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Eastenders’ Anita Dobson to star in Annie at the Opera House, Manchester

image008Former Eastenders  star Anita Dobson will star as Miss Hannigan in a production of the musical ANNIE at Opera House, Manchester in February.

This production recently ran for an extended season in the West End following a sell-out tour of the UK and Ireland in 2015/16, as well as a recent sell-out season in Toronto.

As Angie Watts in EastEnders, Anita Dobson created one of the most popular characters in television, winning numerous awards. Her West End theatre credits include Madame Morrible in Wicked, Mama Morton in Chicago, Mrs Meers in Thoroughly Modern Mille, Chris in Calendar Girls, Joan Crawford in Bette and Joan and Nancy in Frozen at the National Theatre for which she was nominated for an Olivier, Evening Standard and London Critics Award. Her film credits include London Road.

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search…

With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the unforgettable songs ‘It’s the Hard Knock Life’, ‘Easy Street’, ‘I Don’t Need Anything But You’ and ‘Tomorrow’.

The show will run from February 2-16

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REVIEW: The Wizard of Oz @ The Stockport Plaza

The Wizard of Oz Image 3Surely it’s too early for pantomimes in August… Oh no it isn’t!

Stockport Plaza is serving up a summer treat for the kids this week with Regal Entertainment’s production of the Wizard of Oz.

And the youngsters clearly gave the show a huge thumbs up on the opening night, lapping up this fun-filled extravaganza.

The key ingredients of this classic tale of a young girl from Kanzas transported to the magical land of Oz on her way to meet the famous wizard are there.

But there is also plenty of “it’s behind you”, boos and hisses and slapstick, providing a fun summer panto feel.

Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison provokes the boos as the Wicked Witch of the West, but for me, it was Maddie Hope Coelho’s Dorothy who stole the show with a pitch perfect performance.

And of course, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion also delight played by David Heath, Philip Shaun McGuinness and Si Foster respectively.

It’s a great fun time for all the family.

Runs till Saturday April 12

Dave Toomer

 

 

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Pitch Battle star Maddie lands lead role in Wizard of Oz at Stockport Plaza

Maddie Hope CoelhoYoungsters young and old will be transported on a magical journey Over The Rainbow at the Stockport Plaza next week as Pitch Battle star Maddie Hope Coelho takes on the iconic role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. 

The Regal Entertainment’s production begins its North-West tour at the  Plaza on Monday August 7. Continue reading “Pitch Battle star Maddie lands lead role in Wizard of Oz at Stockport Plaza” →