Furnace Masterclass: Navigating the Industry as an Actor with Joel Montague

The star of Dr Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical shares a session on his experience of navigating the theatre industry as an actor.

Musical theatre star Joel Montague draws on his professional experience to share practical advice, personal insights and strategies for navigating the industry, helping performers better understand the possible journeys from training into professional work.

This masterclass is for early or mid-career performers who are looking to step up.

Joel is a British musical theatre actor, singer, and performer best known for his work in London’s West End. Recognised for his comic timing, strong vocals, and energetic stage presence, he has appeared in a wide range of major musicals in the UK and internationally. He portrayed King George III in the West End production of Hamilton for over two years and later originated the role of George Wilson in the musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby in London. In 2025, he starred as Buddy in the West End revival of Elf the Musical at the Aldwych Theatre and is now in rehearsals to play The Grinch in Dr Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Leeds Playhouse from 19 November 2026 to 16 January 2027.