Graduation and the New Wimbledon Theatre

So the end of a three-year marathon is drawing near, but thoughts of graduation are dwarfed by the Centenary show which is looming!

I am lucky to have a wide spectrum of performance opportunities within this show, from being a dead ancestor in ADDAMS FAMILY, to a Beverly Sister in SINATRA, and, most excitingly, embodying Bette Midler herself in her show-stopping number 'Showgirl Must Go On' from the BURLESQUE section!

I have got to say my favourite part was Bette - with a gorgeous white chiffon dressing gown, with feathered neckline and flowing sleeves, complete with a pink boa and gold turban to boot. Fabulous does not even begin to cover it!

Add to that the indulgence of having a stage full of Las Vegas showgirls framing you and providing sterling BVs and you can see how this number is a performer's dream.

I count myself very blessed to have been a part of this show, and am so grateful for my time at IC - I have improved ten-fold, discovered my identity as a performer and made some solid-gold friendships.

Photos to follow!

Production Assistant

Some interesting news; I've been invited to snatch a glimpse of the world on the other side of the casting table, and as such am currently acting as production assistant for A Stage Kindly (primarily their upcoming production of SLAY IT WITH MUSIC this August!)

So far it's an enlightening experience; I have been dealing with PR companies, press releases, listings, reviewers and 'spreading the buzz'.

This promises to be an epic show, so remember to book early, as tickets are selling fast!

SLAY IT WITH MUSIC
Written by Paul Katz and Michael Colby
Produced by A Stage Kindly Ltd.
The Space - www.thespace.org.uk / 020 7515 7799
19th July – 7th August , 7:30pm
Matinees Sat & Sun at 3pm
(no Mondays)
£13/£11

What a GLEEful show

Last night's show at the Lost Theatre, Vauxhall, was a rip-roaring success. With an incredibly warm and enthusiastic audience, a whole bunch of fresh talent, and a few new friends, I found GLEE S-COOL 2; BACK TO COOL a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Some of the mash-up highlights were Hallelujah/Telephone by Kimberly Blake, and Respect/Someone Like You by Zara Kadir.

Of the 3 MDs, I was lucky to have Katy Lipson to arrange my mash-up of Save Tonight and She Will Be Loved.

Also worth noting was Lillie Collier, who as an emcee has great warmth and a quick wit!

Workshop of our new musical play...

The information about the new kids' musical play 'The Rainbow Collector' by myself and the charming Christopher Burr is largely hush-hush - it's very early days yet.

HOWEVER, I can let slip one tasty tidbit:
The Rainow Primary School has expressed interest in hosting the workshop premiere of our musical play sometime in 2012...


Watch this space!

GLEE S-COOL is back with a vengance!

After a brief rain-check, I'm pleased to announce that the sequel to Paul Taylor-Mills' smash hit show GLEE S-COOL will be staged at Lost Theatre, Vauxhall this coming Sunday.

The show, named GLEE S-COOL 2; BACK TO COOL? is a Glee extravaganza;
Have you ever wondered what school would be like if P-O-P was the new P.E and G.L.E.E is the equivalent to a G.C.S.E? Set in the fictional halls of Glee School, students and their stunning headmistress reflect on their time a Glee School, now that the end of term is fast approaching.

With a 30-strong cast, some awesome chorus numbers, and a whole bunch of iconic songs of the last 30 years mashed up in original and exciting ways, The Lost Theatre is the place to be this Sunday Evening! I'm pleased to be performing, as a part of the '3rd Year', a unique arrangement of Save Tonight (by Eagle-Eye Cherry) and She Will Be Loved (by Maroon 5) - MD'd by the beautiful and talented Katy Lipson.

Come and meet the class of 2011 and let them treat you to some of pops most iconic songs presented in a way that you never thought they could work. With a host of over 20 West Ends stars and a few cheeky surprises, this is an evening not to be missed! By the time class is dismissed, everyone will want to stay for detention!

Director: Paul Taylor-Mills
Musical Directors: Katy Lipson, Steven Luke Walker and Ross Leadbeater
Choreographer: Jodie-Lee Wilde

Tickets are £12/£15 and are available from: www.ticketweb.co.uk or on 0844 847 1680


See you all there!

Glee S-Cool postponed...

I've just been informed that Paul Taylor-Mills' smash hit run of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has been extended, and the whole production moves to the Landor in Clapham North in just 12 days.

However, this happy news means he's completely tied up with restaging and, indeed, re-casting the show, so he's given Glee a raincheck until he can give it his full attention.

Watch this space...

The Lost Theatre, Vauxhall

Happy news:

off the back of APRIL REVUE, director Paul Taylor-Mills has asked me to perform in the second of his successful Glee concerts: GLEE S-COOL; BACK TO COOL

So the place to be on Sunday May 8th is The Lost Theatre, Vauxhall.

BOOKING INFO TO FOLLOW :)