Sophie Naglik is currently appearing in the West End production of Back to the Future the Musical as Jennifer Parker. Her other credits include Onstage swing / 1st Cover Lucy and 2nd Cover Susan in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (UK Tour), Violet Beauregarde in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal Drury Lane, West End), Hortensia in Matilda (Cambridge Theatre, West End) and Older Girl in The Boy In The Dress Musical Workshop (RSC).
Having appeared in the production since August, Sophie has had a little time to settle in now and we managed to catch up with her and talk all about the show.
You’ve recently joined the West End cast of Back to the Future, how have you found it so far?
I’ve loved the whole process and the people. The atmosphere right from the beginning was very welcoming and fun, which created a lovely place to nurture the role.
The film has a huge following and now the show does too, how have you found the fan reaction?
Amazing! The love the fans have for the show is inspiring and has enabled me to find even more love for the show and the story.