Connie Fisher is an accomplished musical theatre performer and television presenter, known for her engaging stage presence and versatile voice. She first rose to national fame in 2006 and has since enjoyed a varied and distinguished career across both theatre and broadcasting. Connie continues to be active in the entertainment industry, having served as a judge on Junior Eurovision: Chwilio am Seren in 2018 and contributing to television development with Avanti Media since 2013. With a background in both performance and production, she brings a unique energy and professionalism to every event. Connie is frequently hired to perform or present thanks to her warmth, recognisable voice, and proven ability to captivate audiences.
Connie’s career began with a breakthrough win on the BBC talent show How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, where she was selected by Andrew Lloyd Webber to play Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music in the West End. This role established her as a household name, and she went on to release the albums Favourite Things and Secret Love, as well as perform on the London Palladium soundtrack. She later reprised the role of Maria in the UK tour of the show in 2009. These early successes launched a career that spanned stage, screen, and live events, leading to appearances at prestigious performances like Bryn Terfel's Faenol Festival and the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium.
In addition to her theatre work, Connie has achieved notable success in television. In 2011, she became a presenter for BBC’s Songs of Praise and the Cardiff Singer of the World competition, further establishing her credibility as a presenter. She also appeared in BBC’s Casualty in 2012 and starred as Ruth in the UK revival tour of Wonderful Town the same year. Her 2015 documentary, Connie Fisher: I’ll Sing Once More, offered a personal insight into her career and vocal challenges, earning praise for its openness and honesty. Over the years, Connie has been recognised with several prestigious awards, including the whatsonstage.com Theatregoers’ Choice Award and the lastminute.com People’s Choice Theatre Award, and was part of an Emmy Award-winning production.
Connie’s experience, talent, and charisma make her a highly popular performer and presenter choice. Her broad appeal, from musical theatre enthusiasts to television audiences, is matched by her ability to bring authenticity and polish to every role she takes on. Whether singing live, hosting a broadcast, or judging young talent, Connie brings passion, professionalism, and warmth, making her perfect for public performances, special events, and television engagements.
