5 Minutes With: Yazdan Qafouri - The Band, Theatre Royal
Yazdan Qafouri (second from the left) is from the North East and is one fifth of Five to Five - the winners of BBC’s Let It Shine. He will be starring in The Band, the brand new musical featuring the music of Take That. The show will be playing at the Theatre Royal until Saturday 14 April. The Band is the fastest selling musical tour of all time, snap up your tickets now because you never forget being sixteen!
First time in the Toon?
I’ve never been out out in Newcastle, so I'm so excited to be here!
Have you brought your coat?
Yes, I’ve brought my coat; and a hat, scarf and gloves. Not forgetting an umbrella!
Best Tyneside moment?
Probably performing at the Sage. It was a very proud moment for me!
Favourite Geordie?
Not quite a Geordie, but Rowan Atkinson was from the North East, right? He is an inspiration of mine.
NE1 plans?
Introducing everyone to the wonders of the 'parmo' and having one every night while I'm in town!
What would you be doing if you weren’t here now?
I think I'd be at drama school in London training to be an actor.
Fun fact?
I once wanted to be a Buddhist monk, didn’t end up going down that path though. In fact, I'm probably doing the complete opposite now!
Get tickets to see The Band at the Theatre Royal from £19.50.
