Reece Duncan: From marketing class to starring in Bat Out of Hell

The actor talks about his role in the touring show, and his future acting dreams of playing Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, and Marty McFly in Back to the Future

After graduating from the Emil Dale Academy in London, Reece Duncan went on to appear in pantomimes and stage shows before landing a role in Bat Out of Hell.

After graduating from the Emil Dale Academy in London, Reece Duncan went on to appear in pantomimes and stage shows before landing a role in Bat Out of Hell.

The musical, which is based on the songs of Jim Steinman, tells the story of a dystopian world where a gang of outcasts, known as The Lost, clash with the authorities.

The musical, which is based on the songs of Jim Steinman, tells the story of a dystopian world where a gang of outcasts, known as The Lost, clash with the authorities.

Duncan plays Ledoux, a member of The Lost who is described as being “a bit of a hard man, but he’s a bit dim and very gullible, which leaves him open for a fight at any time”.

“He’s essentially one of the Lost Boys, but he features more prominently, has a couple of songs and does quite a lot of dancing,” said Duncan.

“He’s essentially one of the Lost Boys, but he features more prominently, has a couple of songs and does quite a lot of dancing,” said Duncan.

“The whole show has a giant arc about community and understanding, but each of the characters has their own qualities and they go on a great journey.”

“The whole show has a giant arc about community and understanding, but each of the characters has their own qualities and they go on a great journey.”

Bat Out of Hell is currently touring the UK and will be playing at the Edinburgh Playhouse from January 6-11 and the King’s Theatre, Glasgow from April 7-19.