Actor Callum Scott Howells, 23, grew up in the Rhondda valley and trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. After singing in the youth choir Only Boys Aloud, his screen breakthrough came in 2021 playing Colin Morris-Jones in the hit drama It’s a Sin, which became Channel 4’s most streamed show. He takes over as Emcee in the Olivier-winning West End production of Cabaret next month.
You’re currently in rehearsals for Cabaret. How is it going?
I had costume fittings this morning, then went into rehearsals, minced around for a bit and now I’m on my lunchbreak. It’s such fun. The most playful thing I’ve ever done. I watched the film version when I was a child and loved it but also remember being quite scared. You know, Joel Grey’s Emcee with his painted face and the whole dark vibe. Then I rewatched it in lockdown. Now here I am.
