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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Laura Whitmore to make her Cork stage debut in The Girl on the Train
The Bray native will make her Cork stage debut when she stars as Rachel Watson in the smash-hit Wiltshire Creative production of The Girl on the Train. The thriller, based on Paula Hawkins' internationally acclaimed best-selling novel, is produced by Melting Pot and Josh Andrews Productions. Whitmore's performance in the role has already captivated audiences across the UK, following its opening at Brighton's Theatre Royal in June. After the Cork run, the play will then move to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin. The completing company cast members, are Daniel Burke as Kamal Abdic, Zena Carswell as Anna, Samuel Collings as Scott Hipwell, Freya Parks as Megan Hipwell, Paul McEwan as DI Gaskill, Edward Harrison as Tom Watson and understudies Ellie Gallimore and Oliver Brooke. The Girl on the Train features Rachel Watson who longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she's been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated. Ms Whitmore who trained at the Leinster School of Music and Drama, studied Shakespeare at RADA and holds a degree in Journalism from Dublin City University admitted she was obsessed by the book when it first came out. 'I I love it when you find a book and all you can think about is that story. "You wake up a little bit earlier to read the book and stay up too late to finish it. I am excited to show people my portrayal of Rachel this summer,' she added. Whitmore, who has fronted shows on MTV and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here spin-off, Celeb Juice has enjoyed a very successful career to date. Her film/TV acting credits include Queenie, Hulu's Four Weddings and a Funeral, 4.3.2.1 and Storage 24. Her first lead in a feature film 'A Mother For An Hour' is out later this year as well as interactive sci fi thriller 'Hello Stranger' starring Sir Derek Jacobi. In 2022 she made her West End debut as Jenny in 2.22: A Ghost Story and returned home to play Lauren in its limited Dublin run in 2024. The successful radio and television broadcaster also launched her documentary Laura Whitmore Investigates in 2023 and she is currently working on a new documentary series. This year she also embarked on Comic Relief's 'Snow Way Back' Arctic Trek to raise vital funds for Red Nose Day which can be seen in a primetime BBC1 documentary. She currently hosts BBC Podcast, Murder They Wrote alongside Iain Stirling. She started her TV career in 2008 winning MTV's Pick me MTV and becoming the face of MTV Europe for almost a decade. She has interviewed some of the biggest musical artists and actors in the world. In March 2021 she released her first book, 'No One Can Change Your Life Except For You' which has gone on to become a Sunday Times Bestseller. Tickets for The Girl on the Train are on sale now and are available from from the box office or by phoning 021 4501 673.
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Laura Whitmore to make her Cork stage debut
Bray-born TV presenter and actress Laura Whitmore will make her Cork stage debut in August when she reprises her lead role in the theatre production of The Girl on the Train at the city's The Everyman theatre. The former Love Island presenter will star as Rachel Watson in the thriller, which is based on Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel from 19 to 23 August. Whitmore, who has also fronted shows on MTV and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here spin-off, Celeb Juice, has been playing the role across the UK and after the Cork run, the play will then move to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. In Dublin. In The Girl on the Train, Rachel Watson longs for a different life and her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. However, when Rachel learns that the woman she's been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated. "I read the book when it first came out and I was obsessed by it," Whitmore says. "I love it when you find a book and all you can think about is that story. "You wake up a little bit earlier to read the book and stay up too late to finish it. I am excited to show people my portrayal of Rachel this summer." Whitmore previously appeared on the Irish stage last year when she starred in 2:22 A Ghost Story at Dublin's Olympia Theatre. The cast for the Cork run also includes Daniel Burke, Zena Carswell, Samuel Collings, Freya Parksl, Paul McEwan,, Edward Harrison and understudies Ellie Gallimore and Oliver Brooke. Whitmore trained at the Leinster School of Music and Drama, studied Shakespeare at RADA and holds a degree in Journalism from Dublin City University. She wrote and starred in the short film Sadhbh for which she won The Ros Hubbard Award for acting in 2019. She toured in the role of Cleo in Peter James' Not Dead Enough in 2017. Her film/TV acting credits include Queenie, Hulu's Four Weddings and a Funeral, 4.3.2.1 and Storage 24. Hello Stranger starring Derek Jacobi.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders legend Sam Womack lands new role worlds away from Ronnie Mitchell
EastEnders legend Samantha Womack is taking on a new role, and it is worlds away from Ronnie Mitchell. Ronnie was a staple on our screens for almost ten years and was part of some major storylines, including the Who Killed Archie Mitchell? whodunnit. There was outrage from fans in 2017 when Ronnie was killed off alongside sister Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) on her wedding day, with both women tragically drowning in a swimming pool. Since leaving the show, Sam has appeared on TV series like Silent Witness and Buffering. She has also taken to the stage in the UK tour of The Girl on the Train, where she met partner Oliver Farnworth, before starring in 42nd Street the Musical. Now, the actress is taking on a new venture, in stage play Dear England, which is set to tour the UK later this year. The play is a fictional take on Gareth Southgate's time as manager of the England men's football team. Sam will take on the role of psychologist Pippa Grange, while Doctors star David Sturzaker will play Gareth Southgate. 'I am so excited to be returning to the stage to perform in Dear England,' Sam said in a video posted to Instagram. More Trending 'It's a wonderful piece of theatre – entertaining and thought-provoking as well as incredibly staged. I am also fascinated by Pippa Grange and her impact on [the] England men's team.' She continued: 'She fundamentally changed the culture and, in turn, the course of sporting history by teaching the squad to embrace their fears and she's an extremely inspiring role to take on. 'I can't wait to delve in and get back to touring around the country with this fantastic show.' View More » Dear England is visit theatres across the country, including Plymouth, Leeds, Norwich and Wimbledon. MORE: EastEnders legends reunite for night out ahead of major character's return after 20 years MORE: Emmerdale celebrates the Lionesses' Euros victory with last minute special scene MORE: Coronation Street and Emmerdale 'face brutal cast culls' as ITV slashes budgets
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raghav Chadha shaves moustache after Parineeti Chopra's veto, fans call it ‘ghar pe dictatorship'
Raghav Chadha started a hilarious social media frenzy after putting out a poll asking supporters if he should cut his mustache. While the majority voted to keep it, the final decision came from his wife, actor Parineeti Chopra, who exercised her veto power and had the last word. Parineeti Chopra's comment overrides Raghav Chadha's social media poll On July 17, Chadha posted a selfie flaunting his moustache and asked followers, 'Should the moustache stay or go?' Parineeti quickly replied, 'You know my answer,' and reposted the poll on her social media stories with the caption, 'Very important poll going on! Go vote.' Despite the poll leaning in favour of keeping the moustache, Chadha revealed his clean-shaven look the next day, writing: 'Democracy nearly triumphed… but she cast the final vote. The veto. And here we are.' Fans responded with humour, calling it 'ghar pe dictatorship' and 'Yahi to nahi karna tha sir.' Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha's relationship dynamic blends humour and mutual respect The couple, who tied the knot on September 24, 2023, in Udaipur, have often shared glimpses of their playful bond. In a recent interview, Parineeti joked that Chadha is 'so good-looking, people always say he should be in films.' However, she clarified that his passion lies in politics, adding, 'He says, 'You do you and I'll do me.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo It's very clear.' Their appearance on Aap Ki Adaalat further revealed their marriage mantra. Chadha humorously said, 'We are happily married… she is happy and I am married. I admit my mistakes, and she agrees it was my fault. Problem solved.' Parineeti Chopra gears up for OTT mystery thriller set in Shimla On the professional front, Parineeti is set to headline a OTT mystery thriller directed by Rensil D'Silva and produced by Siddharth P Malhotra. The untitled series is set in Shimla and features a stellar ensemble including Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jennifer Winget, Soni Razdan, Harleen Sethi, Sumeet Vyas, Anup Soni, and Chaitannya Choudhry. The creators describe the series as a noir thriller that 'unravels secrets, emotions, and the depths of human nature with unmatched intensity.' Tanya Bami, Series Head at Netflix India, called it 'a gripping journey that keeps you guessing until the very end.' This marks Parineeti's OTT series debut, following her successful turn in 'Amar Singh Chamkila' and earlier Netflix projects like 'The Girl on the Train.' Shooting is currently underway, with the release expected in early 2026.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Amazon MGM Studios' Colleen Hoover Movie ‘Verity' With Anne Hathaway & Dakota Johnson Stakes Out Release Date
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios' big feature take of Colleen Hoover's Verity from Michael Showalter and starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett is now opening on October 2, 2026. It had been set for May 15 next year. The first weekend in October has been a rich launch pad for femme thriller movies, particularly those based on bestsellers, i.e. 2014's Gone Girl ($37.5M) and 2016's The Girl on the Train ($24.5M opening). More from Deadline Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Verity,' 'Reminders Of Him' & 'Regretting You' Will Join 'It Ends With Us' Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far Guy Ritchie Exits Amazon MGM Studios 'Road House 2' Verity will face off with Warner Bros' untitled Tom Cruise movie from Alejandro G. Iňárritu. The studio first showed off the trailer to Verity at CinemaCon back in April at their first big splash in Caesars Palace Colosseum Theatre. The pic follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson), who is hired as a ghostwriter for renowned author Verity Crawford (Hathaway) under mysterious circumstances. But her assignment takes a dark turn after discovering chilling autobiographical notes. Faced with a series of deadly family secrets, Lowen struggles to separate fiction from reality, while also blurring the lines with Verity's husband, Jeremy (Hartnett). Ismael Cruz Cordóva and Brady Wagner also star. Nick Antosca adapted with previous scribes being Hoover & Lauren Levine, Hillary Seitz, Angela LaManna, and Will Honley & April Maguire. Producers are Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Stacey Sher, Showalter, Jordana Mollick, Hathaway and Hoover. EPs are Johnson, Lauren Levine and Kerry Orent. Production companies are Eat the Cat, Semi-Formal Productions, Shiny Penny, Somewhere Pictures and Heartbones Entertainment. Verity leaves behind an untitled Neon theatrical release on its previous May 15 date. Amazon MGM Studios' Project Hail Mary trailer recently notched 400M global views in one week, the most ever for a non-sequel, original movie per WaveMetrix. Best of Deadline 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
