Performance & Acting Career

  • Tony in West Side Story (Slagthuset, Malmö)

  • Danny in Grease (Theater des Westens, Berlin)

  • Jack in Into the Woods (Malmö)

  • Rum Tum Tugger and Mr. Mistoffelees in Cats (Hamburg) – Unique dual contract for singing and dancing roles, a first for the production worldwide.

  • Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show (Ulm)

  • Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (Kina Theatre, Stockholm)

  • Nicole in La Cage aux Folles (Stockholm) alongside Swedish star Jan Malmsjö.

  • Fritz in Pelle Svanslös (Oscars Teatern, Stockholm)

Additional roles include:

  • Romeo in Shakespeare & Rock’n’Roll (Berlin)

  • Ritchie Valens in Buddy Holly Story (Hamburg)

  • Charles in Freak Out (Hamburg)

  • Performed in operettas, musicals, and ballets such as Oh, Mein Papa, My Fair Lady, The Nutcracker, and Gaîté Parisienne during a multi-year contract with one of Sweden’s largest theatres, trained by ballet legends Olga Lepeshinskaya and Hans Brenaa.

Paul's dynamic versatility also led to performances at high-profile galas and as a member of the jazz vocal quartet E-Clipse with Roger Cicero.

Music Composition & Songwriting

Paul Glaser’s prolific career as a composer and songwriter spans original scores, theatrical compositions, and corporate music. His notable achievements include:

  • Voices (first single with Paul Glaser as artist) released under East West Records.

  • Multiple releases featuring Lee Baxter, Petter Bjällö, Annika Bruhns, Anton Zetterholm…

  • Musicals:

    • Peggy – Original musical written, directed, and played to critical acclaim in Hamburg.

    • Three Women (Tre Kvinnor) – Premiered in Sweden in 2022. (song-lyrics and music)

    • Das Gespenst von Canterville, Bambi, Rapunzel, Das Phantom von Opa, Frau Holle and Vom Fischer und seiner Frau with texts by Christian Berg.

  • Theatre Scores:

    • Composed complete scores for Twelfth Night and over 40 additional theatre productions, including Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, Visiting Mr. Green, and The Woman in Black, at The English Theatre of Hamburg.

  • Corporate Compositions: Music for leading brands such as Nikon, Casio, Air Hamburg, Special Olympics, and VW.

    • Releases include Hands in the Air, Peace Brush, and theme music for international product launches and events.

  • Film & Media Scores: Composed for productions such as Shut and Profile of Fear.

Paul continues to collaborate with top industry professionals, writing hit singles for performers like Lee Baxter, Annika Bruhns, and Petter Bjällö while composing innovative works for theatrical stages and film.

Directing & Choreography

Paul has directed and choreographed an extensive repertoire of theatrical productions and corporate events, including:

  • Acclaimed productions such as The Picture of Dorian Gray, Great Expectations (both author of the adaptation and director), Moonlight and Magnolias, The Pride, Apologia, The 39 Steps, Lizard Boy (European Premiere) Shirley Valentine, Death Knell, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Jeeves & Wooster - in Perfect Nonsense, Thrill Me, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.

  • HAP at Sorte Hest, Copenhagen, Denmark.

  • Thrill Me, London West End.

  • Choreographer and performer for Swedish television series Solstollarna, working with stars such as Samantha Fox, Lena Philipsson, Anna Book, and Lili & Susie.

  • Directed gala adaptations for productions such as Les Misérables (Verdi Bundeskongresseröffnungsveranstaltung), Hair, and All for One (based on The Three Musketeers).

  • Corporate Show Direction: Adoro Stadium Tour Germany Austria Switzerland Created innovative performances for brands such as Casio, CLAAS, Nikon, and Visit Sweden.

Voice Acting & Media

  • Extensive voice-over work for major brands, including Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Nivea, and Mini.

  • Featured in television spots, film soundtracks, and stage productions, showcasing his versatility across media platforms.

Leadership & Education

  • Artistic Director: The English Theatre of Hamburg.

    • Led the theatre to new artistic heights through innovative productions and creative programming.

  • Guest teacher at Musical Academy in Rome, leading Master Classes in musical theatre. R1 Musical Academy, Hamburg, Joop van den Ende Academy Hamburg.

Awards & Distinctions

  • Theaterpreis Hamburg – Rolf Mares Award for Best Director (2023)

  • Carina Ari Award for Ballet Excellence (Graduation, Royal Swedish Ballet School)

  • Represented British culture by welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their state visit in 2023.

Publication & Writing

  • Author of Att odla papaya på Österlen (Prisma Publishing)

  • Collaborated on musicals and theatrical works with renowned playwrights and creatives.

  • Critically acclaimed stage adaption of Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations.”

Upcoming

Directing the European Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s “Anthropology” at The English Theatre of Hamburg,