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Ali Azharis a French-Moroccan actor born in Paris. He studied classical theatre in Paris and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. He also studied dance at Broadway Dance Centre in New York. His latest credits include “Glory” (Red Ladder Theatre Company), “Landscapers” (HBO/SKY), “Henry V”/“The Tempest” (Shakespeare Rose Theatre) and “Top Boy” (Netflix). Here, Ali talks previous ventures and his roles in York Theatre Royal’s upcoming production of “Around the World in 80 Days”.

Have you played at York Theatre Royal before? Or worked with any of the other cast and creatives before?

This is my first time working with YTR and with our cast & creatives.

Any York or Yorkshire connections?

I worked with the Shakespeare Rose Theatre (SRT) in 2019 in The Tempest and Henry V, and met and worked actors from York/Yorkshire.

Born in Paris, studied theatre in Paris and London, and dance in New York – where do you consider home?

I feel home when I’m on stage.

You play The Clown in the circus-themed Around the World in 80 Days – do you like playing the clown in rea

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