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The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 17 July 2013 CMBA Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 31 Singin’ In The Rain to make a splash at the Liverpool Empire Report by Henry James FOLLOWING its recent sell–out season in London’s West End, the critically acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre production of the musical Singin’ In The Rain is to come to Liverpool. The show will star former Casualty star Maxwell Caulfield as studio boss RF Simpson, Coronation Street favourite Vicky Binns as starlet Lina Lamont, James Leece as Don Lockwood, Amy Ellen Richardson as Kathy Selden and Stephane Anelli as Cosmo Brown. Maxwell Caulfield said: “I am beyond thrilled to be hitting the road with Singin’ in the Rain. As a huge fan of the original movie, the chance to bring this story to life on stage is something I couldn’t pass up and it’ll be great visiting some of the beautiful theatres on the tour, some I’ve been to previously, some are going to be a brand new experience for me. “Theatre work is a huge passion of mine and having dealt with a few studio bosses in my time too, I relish the opportunity to play RF Simpson in this glorious production.” Vicky Binns added: “To be in a musical of this scale and quality is a dream job for me. “I was blown away when I saw this production in London, so it’s a thrill to bring it straight from the West End to Liverpool. “If like me, you have seen and love the film, it is a real treat to see how it can be brought so lavishly to the stage, if not, what a way to experience the story for the first time you can’t beat live Theatre! “The part of Lina Lamont is a gift of a role as the writing is packed with Vicky Binns as Lina Lamont Code NA humour, pathos and well...fabulousness!”. Don Lockwood is a silent movie star with everything he could want – fame, adulation and a well–publicised ‘romance’ with his co–star Lina Lamont. But Hollywood Free chance to learn to sing like the greats IF you would like to learn to use your voice like one of the great singers, Opera Viva’s director, David Palmer, is offering a free lesson to help you release your true voice. “Most people don’t realise how important breath control is to produce a beautiful voice, and there are a few simple techniques that can set you on the way to improving the strength and the quality of your sound,” says David, who has just directed Opera Viva’s GHOST the Musical, based on the Academy Award winning film, is still being performed at the Opera House, Manchester – where it enjoyed its world premiere and smash hit seven–week pre–West End run. ENTERTAINMENT successful production of Carmen, as well as singing the leading role of Escamillo the toreador. He is willing to provide free initial consultations and lessons to anyone interested in exploring their vocal potential . These will be held in Crosby, Merseyside this Saturday (July 20). If you are interested in taking part, phone 07969 880177 to make an appointment. henry.james@champnews.com Last chance to see Ghost the Musical Almost 100,000 tickets were sold for Ghost the Musical at the Opera House in 2011, and the show won rave reviews. It runs at the Opera House until this Saturday (July 20) as part of its UK tour. Maxwell Caulfield Code NA is about to change forever. There is rumour in the studio of a new kind of film, where the actors actually talk and sing...and dance. Can Don and the uniquely voiced Lina make the transition and will chorus girl Kathy Selden fulfil her dream of stardom and capture Don’s heart along the way? This production of Singin’ the Rain opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre in summer 2011 and extended due to public demand. It then transferred to the iconic Palace Theatre in the West End in February 2012 where it received four Olivier Award nominations, and played to more than 750,000 audience members, some leaving the theatre a little wetter than when they arrived! Singin’ in the Rain features songs such as Make ‘em Laugh, Good Morning, Moses Supposes and Singin’ in the Rain. The stage production of Singin’ in the Rain is based on the classic Metro–Goldwyn–Mayer 1952 film starring Gene Kelly. The show will play at the Liverpool Empire from April 22 to May 3, 2014. For more information call 0844 871 3017. 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Now, with five successful albums, a folk music “Album of the Year” nomination and ‘Top of the World’ features in Songlines magazine, Frigg have firmly established themselves as the leading act on the Nordic scene. Frigg’s globetrotting has seen them complete six extensive tours of North America, together with tours of Australia, Japan, Germany, Austria, the Benelux countries, appearances in Malaysia, Spain, Portugal, France and several tours of Switzerland. The innovative young combo features the virtuosic talents of AN ACCLAIMED French street theatre company took centre stage at Ormskirk’s Edge Hill University last week with a breathtaking human mobile suspended 100 feet above the campus. The world–renowned theatre three members of the famed Jarvela family from the central Finland village of the same name in the municipality of Kaustinen – siblings Alina and Esjo Jarvela and their cousin Antti, the band’s frontman. The three are from the family’s fourth generation of famous fiddlers though Antii turns his hand to the double bass in this unstoppable, high–energy line–up. Boasting several multi–instrumentalists, the four front–row fiddles and double bass are complemented by Petri Prauda’s cittern, mandolin, bagpipes and Jew’s harp and Tuomas Logren’s guitar and dobro. Drawing first and foremost on the folk music heritage of their homeland, their fjord and forest–imbued Nordic tunes are peppered with infusions of world music styles from Celtic to Balkan and Americana, aiming to make a truly distinctive, irrepressible and life–affirming sound. This is a chance to see Finland’s finest fiddlers on their “short order” four–date UK tour. For more information or to book, call The Atkinson box office on 01704 533 333, over the counter or by booking online at theatkinson.co.uk. Human mobile wows thousands at Edge Hill University campus DANCING CLASSES • FREE instructional DVD and CD set on week three • Have fun learning to dance to ALL types of music • Get fit with some gentle EXERCISE • NO partner needed • Make new FRIENDS CALL STEVE for more details … 07984 169 939 troupe Transe Express brought their Mobile Homme show to campus, which combined circus skills, visual arts, music and dance in performances that took place above the crowds. The free event was watched by almost 3,000 people. Join Steve H for his new Absolute Beginners Classes starting 7pm–8.30pm on Thursday 18th July First session only £1 WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY? normally £3.50 Social Dancing/Returners welcome — 8.30pm-10pm — Central Dance Studios 99 Eastbank Street, Southport (above carpet shop) 1120532
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