Frances made her West End debut as one of the Divas in Priscilla Queen of The Desert, at The Palace Theatre London, on 7th March, 2011. She says about Priscilla;“I love being a Diva – the make-up, costumes and wigs are very cool and flying is awesome!” Brief biography of Frances: Frances was born in…
I’m a bit of a workaholic. I have never liked sitting still for too long (although the irony of this sentence will be revealed later). I’ve always wanted to be an actor but I don’t hail from a particularly theatrical family. Both my parents are teachers and did excessive work after hours so I think…
From 9th May, 2011, Debbie Kurup will reprise her role of Velma Kelly in the West End production of Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre. Chicago brief synopsis: In the late 1920s in Chicago, Illinois, Velma Kelly murdered both her husband and her sister when she found them in bed together. She welcomes the audience to…
Interview with Amy Edwards Amy was born on 29th December, 1986 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, she has two younger brothers. Amy mentions “we are all very close, I’m very lucky to have had such a supportive family throughout my life and career. One of my brothers is also an actor/musician, it must run…
NEWS Today 9th June, 2011 From 11th July 2011 Carley Stenson will play college sweetheart Elle Woods. Carley, who is currently playing Margot, steps up to play the leading role. Lee Mead joins the cast later this month (20th June) to play Emmett Forrest and Natalie Casey as dizzy beautician Paulette Buonofonté. Peter Davison continues in…
I went to see Betty Blue Eyes at the Novello Theatre London this week and what a treat it was! This is Cameron Mackintosh’s first original production for ten years and he comments that Betty Blue Eyes is “one of the best things that I have ever done”, which is high praise indeed. You may…
Flare Path Written by Terrence Rattigan Flare Path continues the centenary celebrations of Terrence Rattigan with Trevor Nunn’s super revival of his 1942 Second World War drama. Flare Path was from a different era and it is worth considering the time and place that led to the creation of the play in order that you…
Keira Knightley on stage? Having missed her in ‘The Misanthrope’, I really wanted to find out what she’s like as a theatre actress this time around. I might not be a fan as such but like to see ‘big names’ on stage every now and then and this would be interesting. So as soon as…
Olivia Phillip has joined the cast of Priscilla Queen of The Desert the musical, and together with the other new cast members, appear on stage at the Palace Theatre London from Monday 7th March, 2011. With a change of cast there will be excitement and trepidation which will undoubtedly add to the thrill of performing…