Exciting News

Hi All

I have just received some great news from Fran. She has been a very busy lady recently, long may it continue.

Not only was she preparing for what I have heard were two great concerts on Sunday she has also been recording a new pilot for TV with Leon Lopez one of her fabulous Rent co stars and Hollyoaks In The City fame.

Here are a few photos from filming

Now girls who wouldn't give anything to be Fran in this Shot?

Fran Has also been rewarded with the role of Petra in the Paris (yes I said Paris) run of A Little Night Music in February 2010 alongside Kristen Scott Thomas who will be playing Desiree, other cast members;

Anne Egerman - Rebecca Bottone

Fredrik Egerman - Lambert Wilson

Count Carl-Magnus - Malcom Nicholas Garrett

Contess Charlotte Malcom - Deanne Meek

Fredrika Armfeldt - Celeste de Veazey

Madame Armfeldt - Leslie Caron

Mr Lindquist - Damian Thantrey

Ms Nordstrom - Kate Valentine

Mr Erlanson - James Edwards

Ms Segstrom - Daphné Touchais

Below is a translated version of the article published in "sortiraparis"

English actress Kristin Scott Thomas will join next season, the programming of the Théâtre du Châtelet with A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim.
Kristin Scott Thomas is incredible. It is one of the few actresses to pursue a career both in film and theater, one day triumph on Broadway for the next day be acclaimed in London and eventually to be ovationnée Paris. While the star is currently on view of dream wedding to the film and it stands on the boards of Broadway role in The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, we have to learn the future of the current Parisian actress.
Next spring, the Théâtre du Châtelet present A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim, music in which Kristin Scott Thomas is glad to share the stage with Lambert Wilson, Leslie Caron, David Curry, Rebecca Bottone, Francesca Jackson, Nicholas Garrett, Deanne Meek, Celeste of Veazey, Damian Thantrey, Kate Valentine, James Edwards and soprano Daphne Touchais.
, Directed by Lee Blakeley, under the musical direction by Jonathan Stockhammer, this production will be fully interpreted in English but will be considered as an opera, therefore too many problems on the horizon for those who have difficulty with the language of Shakespeare.
This multi-musical award in the United States and England is directly inspired by the Ingmar Bergman film and we dove into the love lives of several couples in Sweden.
We bet that once again the only reason why Kristin Scott Thomas will have nothing to be ashamed to do with his artistic choices, but will instead be caused by the applause of the Parisian public.

For those of you who don't know the story to A Little Night Music check out the link below.

So Congratulations Must go to Fran on this great opportunity and good luck with the TV Pilot which I'm sure will be a great success.

As I get more news on both of the above I will let you know. Also we will shortly be receiving a few Fan reviews from the Shrewsbury Concerts so keep checking in.

Sara

A Little Night Music

West End Live - Shrewsbury

For all those going to Shrewsbury tomorrow, have a great time I'm sure Fran and Co will give you a great concert.

Please be sure to provide us poor souls who can't male it some great reviews and pictures.

Sara

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Please note there has been a change of Date and Venue -

Maybe because to many of us said we would be out of the country.

Concert is now to take place on

Sunday 14th June

New Venue

The Maidment Concert Hall - Shrewsbury

Time

3pm and 7pm

Tickets remain £10.00 each.

Hope this doesn't cause anyone any problems and maybe more of you can make it.

Tickets For Shrewsbury on Sale Now - Hurry Don't Miss this Oppurtunity

The Ashton Theatre, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury.
Performances at 3pm and 6pm. 21st June 2009
Tickets £10.

Due to limited seating NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON THE DOOR so book early to avoid disappointment.

To book tickets please email westendlive@hotmail.co.uk and request how many tickets you require and for which performance (3pm or 6pm) and we'll get back to you with details of where to send payment.

We shall be performing songs from Les Miserables, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, The Wild Party, Cats, The Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, The Last Five Years, Aspects of Love and many more...

See you there!

Graham, Fran, Gemma and Joel.

West End Live Update -

For anyone wanting tickets for this event in Shrewsbury on June 21st please contact

Westendlive@hotmail.co.uk

Phone number to follow as soon as I have it.

Hot Off The Press.... Or Direct From Fran Anyway

Hi Guys,

Something we've all been waiting for some Fran news. For June 21st.

In order to ensure the event goes ahead On June 21st Fran has to sell 250 tickets to each performance so make sure you all book fast. More details as I get them guys.

The following four stars from The West End will be performing in Shrewsbury to present an evening of current and classic musical theatre.

Graham Newell (Footloose, White Christmas, Babes In Arms, Grease.)

Francesca Jackson (Cant' Smile Without You, Finalist in the BBC show I'd Do Anything, Rent with Denise Van Outen, Tonights The Night.)

Joel Elferink (Les Miserables, Imagine This, Cosi, Into The Woods, Home And Away.)

Gemma O'Duffy (We Will Rock You, Footloose , Voice of Musical Theatre 2006, currently appearing in Spring Awakening.)

There will be two performances at 3pm and 6pm at The Ashton Theatre at Shrewsbury School (to be confirmed). All tickets will be £10.

If you are interested in tickets drop me a message or send me an email...graham_a_newell.com More info to follow shortly.