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Wales Online
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Lesley Garrett cast in Northern Ireland Opera's Follies after cancer surgery
Lesley Garrett cast in Northern Ireland Opera's Follies after cancer surgery Garrett will play Heidi Schiller in Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's musical about a group of former showgirls, at the Grand Opera House in Belfast in the autumn Internationally acclaimed soprano Lesley Garrett (Image: ©William Cherry / Presseye ) Classical singer Lesley Garrett has joined the Northern Ireland Opera's revival of Follies, after her cancer surgery. Garrett will play Heidi Schiller in Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's musical about a group of former showgirls, at the Grand Opera House in Belfast in the autumn. The British soprano said on ITV's This Morning earlier this month that she had cancer surgery after being diagnosed with thymoma, a rare cancer of the thymus gland, which could have affected her singing. Since the surgery to remove the tumour, she has made a successful recovery and will now be joining the Follies cast. Garrett said: "I'm so excited to be coming back to Belfast and especially to be making my debut with Northern Ireland Opera at the age of 70. "Sondheim's Follies is a masterpiece and I'm delighted to have been given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform the iconic role of Heidi Schiller." Article continues below The production marks the singer's 45th anniversary in the industry and her debut with the Northern Ireland Opera, where she will play the "opera diva" of the Weismann's Follies. Set in 1971, the musical follows the group as they return to their former Broadway stage at Weisman Theatre, for a final reunion show before its scheduled demolition. Jazz singer Jacqueline Dankworth, who was in the original cast of the West End debut for Sondheim's Into The Woods in 1990, will join the cast as Carlotta Campion. West End stars Anna-Jane Casey and Annette McLaughlin will play former room mates Sally Plummer and Phyllis Stone. The production is directed by Cameron Menzies, with Greg Arrowsmith as the musical director. The musical scored seven Tony awards at the 1972 ceremony and is best known for its songs Broadway Baby, I'm Still Here and Losing My Mind. Article continues below Follies will run from September 13-20.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical to be performed in York in 2026
An award-winning musical is coming to York as part of a world tour. The Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated production, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, will be performed at the Grand Opera House in June 2026. The show tells the true story of a covert operation during World War II, Operation Mincemeat, which, in 1943, saw the Allied Forces make use of a particular "trick" in the pocket of a stolen corpse. The musical, described by a spokesperson as "equal parts farce, thriller, and Ian Fleming-style spy caper," was written and composed by British creative quartet, SpitLip. They said: "We wish to thank the audiences who continue to carry this show with love and enthusiasm. "Operation Mincemeat reminds us that in uncertain times, the bonds between allies are more important than ever - and that message feels especially relevant as we consider all the great nations in which our show will now have the opportunity to play. "This show continues to be the adventure of a lifetime, and we're wildly excited about what's to come." Operation Mincemeat began as a small production at London's New Diorama Theatre, and later had sold-out runs at venues including Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios. It premiered in the West End on May 9, 2023, at the Fortune Theatre. Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical will be performed at the Grand Opera House from Monday, June 1 to Saturday, June 6, 2026. Tickets for the Grand Opera House performances will be made available for sale (date TBC) via
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BAFTA and Tony award winning actress 'thrilled' to bring play to York
A BAFTA and Tony award winning actress is bringing a one-woman play to York. Killing Eve star Jodie Comer will be performing Suzie Miller's award-winning Prima Facie to the Grand Opera House York from February 17 to 21, 2026. Tickets for the production, which Suzie Miller won an Olivier Award for best play, goes on sale at midday on Tuesday 25 March 2025. Jodie won the Olivier Award when she made her theatrical debut in the production at The Harold Pinter Theatre in London and then won the Tony Award when the play transferred to Broadway. "It is a huge privilege to return to Prima Facie for one last time and take this important play on tour across the UK & Ireland," Jodie said. RECOMMENDED READING: "The resonance of Suzie Miller's writing, both in London and New York, exceeded anything we could have imagined. "I'm so thrilled to have the opportunity to get the team back together and take the production to theatres around the country, including my hometown of Liverpool. On a personal note, I can't think of a better finale to what has been such an incredible and deeply rewarding chapter in my life." Playing the role of a young barrister called Tessa, an unexpected event forces her to confront the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and her own morals. Suzie Miller added: "I couldn't be more thrilled about the Prima Facie 2026 tour; this play has already achieved more than we all could have dreamed, and Jodie's commitment to the story reaching so many new venues and communities means more people can be part of the conversation, and the solution."
