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Will Young will join Louise Redknapp in Cabaret at New Wimbledon Theatre and the Churchill Theatre, Bromley Image The original Pop Idol is heading back to the stage to kick off a UK tour reprising his Olivier Award nominated role Will Young stars alongside Louise Redknapp in Wimbledon and Bromley to reprise his Olivier Award-nominated performance as Emcee in Rufus Norris’ acclaimed production ‘Cabaret’. Young has played the part before in both the 2012 and 2014 UK tours after rising to fame for winning the 2001 series of Pop Idol and going on to hold the record for the fastest selling debut single in UK history. The Evergreen singer said: “I am really excited about the show and performing again – this will be my third time. “I wasn’t sure if I would do part again – I can’t quite believe it as I said goodbye to him so it is a total bonus. “I kept saying you can’t indulge too much and do it again but then I was thinking well could I do it and then the offer came in and I was like it was meant to be.” The Pop Idol winner stars alongside pop singer and television presenter Louise Redknapp who will make her debut as Sally Bowles after finding fame as a member of the R&B girl group Eternal in the 90s. “Louise is great – she really is and I wouldn’t say anything at all and keep quiet if I didn’t think so,” the music artist said. “Also when I knew Louise was doing it I just had to do it and it was even more meant to be. “She will be the best Sally that I have ever performed with because we are both pop stars and I think it will be really interesting as we bond on that - you know she really has that additional star quality.” Young has opened up to the public about being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 2012 while making his debut in the Cabaret tour and that he has previously suffered from panic attacks which he has spent previous years having treatment for. He said: “To be honest this year I am more worried about my dogs pooing on my carpet than anything else because they come with me and on tour. “Do you know I might even try and get them to come on stage with me. The pop stars start rehearsals next week for the musical which features some of the most iconic songs in theatre history including including ‘Money Makes The World Go Round’, ‘Two Ladies’ ‘Maybe This Time’ and ‘Cabaret’. Young said: “I know it will be fine as I have done it all before but I look forward to working on my voice and accent again. “I am looking forward to getting my head and body back into it - he is such a free spirit I can literally go with it like meditation – he has a true presence – there is no thought – it is all about being in the moment. “The show ultimately always depends on the audience because then it takes a life of its own. “Oh the costumes are amazing – I wear a different costume each time I am on stage so I am always on my toes but they really strike a balance because they look like they do belong in the time but still feel more modern. Norris, the director of the National Theatre and a multi-award-winning theatre and opera director, has turned Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a haven of corruption with the ‘legendary and notorious’ Emcee at the heart who performs nightly at the infamous Kit Kat Klub. Young said: “Rufus has done so well at the National – we became really good friends through Cabaret and I really believe in what he does – he is a true artist and does things differently. “He is a gentle director not a shouty shouty one which really works because you know that saying how the captain runs the ship is how the ship runs the course. “The cast and crew are like a family we all work so well together.” http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/15..._and_Wimbledon/

BASIENKA BLAKE | Fraulein Kost SAINOU TALENT AGENCY LONDON She has worked extensively with The Aquila Theatre Co. in Romeo and Juliet and Canterbury tales (US Tour), as well with The Pitlochry Festival Theatre where she has led in their productions Hello Dolly and A Little Night Music. She is currently performing on the UK Tour Cabaret for Bill Kenwright Ltd directed by Rufus Norris. Screen credits include Victoria for ITV, Not Going Out for the BBC and feature film London Road directed by Rufus Norris. Film LONDON ROAD, Cuba Pictures, Rufus Norris Janet, DON’T STOP DREAMING, Media What Else Productions Ltd, Karan Saluja Jackie, LUNAR GIRL, Innocent Films, Janis Sharp Television Elena, CASUALTY, BBC TV, Tracey Larcombe Madam, VICTORIA, ITV/Mammoth Screen, Sandra Goldbacher Olga, NOT GOING OUT, BBC TV & Avalon, Nick Wood Yasemine, CHOPRA TOWN, Hat Trick Prods for BBC TV, Sean Grundy Svetlana, CARRIE AND BARRY, Hartswood Films, Martin Dennis Erika Okur, CASUALTY (2 Eps), BBC TV, Declan O’Dwyer/Christopher King Rosa Millcroft, DOCTORS, BBC TV, Topher Campbell Briony Wellborn, THE ROYAL, YTV, Paul Duane Francoise, THE SECOND COMING, Red Productions, Adrian Shergold Toni, CLOCKING OFF, Red Productions, David Jackson Roanna, A GOOD THIEF, Granada Films, Douglas Mackinnon Corinne, SMALL POTATOES, Hat Trick Prods for C4, Paul Duane Valerie, THE VICE , Carlton TV, Douglas Mackinnon Karen, GET REAL, Carlton TV, Dewi Humphreys Karen, WITH FRIENDS LIKE YOU, Carlton TV, Martin Dennis Gitta, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, Warner Bros., Juan Mas Mandy, THE KNOCK, LWT, Keith Washington Caroline, FRANK STUBBS (Series Regular), Noel Gay/Carlton TV, Various Theatre Fraulein Kost, CABARET (UK TOUR), Bill Kenwright Ltd, Rufus Norris DC Hicks, RUMPY PUMPY, Theatre Royal, Windsor / New Union Theatre, Simon Greiff Vivienne, PYRENEES, Pitlochry Festival Theatre Mrs Shuttleworth, HOME AND BEAUTY, Pitlochry Festival Theatre Desirée, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Pitlochry Festival Theatre Evilla, CINDERELLA, Mercury Theatre, Daniel Buckroyd Dolly, HELLO DOLLY, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Richard Baron Mrs Erlynne, LADY WINDEMERE’S FAN, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Richard Baron Coral/HMQ, SINGLE SPIES, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Richard Baron La Goulou, PARIS THUNDER, Charing Cross Theatre, Phil Willmott Natasha, ROUGH CROSSING, Vienna’s English Theatre, Philip Dart Isabella, VENEZIA, Teatro San Gallo, Venice, David Bozzato Conchita, COPACABANA, Watermill Theatre, Craig Revel Horwood Fraulein Kost, CABARET, UK Tour, Rufus Norris Vivien, DIRTY DANCING, Aldwych Theatre, West End, James Powell Wife of Bath, CANTERBURY TALES, Aquila Theatre Co, Lincoln Centre New York/US Tour, Peter Meineck Juliet, ROMEO & JULIET, Aquila Theatre Co, Lincoln Centre New York/US Tour, Robert Richmond Vicky, PREACHEROSITY, Okai Collier Company, Omar Okai Cruella De Vil, ONE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS, Chester Gateway, Richard Williams Mary, CAUGHT IN THE NET, UK Tour, Bruce James Bathsheba Everdene, FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, Middle Ground Theatre Co., Alison Gorton Conchita, COPACABANA, Rossen & Ronnow (Scandinavian Tour), Craig Revel Horwood Charlotte, CHARLOTTE’S WEB, Birmingham Stage Co, Graeme Messer The Grand High Witch, THE WITCHES, Birmingham Stage Co, Graeme Messer Ursula, SWEET CHARITY, Victoria Palace, West End, Carol Metcalfe Suzanne, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, English Theatre Frankfurt, Richard Hansom Belinda, NOISES OFF, Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, Jonathan Holloway Bunny/Beth, CALIFORNIA SUITE, Derek Nimmo Ent., Roger http://www.sainou.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2-1392594787_Basienka-Blake-111-copy-300x378.jpg

Matthew Weasley playing Bobby again. http://www.fromheretoeternitythemusical.com/images/photos/matthew-wesley.jpg

Thanks to Julie for information on the cast. Susan Penhaligon/Fraulein Schneider Susan Penhaligon (born 3 July 1949) is a British actress and writer. She is known for her role in the drama series Bouquet of Barbed Wire (1976), and for playing Helen Barker in the sitcom A Fine Romance (1981–84). She also appeared in the soap opera Emmerdale (2006). Her film appearances include No Sex Please, We're British (1973) and Paul Verhoeven's Soldier of Orange (1977). Penhaligon's first appearance in the theatre was playing Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at the Connaught Theatre Worthing in a two weekly repertory company.[5] In the West End she appeared in a 1987 production of Three Sisters at the Albery Theatre.[6] In 1982, she played a leading part in The Real Thing at the Strand Theatre, Aldwich (now called the Novello). She appeared in The Maintenance Man at the Comedy Theatre in 1987, and played "Curley’s Wife" in a 1984 production of Of Mice and Men at the now defunct Mermaid Theatre.[7] She has toured the UK extensively, appearing in productions of The Constant Wife (Richmond Theatre, 2004),[8] Mrs. Warren's Profession (Richmond Theatre, 2009),[9] Death Trap (Theatre Royal, Norwich, 2002),[10] Agatha Christie's Verdict (Floral Pavilion Theatre, 2011),[5] Dangerous Obsession with Simon Ward (Theatre Royal, Bath, 1989),[11] and Lord Arthur Saville's Crime by Oscar Wilde (Richmond Theatre, 2005).[12] She was in Time and the Conways, Lower Depths and The Cherry Orchard, and played a leading part in Arthur Miller's Broken Glass at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds. In the Edinburgh Festival Fringe she appeared in the premiere of Dario Fo's Abduction Diana and she appeared in a critically acclaimed production of Misery at the King's Head Theatre. http://thatsmycornwall.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/spotlight_pic.jpg

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Less than a month to opening night. :yahoo: Cast announcement. Cast announced for tour of Cabaret starring Will Young and Louise Redknapp The last tour of Cabaret the Musical which followed a run at the Savoy Theatre and starred Will Young as the enigmatic Emcee ended in December 2013. Bill Kenwright is mounting a new UK tour of the musical starting next month when Will Young is again to play the award winning role of the Emcee. Strictly Come Dancing finalist and ex Eternal member Louise Redknapp is playing Sally Bowles. They will be joined by Susan Penhaligon/Fraulein Schneider, Charles Hagerty/Cliff Bradshaw, Linal Haft/Herr Schultz, Nick Tizzard/Ernst Ludwig (u/s Schultz),Basienka Blake/Fraulein Kost with ensemble members Katrina Kleve (u/s Sally Bowles), Jordan Livesey (u/s Emcee), Helen Siveter (u/s Kost), Alicia Mencia, Sophie Hirst, Maria Garrett, Hannah Nicholas, Liam Marcellino, Jack Mitchell, Luke Jackson and swing Matthew Wesley Theatre Spy at 08:18

Olly Mann @OllyMann 21m @willyoung Really nice chatting to you just now whilst you drove your Merc! Best of luck with the show. Host of Radio 4's Male Room and podcasts Answer Me This!, The Modern Mann, The Media Podcast and The Week Unwrapped

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Will and Chris were on the Media Show on radio 4 today. https://twitter.com/carolewalkercw/stat ... 0234342400 Carole Walker‏Verified accoun@carolewalkercw Really enjoyed chatting about the lobby with @amolrajanBBC on Media Show .. star struck to be in studio with Will Young! Clean shaven possibly in rehearsals for Cabaret.

Tweets from Will. Will Young @willyoung 18m And the new episode! Listen now to the new episode of Homo Sapiens with @PeterTatchell. He is beyond inspiring. acast.com/homosapiens/s0… Will Young @willyoung 19m Question of the day for #homospapiens who was your first crush?

Tweets from Will. Will Young @willyoung 18m And the new episode! Listen now to the new episode of Homo Sapiens with @PeterTatchell. He is beyond inspiring. acast.com/homosapiens/s0… Will Young @willyoung 19m Question of the day for #homospapiens who was your first crush?

Episode 5 with Peter Tatchell up now.

Will and Chris will be pleased.They mentioned their top shows to appear on were here and Woman's Hour. https://twitter.com/Vinny_LBC/status/898178120959762434 VincwMent McAviney‏Verified account @Vinny_LBC @willyoung Hi Will, listening to #homosapienspodcast, we'd love to have you both on @LBC, could you follow to DM to arrange, thanks x

https://twitter.com/RossAdams77/status/ ... 0952545280 Ross Adams@RossAdams77 Great coverage in today's @MetroUK @willyoung and Chris, congrats!

Will has signed with a new pr company. http://murraychalmers.com/murray-chalmers-...ew-client-wins/ Following MCPR’s newly implemented service led approach, including Personal PR, social media advisory and more, new multi-genre clients include Will Young (multiple projects), E4’s Celebs Go Dating’s dating expert Eden Blackman, and Trevor Horn.

This dog has got me through 5 years of the most hideous illness and helped me get well again . Thank you Esme xxx @SoiDogPhuket rescue a dog

The third episode with Rebecca Root is my favourite so far. :D

Thanks Ros. I agree another great listen. It was lovely to hear how enthusiastic and ambitious Chris and Will are about this project on 5 live. I hope it takes off for them.

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