original Concept Album), It Happened In Key West (Original Cast) and My Land’s Shore (New Cast Album).
He regularly plays for auditions and masterclasses in London as well as teaching at the major drama schools across the world.
Andrew is proud to be represented by Gavin Barker Associates Ltd.
REVIEWS
“….terrific talent….” The Stage
“…fantastic conductor…” The Ross Gazette
“…excellent….” Musical Stages
“…delivering stunning renditions of these musical numbers…” The Times of Malta
“…outstanding control of this (complex) score by the musical genius of MD Andrew Hopkins.” NODA
“….delightful…” LondonTheatre1
“…vocally impressive cast…” What’s On Stage
“The ever-present and masterly pianist Andrew Hopkins made up this musical trio, unexpectedly taking centre-stage at one point.” Eastern Daily Press
“…perfect support from musical director Andrew Hopkins, who delights….” Views From The Gods
“…glittering musicianship and a polished precision, expertly led by Andrew Hopkins….” Pontypool Free Press
“Conductor Andrew Hopkins … left no one in doubt that this was going to be an evening to remember.” Cambrian News
“…the music, which often has a Cuban touch, is varied and lively and the cast deliver the songs with great vitality.” British Theatre Guide
“And musically, while the songs evoke the spirit of an island infused with the culture of its Cuban immigrant community, it is really only … the performances from the ensemble elicited by musical director Andrew Hopkins, which rescue them.” Musical Theatre Review
“The band are excellent, too…” Broadway World
“…ever brilliant accompanist, Andrew Hopkins…” NODA