Getting To Know The Actor In Craig Pinder

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In entertainment tonight, an exclusive interview with The Bahamas’ very own Craig Pinder. Our Marlena Leonard sat down with him to learn more from the actor who went from school plays at Queen’s College in Nassau to packed houses at London’s Barbican Theatre.

Craig Pinder is no stranger to the theatres of London’s west end. But while most of us find our place in the audience, Craig Pinder often finds his place, center-stage.

We sat down with him at Bon Vivants to dig a little deeper into the story of his journey from from the east end of Nassau to the west end theatres of London.

The story begins right here in Nassau, where a young Craig Pinder seeing his father, Bill Pinder, in a performance of pirates of penzance.

An inspired young Craig went on to participate in school plays at his alma mater, Queen’s College, but didn’t immediately follow his dream post-high school,

Instead opting to get a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics to help with the family business.

It wasn’t until he was almost 30 years old, that he was persuaded to take the leap and audition for the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Since then, Pinder has accumulated credits including performances as Jean Valjean, being part of the original London cast of Les Miserables, as Harry Bright in the second London cast of Mama Mia!, and Tevye in Fiddler On The Roof.

Pinder has also been part of the opening season company of Shakespeare’s globe in London, as well as seasons at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre And the Royal Exchange Theatre.

And now opportunity is closer than ever, which Pinder says is thanks to most auditions still being via on-camera submission. This option opens doors for many talented people who may not otherwise have been able to attend.

As for aspiring Bahamian actors, Pinder says, more often than not, persistence and passion is what can make the difference in success over raw talent.

Reporting for Our News, I’m Marlena Leonard.