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The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks actress lands new job AWAY from soap after being killed off – as a backing singer for huge popstar on tour
A HOLLYOAKS actress has landed a huge new job AWAY from the soap after being brutally killed off. The former Hollyoaks star has made a huge career U-turn and is now a backing singer for a huge popstar on a massive tour. Advertisement 7 This former Hollyoaks star has made a career U-turn Credit: Instagram/officialgarybarlow 7 Jemma Donovan is Jason Donovan's daughter Credit: Instagram/officialgarybarlow 7 She is 25 years of age and currently on tour with a very famous popstar Credit: Instagram/sophiecphillips4 7 She is touring with Gary Barlow Credit: Instagram/quentin_rescuedog 7 Gary Barlow is on his Songbook Tour Credit: Instagram/officialgarybarlow Jemma Donavon, daughter of She was The British-Australian actress, 25, who has been in a relationship with Introducing his fans to his band in an Instagram post a couple of weeks ago, Gary revealed Jemma was a backing singer on his tour. Advertisement Read More about Nepo-Babies "Bringing the age group down," Gary said before introducing his backing singers, the hitmaker then walked over to Jemma and fellow backing singer Sophie. Fans have since been raving about Jemma and her beautiful singing voice on social media since seeing her perform with Gary. One person shared a snap on Instagram of Gary at the piano and Jemma holding a mic on stage. They wrote in the caption: " Love how @officialgarybarlow is so kind and encouraging of his singers like @jemma_donovan . Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive " He made sure her microphone was turned right up so we could all hear her, and she was fabulous ." Meanwhile, a fan on X shared a video from the night and wrote: "The finale @GaryBarlow! Hollyoaks Stars Owen Warner and Jemma Donovan's Sun-Soaked Family Holiday "A huge shout out to Jason Donovan's daughter Jemma who was fabulous as a backing singer." Nepo-baby Jemma grew up in London but relocated to Australia in 2018. Advertisement Jemma relocated to her father's home country so she could audition for Aussie soap operas. She then went to several auditions arranged by her father's agent, including an audition for Home and Away. Neighbours stars who made it big The long-running Aussie soap has launched the careers of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Here are some of the Neighbours alums who went on to make it big after starring on the soap... Kylie Minogue Before she hit the big time with her music career, Kylie shot to fame playing Charlene Mitchell on Neighbours. Shortly after her arrival, Kylie began an on and off-screen romance with co-star Jason Donovan, who played Scott Robinson, which gained the couple an army of adoring fans. Jason Donovan After his stint as Scott, singer and actor Alan Dale New Zealand born actor Margot Robbie Way before she was Barbie or Harley Quinn, Margot was best known as Ramsay Street resident Donna Freedman. Her notable storylines included her marriage to Ringo Brown and becoming a young widow following his tragic death. After three years she bid farewell to the soap and Australia with a plan to make a name for herself in Hollywood which she did when she bagged the role of Naomi Lapaglia opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street. Jesse Spencer Russell Crowe New Zealand-native Russell had a brief arc on Neighbours, appearing in four episodes of the soap 1987 as Kenny Larkin, the former cellmate of Street resident Henry Ramsay. The role obviously got him noticed though because he quickly went on to become a fully-fledged Hollywood A-lister, winning the Best Actor Oscar for his standout performance as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator. Her final audition was for the long-running soap opera Neighbours. Jemma's father, grandfather, and aunt had all previously starred in it. Advertisement She originally auditioned for the role of Roxy Willis , but due to her not being right for the role, it went to Zima Anderson. Producers later created a character that was ideal for Jemma. Jemma landed the role of the character of Harlow Robinson . When she joined the soap, Harlow's plot resembled Jemma's own move from England to Australia. Advertisement After her stint in the Aussie soap, Jemma came back to the UK and made her first appearance in Hollyoaks in 2023. She first starred in the soap in January 2023, but nine months later it was announced that the character would be murdered as part of a whodunit storyline with her exit coming shortly after. 7 Jemma Donovan starred in Neighbours just like her famous dad Credit: instagram 7 She also starred in Hollyoaks before her character was killed off Advertisement
Wales Online
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Jason Donovan tickets and how to see Joseph star in Swansea
Jason Donovan tickets and how to see Joseph star in Swansea Jason Donovan will be playing shows around the country, and tickets are out right now. (Image: STEVE SCHOFIELD ) Jason Donovan recently confirmed some exciting news for his fans: He's doubling down on his touring efforts. The Australian star who is best known for taking on the titular role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In 2025, the 56-year-old star played shows all around the UK on his Doin' Fine 25 tour. Now he has revealed 2026 will mark his second run of these concerts. Beginning in February 2026, Jason Donovan will hit the road to play concerts around the UK on his Doin' Fine Encore Tour. Here, he'll play shows at more than 15 venues across two months, including one enormous concert at Swansea's Grand Theatre. Tickets for these shows are available right now, and fans can get involved whether they missed out on the first drop or not. Here's the information: Viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused. Jason Donovan fans can buy tickets right now. (Image: SUZY SLIGHT ) How to buy Jason Donovan tickets now Jason Donovan tickets are available right now through a number of online retailers. These tickets were first released on Friday, April 25, 2025. And, although plenty of tickets have already sold for this tour, there are a number of options leftover. This includes resale websites and official retailers. Here's the breakdown: Speaking up about this upcoming tour, the performer said: "I am so excited about extending this tour. There were some places we were unable to visit on the Doin' Fine 25 tour for logistical reasons, so it's great to be able to go and perform in those venues. "My performing career has been an incredible ride, and I can't wait to celebrate it by performing the songs that have been such an important part of my life. It's been a fantastic tour so far, and I look forward to sharing all those special moments with my fans." READ MORE: Chris Brown tickets and how to get Breezy Bowl XX UK tour presale READ MORE: Cheapest Coldplay tickets for Wembley Stadium and Hull Craven Park shows to buy right now Jason Donovan fans can get involved right now. (Image: SUZY SLIGHT ) Jason Donovan - Doin' Fine Encore Tour Dates 2026 February 26 — Tunbridge Wells, Assembly Hall 27 — Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall 28 — Watford, Colosseum Article continues below March
Wales Online
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Jason Donovan talks Wales, The Rocky Horror Show, In It Together and his one man show Doin' Fine
Jason Donovan talks Wales, The Rocky Horror Show, In It Together and his one man show Doin' Fine The Australian entertainer will visit south Wales three times in the next year to showcase his 35-year career in music, theatre, TV and film Jason Donovan will be performing in Swansea Bay three times within the next year (Image: David Freeman ) Jason Donovan will be something of a regular in south Wales in the coming year. The beloved Australian entertainer, who shot to fame alongside Kylie Minogue on Neighbours, has gone on to be a household name, selling more than three million records in the UK. And despite reaching a 35 year career in music, theatre, TV and film, the 56-year-old is proving that he isn't slowing down yet, with three shows lined up in Swansea Bay showcasing his diverse talents. First, he will take to the stage on the Sunday billing of In It Together Festival at Old Park Farm in Margam on May 25, performing alongside the likes of Ronan Keating and James Morrison. And just weeks later, he will return to perform at Swansea Arena, in Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, as part of a new world tour. He will reprise his iconic role as Frank-n-Furter, following a sold-out Australian Tour in 2024. The Swansea show takes place from Monday, June 9 to Saturday, June 14, with Donovan performing from Wednesday June 11 to Saturday June 14, and Adam Strong taking on the role on the other nights. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Article continues below And not content with just one visit to the city, he will be back at Swansea Grand Theatre on March 17 next year, with his Doin' Fine 25 tour, which is a celebration of his career, taking fans on a journey through his life on both stage and screen, including performances of his hits Especially For You, Too Many Broken Hearts, Any Dream Will Do and Sealed With A Kiss. Ahead of his string of performances in, WalesOnline caught up with the entertainer. Jason Donovan On... The Rocky Horror Show Jason Donovan in the Rocky Horror Show (Image: Photo by David Freeman ) He said: "I love the show. I say to everyone, and I don't get bored of saying it, I get to be a rock star every night, what's not to love? "Rocky Horror is not a Les Miserables or a Joseph, or a Phantom of the Opera, or a Sweeney Todd, but it is a part of pop culture and I love it for its enduring qualities and its complexities, it's an authentic piece, and there's a lot of people who can relate to Frank's dark journey, but there's also a lot of light. "Richard O'Brien writes some great songs - there's a femininity, a masculinity, it's not caught in one time, and it's a twist on everything." Pictured with the cast of The Rocky Horror Show (Image: Photo by David Freeman ) He added: "I love playing that character. I think it's well-written. It's a short show as well which I love, I'm into the idea of that. "Going to work each day is not a chore, it's a labour of love. "I think the show is great entertainment, it has such audience participation, and it's not just an evening at the theatre, it's an event. And with me steering the ship, and I'll say this because I can, it's going to go off. I put 100 percent into that character, I do something different every night, I like to be creative with it." Jason Donovan on... In It Together He said: "The company behind the event is always a very high grade. I hope I can live up to that, I'm sure I can. I think that will be a short little set of songs that we put together for those shows. In those sort of shows, you don't have a lot of time to really be creative, you want to hit the audience with the songs that they know, and that's what I intend to do." Jason Donovan on... Doin' Fine He said: "The show has caught the imagination of people. It's the first real tour of mine where I feel we've struck the right chord between all the shows on my catalogue, even some covers with my dad. "I look back a lot at my career, but I don't stand still. I'm always working, and I like to keep busy. I like to work with people and different casts and productions. The good thing is, I can jump from a Rocky Horror to my own show, and I get to do a broad range of different stuff, and I am not stuck in one genre." Jason Donovan on... Wales He said: "I have spent time in Wales in the past, not a lot of time in Swansea, but I am excited to be bringing the shows there. The last time, I think I was bringing my Midlife Crisis show to Swansea, which was my autobiographical show, but I guess the last time I was in that part of the world doing a show was probably Rocky Horror again, actually. "In Cardiff I did Joseph recently, I did Rocky recently in Cardiff, and Doin Fine, that was actually on Valentine's Day. "The country is great, the people are great, and I can't wait to get back there and perform again. "I am looking forward to performing at Swansea Arena. I hear it's big. I think the show (Rocky Horror) is a rock show, a concert with words. It's got that tone to it. "I know the coastline in Wales is pretty special. I'm always into exploring the coastline. I think it's the right time of year to do that. "I love coming to Wales. I love all the audiences across the UK. "I'm looking forward to seeing my Welsh friends for a few great shows and we'll see you in the summer." Article continues below Ticket information for Jason's In It Together Festival performance can be found by clicking here. For more on the Rocky Horror Show, click here, and you can find out more about his Doin' Fine tour by clicking here.
Irish Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Jennifer Zamparelli lands role alongside Australian heartthrob Jason Donovan
Ex-2FM star Jennifer Zamparelli is set to return to the stage as she lands a role in The Rocky Horror Show. The hit musical returns to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin in August. The Dancing with the Stars presenter will take on the role of the narrator for the show's run from 11 to 16 August 2025. She will join Jason Donovan, who reprises his role as Frank N' Furter following a successful tour in Australia. Zamparelli and Donovan previously shared the stage in the 2013 Dublin production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert in 2013. Speaking about the role, Zamparelli said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be taking on the role of the Narrator in the iconic musical The Rocky Horror Show when it comes to Dublin in August. It's always been a favourite of mine. "It's sexy, outrageously funny and it's going to be so much fun working with such a brilliant cast, including my old pal – the legend that is Jason Donovan." The mum-of-two previously admitted she "had better" when she kissed Australian heartthrob Donovan on stage in 2013. She told us previously: "Jason is amazing. He's not bad. I've had better. I can't believe the stamina that man has because the show is all singing and all dancing. I don't know how they did it. I only did two weeks." Jennifer also told us at the time how her "first love is stage" – and it is how she met her now husband Lau. "Because my first love is the stage, and I've always had a love for the stage. Sure that is how I met Lau. I directed a play. I had a theatre company in Bristol, and I directed him in a play. That's how we met. "That all got pushed to the side so when it came about, I absolutely went for it. "But it was just phenomenal what they do. I'm just in awe of them. To do something like this and to be asked to host the 2025 launch is great." Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show has been seen by over 35 million people worldwide and features classics such as Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet and The Time Warp. Tickets for The Rocky Horror Show are on sale now, with prices starting from €35. For more information, visit
Sunday World
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Jennifer Zamparelli lands role in musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin
She will join the cast of Richard O'Brien's legendary The Rocky Horror Show as 'The Narrator', from August 11-16. Dancing with the Stars presenter Jennifer Zamparelli will feature in a rock 'n' roll musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin this summer. She will join the cast of Richard O'Brien's legendary The Rocky Horror Show as 'The Narrator', from August 11-16. Ms Zamparelli, who featured in comedy shows such as The Fear and Bridget and Eamon, will star alongside Australian star Jason Donovan as he reprises his role of Frank N' Furter, following a sold-out Australian Tour in 2024. The two will be reunited on stage having previously starred together there in the 2013 production of Pricilla Queen of the Desert. Ms Zamparelli said she was thrilled to be joining the cast, adding that The Rocky Horror Show has 'always been a favourite of mine'. "It's sexy, outrageously funny and it's going to be so much fun working with such a brilliant cast including my old pal – the legend that is Jason Donovan. 'It's certainly been a while, but I can't wait to get started,' she said. Ms Zamparelli, who worked on The Republic of Telly, both as a writer and actor, has a diverse career spanning theatre, television, and radio. The 45-year-old Dubliner appeared on the British TV series The Apprentice during season four, making it to week seven after presenting herself as a then 27-year-old marketing consultant. In 2008, she reached the final of the RTÉ gameshow Fáilte Towers. As a live broadcaster, she has presented Dancing with the Stars for the last six years. She left RTÉ 2FM in May 2024, following a decade with the station. Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids–Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank-n-Furter. Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, and Time Warp. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster.
