Full Biography

Gary Bland is a British singer, actor and writer whose work brings together storytelling, music and live audience engagement.

Originally beginning his professional life in the corporate world, Gary built a successful career in business leadership, including roles in human resources, operations and customer experience. Alongside this career he developed a growing involvement in performance, eventually moving into professional acting and singing.

Gary trained at Rose Bruford and went on to perform in a range of theatre productions, including appearances in the West End and at the National Theatre. His stage work has included productions directed by Sam Mendes, and he appeared in the feature film Les Misérables produced by Working Title Films.

His stage credits include musical theatre, dramatic productions and cabaret performance, with roles ranging from musical leads to character roles in theatre and television productions. Over time Gary developed a particular interest in performance styles that combine storytelling with music, drawing on the traditions of cabaret and theatrical concert performance.

In recent years Gary has focused increasingly on creating his own performance formats. His work includes the interactive live production The Cocktails Show, in which audiences influence the running order of the evening through a structured and playful format. He also presents the radio series Forty Shades of Jazz, celebrating classic jazz recordings and the stories behind them.

Alongside his performance work, Gary continues to write for the stage and develop new creative projects. His work reflects a belief that audiences respond most strongly to performances that feel authentic, personal and engaging.

Whether performing in intimate venues or larger theatre settings, Gary approaches every performance with the same aim: to create a genuine connection with the audience and make each evening feel unique.