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Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Meet the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Star With Early-Stage Alzheimer's
Living on the Moon comes to the Edinburgh Fringe - a poignant yet humorous journey through Alzheimer's Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Writer and performer Molly McFadden's mother, Marietta, had always been a huge supporter of her daughter's career. She would frequently travel from her Tennessee home to New York to see Molly in her latest theatrical production. Until things changed. Living on the Moon which plays at Gilded Balloon Patter House at 2.45pm from 30 July to 24 August, charts Molly's experience of her mother's 12- year demise from Alzheimer's. It is a poignant yet humorous account of how she learned to face the truth and let go. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'One time, at the beginning, she came to see me, and she was acting peculiar,' McFadden recalls. 'She stood and clapped through the whole performance. Then we went to a Broadway show and when we came out, she said, 'That was a wonderful meal.' And there were mood swings. We went out for a wonderful dinner, and she couldn't stop crying. Living on The Moon Told through music, puppetry and love, Living on The Moon is a dialogue between Molly and a puppet named Memory, who represents her mother. The show has gained an extra dimension since Molly has learned she herself has the gene for Alzheimer's and has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Directed by Michael Glavan, Living On The Moon received critical acclaim when it was performed at the York Theater in New York City and in Cleveland at the Border Light Fringe Festival. 72-year-old Molly McFadden holds an MFA from Florida State University where she was voted Most Promising Performer upon graduation. As an actress she has worked in theater in NYC as well as Equity theaters throughout the country. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While living in New York she also pursued a singing career doing cabaret and concerts there and elsewhere. When she was 7 months pregnant, she received a review from Stephen Holden of the NEW YORK TIMEs, 'Molly is a stylist of note and for me an up-and-coming performer with a stunning voice in a disappearing genre". She performed her one woman show based on Tennessee William's women 'Waiting in the Dark' at Circle Rep. in NYC. Her play 'The Man and the Myth' about John Malvin, for which she also composed the music was done at Cleveland Public Theater. Her other works include: 'In the Still of the Night,' 'Cease Not to Think of Me' and 'The Downside' which was awarded the OUTERCIRCLE Award. She is also working with her husband, playwright Brian McFadden on their musical'SCRATCH' based on the play 'The Devil and Daniel Webster.' Michael Glavan is a theatre maker and teacher from Cleveland, Ohio, with a passion for process-driven and devised storytelling. After studying at Kent State University, he spent nearly a decade working as an actor and director Off-Broadway and at regional theatres across the US. In that time, he contributed to the development and production of many new musicals and plays. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He was also part of a multidisciplinary collective that presented original devised works monthly at The Tank NYC. Since returning to the Midwest, Michael has remained a dedicated collaborator and advocate for new work, serving as associate producer and dramaturg for Cleveland Play House's New Ground Theatre Festival (2023–24) and as a company member with Seat of the Pants, an ensemble-based, itinerant theatre company in Northeast Ohio.
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brian McFadden's daughters Molly, 23, and Lilly-Sue, 22, share fun behind-the-scenes glimpse at their dad's wedding after he tied the knot with Danielle Parkinson
Brian McFadden 's daughters have shared a fun behind-the-scenes glimpse at their dad's wedding, after he tied the knot for the third time on Saturday. The Westlife star, 45, married blogger Danielle Parkinson in a beachside ceremony in Cornwall, with his two eldest daughters in attendance. Molly, 23, and Lilly-Sue, 22, are Brian's daughters from his first marriage to Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona, who he was married to from 2002 to 2006. And in a brief video shared on her Instagram, Molly could be seen larking about with her sister as they playfully posed together during the reception. Brian and Danielle celebrated their nuptials at Lusty Glaze Beach on the north Cornish coast amongst family and friends. In footage reposted by Danielle on Instagram, the newlyweds could be seen entering their wedding reception to Stevie Wonder's hit, Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) as the crowd cheered on. Brian posted a video of the milestone to his Instagram account, which received several well wishes from his showbiz pals. Gemma Collins, wrote: 'Congratulations' while Ronan Keating's wife, Storm added: 'Congratulations guys!' It is the third trip down the aisle for the Irish popstar, who was previously married to Atomic Kitten singer, Kerry Katona from 2002 to 2006. He then married Irish DJ, Vogue Williams in 2012, but they divorced in 2015. Fortunately, it was third time lucky for Brian who met P.E. teacher, Danielle in 2016, through a mutual friend, and the pair now share a daughter together, Ruby. The couple first got engaged back in 2019, but were force to postpone their nuptials due to the Covid pandemic. Danielle used to compete in the heptathlon for Rochdale Harriers at Under 21 level and dreamed to making the Olympics as a teenager. However she ended up teaching PE at Matthew Moss High School in Rochdale, where she was said to be popular with the pupils. Brian moved to Rochdale to be with Danielle shortly after they started dating. The couple then welcomed their daughter Ruby Jean in 2021 through IVF, after previously suffering two miscarriages. Brian's ex Kerry previously shared that she 'gets on really well' with his partner Danielle, saying: 'I think I might have a girl crush on her. I always go off of what my girls say for a stepmum, and she's the best stepmum. 'On Mother's Day, I sent her a message. I went, Happy Mother's Day, Danielle. I think she's lovely and they've got a beautiful little girl, Ruby. 'I wish them nothing but joy and happiness.'
Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Living on the Moon comes to the Edinburgh Fringe - a poignant yet humorous journey through Alzheimer's
Writer and performer Molly McFadden's mother, Marietta, had always been a huge supporter of her daughter's career. She would frequently travel from her Tennessee home to New York to see Molly in her latest theatrical production. Until things changed. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Living on the Moon, which plays at Gilded Balloon Patter House at 14.45 from 30 July to 24 August, charts Molly's experience of her mother's 12- year demise from Alzheimer's. It is a poignant yet humorous account of how she learned to face the truth and let go. 'One time, at the beginning, she came to see me, and she was acting peculiar,' McFadden recalls. 'She stood and clapped through the whole performance. Then we went to a Broadway show and when we came out, she said, 'That was a wonderful meal.' And there were mood swings. We went out for a wonderful dinner, and she couldn't stop crying. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Told through music, puppetry and love, Living on The Moon is a dialogue between Molly and a puppet named Memory, who represents her mother. The show has gained an extra dimension since Molly has learned she herself has the gene for Alzheimer's and has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Living on The Moon Directed by Michael Glavan, Living On The Moon received critical acclaim when it was performed at the York Theater in New York City and in Cleveland at the Border Light Fringe Festival. 72-year-old Molly McFadden holds an MFA from Florida State University where she was voted Most Promising Performer upon graduation. As an actress she has worked in theater in NYC as well as Equity theaters throughout the country. While living in New York she also pursued a singing career doing cabaret and concerts there and elsewhere. When she was 7 months pregnant, she received a review from Stephen Holden of the NEW YORK TIMEs, 'Molly is a stylist of note and for me an up-and-coming performer with a stunning voice in a disappearing genre". Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sheperformed her one woman show based on Tennessee William's women 'Waiting in the Dark' at Circle Rep. in NYC. Her play 'The Man and the Myth' about John Malvin, for which she also composed the music was done at Cleveland Public Theater. Her other works include: 'In the Still of the Night,' 'Cease Not to Think of Me' and 'The Downside' which was awarded the OUTERCIRCLE Award. She is also working with her husband, playwright Brian McFadden on their musical'SCRATCH' based on the play 'The Devil and Daniel Webster.' Michael Glavan is a theatre maker and teacher from Cleveland, Ohio, with a passion for process-driven and devised storytelling. After studying at Kent State University, he spent nearly a decade working as an actor and director Off-Broadway and at regional theatres across the US. In that time, he contributed to the development and production of many new musicals and plays.
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kerry Katona, 44, and daughter Heidi, 18, slip into glamorous dresses as they spend quality time at Chester races
Kerry Katona cut a stylish figure as she spent quality time with her daughter Heidi at the Chester races on Friday. The TV personality, 44, looked incredible in a white rosebud print bustier sundress, featuring a corseted bodice, a gathered tie-up bust, and a flared skirt. She added height to her frame with white heeled mules and further accessorised with gold hoop earrings, a dainty necklace, and a silver wristwatch. To complete her race day look, Kerry toted her essentials in a white quilted Gucci Marmont leather cross-body bag and styled her blonde locks in a curly blowout. The former Atomic Kitten star appeared in high spirits as she posed with a glass of bubbly on a private balcony ahead of the races. Meanwhile, her daughter Heidi, 18, also cut a chic figure in a strapless black mini dress, featuring a corseted bodice and a scarf detailing. She added inches to her height with white open-toe heels and toted her essentials in a mini white Prada bag. The aspiring actress styled her long brunette tresses in a voluminous blowout as she enjoyed a glass of bubbly with her mother. Kerry shares Heidi and son Max, 15, with ex-husband Mark Croft. She also has daughters Molly, 23, and Lilly, 20, with ex-husband Brian McFadden and eight-year-old DJ with with the late George Kay. The Atomic Kittens star proved her talent runs in the family as eldest daughter Molly McFadden sent fans wild in a hilarious video posted this week. The 23-year-old offspring of Westlife star Brian and Kerry appeared in one of Kerry's TikTok videos, where she showed off a very impressive range of accents. Kerry introduced the video by explaining that Molly was over in the UK visiting and had travelled overnight to arrive early that morning at Kerry's house. Molly lives in Dublin, where she is an acting student at the prestigious Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin, the alma mater of Normal People stars Paul Mescal and Éanna Hardwicke. Kerry said that she had planned to leave the door unlocked for her so she could get in, but must have forgotten, as Molly went on to explain in her next part of the video. Speaking in her Irish accent, she said: 'Love you mam but I've been sat outside your house now for about an hour and I'm going to p**s my pants so you're going to have to hurry the f**k on! I feel like a stalker, I feel like I'm on a stakeout for the FBI. 'So do me a favour and open the door now!' She then quickly switched to a soft American accent as she whimsically carried on her story, describing watching the sunrise. Molly then impressively showed off other accents, including a posh English one and another thick southern American one, as the light of the morning started to become more visible in her video. She then effortlessly switched to Australian as the video ended. Underneath, fans were loving her accents and penned: 'I hope she is studying drama... she has me dying laughing and her accents were spot on...', 'She definitely deserves an award for that performance.', 'The shifting accents, paired with the different monologues?! Chef's kiss.', 'Too funny absolutely luv molly she's class.', 'Her accents are spot on. Not only is Molly McFadden hilariously funny. She has an amazing singing voice too. She's super talented. I can't wait to see what she's gonna do in the future.'
