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Mark Dickman studied Music at the University of Southampton (1998-2002) & trained as repetiteur / pianist for the National Youth Music Theatre (Into The Woods 1999, Northcott Exeter & Wimbledon Theatre).
Based in London, Mark works as a freelance Pianist, Keyboard Player, Musical Director, Arranger, Orchestrator & Keyboard Programmer. His work spans Film, TV & Theatre, both in the UK and Internationally.
As Musical Director for Hackney Empire: Dick Whittington (2019), Aladdin (2018), Cinderella (2017), Sleeping Beauty (2016), Jack & The Beanstalk (2015), Mother Goose (2014), Blues in the Night (2013/2014), Puss In Boots (2013), Dick Whittington (2012), Cinderella, Praise Singer (2011), Jack and the Beanstalk (2010).
Theatre credits include: Blues In The Night (Kiln Theatre); Strictly Ballroom (Piccadilly); Summer And Smoke (Almeida); Jesus Christ Superstar (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre); Motown(Shaftesbury); Funny Girl (Savoy); High Society (Old Vic); The Color Purple (Menier Chocolate Factory); A Christmas Carol (Arts Theatre); Never Forget (UK Tour); The Wedding Singer (UK Tour); Footloose (UK Tours & Playhouse Theatre).
As pianist & keyboard player Mark has deputized on Mrs Henderson Presents, Gypsy, Spamalot & Wicked (West End), Peter Pan (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Wonderful Town, The Sound Of Music, The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas, Whistle Down The Wind & Calamity Jane (UK Tours).
Concerts include: Sweet Charity (Cadogan Hall); WhatsOnStage Awards; The Golden Years Of Variety & From The Halls (Hackney Empire); A Glamorous Night: A Celebration Of Ivor Novello (Hallé Orchestra/Sir Mark Elder/BBC Proms 2012); Russell Watson UK Tour.
Orchestration & Arrangements: Man Of La Mancha (Coliseum); Ain't Misbehavin'(Colchester/Southwark Playhouse); Orpheus The Mythical (Richard Stilgoe/Other Palace). Music Preparation: The Boy In The Dress (RSC); Jesus Christ Superstar (Chicago/US Tour); Something Rotten (Karlstad, Sweden); Fiddler On The Roof (Chichester); Committee (Donmar Warehouse); Grinning Man (Bristol Old Vic); Wonder.land (Olivier), I Love Musicals (Live Nation Sweden).
Keyboard Programming: Only The Brave (WMC); The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe(Birmingham Rep); Hairspray (UK Tours); Crush (Coventry Belgrade); Life of the Party, The Color Purple and Candide for the Menier Chocolate Factory; Grand Hotel & Rags for The Guildhall School Of Music And Drama.
