2012–13: EastEnders In May 2012,
Digital Spy reported that Witts had been cast to play
Derek Branning's son,
Joey Branning, in
EastEnders. Of his arrival to the series, Witts commented, "I am delighted to be joining
EastEnders after being a fan for so many years. Joining the
Branning family couldn't have come at a better time, especially after the recent
British Soap Awards wins."
EastEnders' executive producer
Lorraine Newman said, "Joey is a fantastic addition to the Brannings and after an explosive entrance onto the Square, he is set to break a few hearts as he campaigns to bring Derek down." In October 2013 it was reported that he had decided to leave
EastEnders. His final scenes were aired on 26 December 2013.
2014–present: Theatre, Recovery Road and Manhunt In early 2014 Witts starred as Link Larkin in a production of
Hairspray at the
Curve in Leicester. He appeared in the pantomime
Aladdin at the New Theatre, Hull over the Christmas/New Year period of 2014/15. In March 2015, it was announced that Witts would star in the new American TV series
Recovery Road, as Craig, with the series beginning on 25 January 2016 on
Freeform. In May 2016, it was announced that the show had been cancelled. In May 2018, it was announced that Witts would be making his
West End debut in the hit musical
Wicked, replacing Bradley Jaden as Fiyero from 23 July 2018. Witts left
Wicked on 20 July 2019 and was replaced by
Alistair Brammer. In March 2019, Witts appeared in an episode of the BBC daytime soap
Doctors. He appeared in the pantomime
Cinderella at the Theatre Royal, Norwich over the Christmas/New Year period of 2019/20. In 2021, Witts appeared in the second series of
Manhunt alongside
Martin Clunes. He played DC Adam Spier for four episodes. ==Filmography==