David Shannon will return to the Queen’s Theatre as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables from Tuesday 3rd April to Saturday 16th June, 2012. David has appeared in numerous concerts and musicals, and also has many recordings to his name as well as film and television appearances. David took time out from his busy schedule this week to answer some questions about himself and his career. I hope you enjoy reading what he has to say. You went to school and grew up in Ireland. At what age did someone realise that you had a talent for singing? My mother … more »
Interview with Dianne Pilkington: Sophie De Palma in Master Class
Dianne Pilkington trained at the Guildford School of Acting and made her professional stage debut in Les Miserables (West End) in 1997. Dianne is best known for her role as Galinda in Wicked the Musical alongside Kerry Ellis as Elphaba and has also appeared in numerous other musical productions, such as She loves me (Chichester Festival Theatre), The 39 Steps, (Criterion Theatre), Sweeney Todd (Bridewell Theatre), The Beautiful Game (Cambridge Theatre), Taboo (Venue Theatre), Beauty and the Beast (UK tour), Tonight’s the Night (Victoria Palace Theatre) and Cats (UK tour). She is currently starring as young soprano Sophie de Palma … more »
Interview with Jodie Jacobs: Rock of Ages
Jodie is currently performing as Regina/Candi in Rock of Ages at the Shaftesbury Theatre for which she recently won an award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Making her stage debut in Peter Pan at Richmond Theatre, Jodie followed this up by going to Off-Broadway where she sang Charles Miller songs to packed houses every night. She made her West End debut in We Will Rock You before starring in the lead role of Serena in Fame at the Aldwych Theatre. Her stage credits include Little Shop of Horrors at the Duke of York’s Theatre as well as … more »
Interview with Iqbal Khan
Following on from his recent success directing Broken Glass at the Vaudeville Theatre, Iqbal Khan is now directing the world premiere of Ishy Din’s new play Snookered. Earlier this week Iqbal answered some questions about himself and his career. I hope you enjoy this fascinating interview. You were born in Birmingham. How did your childhood help define you as a person? Birmingham in the 70s and 80s was culturally very diverse with a clear division between the white majority and the largely black and Pakistani communities. Although part of a large extended family, I found myself not socialising enormously. … more »
Interview with Tamara Wall: Legally Blonde The Musical
For the past year Tamara has starred as Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. She has performed this role superbly and will be remembered for the many fantastic performances that she has given in this brilliant show. Since making her stage debut in Woking, Tamara has appeared in various regional theatres, toured the UK and also starred in the West End. She has several television credits including The Royal Variety Performance and the popular television programme, Eastenders. Tamara took time out this week to answer a few questions about herself and her career. What … more »
Interview with Gerard Carey: Master Class
Our interview with Gerard Carey who is appearing as Stagehand in The Tony Award-Wnning Smash Hit Master Class at the Vaudeville Theatre. Master Class is an insight into the life and loves of Maria Callas, the iconic opera singer whose turbulent private life and fiery temperament were as astonishing as her formidable talents. Inspired by her master classes of the early 70s, this is a riveting, hilarious and intensely moving portrayal of the sacrifice and heartache behind the artist, the diva and the legend. Gerard took time out from the play to answer a few questions. What were your … more »
Interview with Emily Shaw: Matilda The Musical
Emily is currently performing as the Acrobat in Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre. “There is something in our show for everyone, young and old. Besides, if you don’t come, then it will be straight to the chokey!” Emily made her professional stage debut as Little Cosette in Les Miserables. She has toured with Beauty and The Beast, Mary Poppins and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She has also starred as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at Richmond Theatre and played the leading role in Snow White in Northampton. Emily performed in Matilda with the RSC at Stratford upon … more »
Interview with Naomi O’Connell
Naomi is currently performing as the aspiring opera singer Sharon Graham in Terrence McNally’s Master Class at the Vaudeville Theatre. She comments about the play: “There is a truth to Terrence McNally’s writing that hits home in a big way. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will give you something to think about.” Graduating from the Royal Irish Academy of Music in 2008, Naomi then studied at The Juilliard School in New York. She won the Juilliard Vocal Arts Honors Recital with her good friend and brilliant pianist Brent Funderburk. Their prize was … more »
Interview with Zoe Birkett
Zoe will soon be performing in the UK tour of Hair, starring alongside Gareth Gates and Amy Diamond. Having had a sell-out European tour, Hair will open at the Liverpool Empire Theatre on Tuesday 10th April 2012. Zoe has appeared in West End shows including Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Thriller Live and more recently Respect La Diva. Having been a Pop Idol finalist in 2002, Zoe followed that up with chart-topping success with her number one hit Get Happy. Some of the leading venues that she has performed at include: The Royal Albert Hall, VE Day at Trafalgar … more »
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