Gurinder Chadha’s hit film Bend It Like Beckham is being readied for the West End stage and following a host of auditions and workshops, the cast for the highly anticipated stage version Bend It Like Beckham the Musical has been formally announced.
Natalie Dew will play football crazy Jess with Lauren Samuels as Jules, a player with the Harriers, a local women’s football team, and Jamie Campbell Bower as their coach Joe. The three young leads will be supported by some familiar faces, including comedian Ronni Ancona who plays Paula, Jules’s Mum, with Jamal Andréas as Jess’ good friend Tony.
Preeya Kalidas who appeared in the original film as one of the cousins, will take on the role of Pinky, Jess’ sister and Tony Jayawardena andNatasha Jayetileke take on the all important roles of her parents, Mr and Mrs Bhamra.
Jess needs extra time. She is facing...
Natalie Dew will play football crazy Jess with Lauren Samuels as Jules, a player with the Harriers, a local women’s football team, and Jamie Campbell Bower as their coach Joe. The three young leads will be supported by some familiar faces, including comedian Ronni Ancona who plays Paula, Jules’s Mum, with Jamal Andréas as Jess’ good friend Tony.
Preeya Kalidas who appeared in the original film as one of the cousins, will take on the role of Pinky, Jess’ sister and Tony Jayawardena andNatasha Jayetileke take on the all important roles of her parents, Mr and Mrs Bhamra.
Jess needs extra time. She is facing...
- 1/13/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Lauren Samuels has said that she is pleased at the response to her debut performance as Sandy in Grease at London's Piccadilly Theatre. The 22-year-old actress won the role in the West End production after finishing as runner-up in reality TV contest Over The Rainbow. Samuels told the Evening Standard: "I was so disappointed not to win Over The Rainbow, but so happy to land this role - especially to tread the boards before any of the other Dorothys. “I'm really pleased about how it went. I've never been so nervous (more)...
- 7/28/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Over The Rainbow finalist Lauren Samuels has landed a role in the West End production of Grease. Samuels, who finished third in Andrew Lloyd Webber's BBC talent show, will play the iconic role of Sandy at London's Piccadilly Theatre. The singer will star alongside ex-Hear'say popstar Noel Sullivan in the production from July 26 until January 22, 2011. Siubhan Harrison has also joined the cast as Rizzo. "I am so unbelievably excited to be joining the wonderful cast of Grease," said Samuels. (more)...
- 6/29/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Over The Rainbow winner Danielle Hope has been offered a free trip to Kansas to train for her role in The Wizard of Oz. The Manchester singer triumphed last weekend on the Andrew Lloyd Webber talent show, beating Lauren Samuels and Sophie Evans to the West End prize. Ticket sales for the new Wizard Of Oz production have soared 300% since Hope was revealed as the winner on Saturday night, confirmed lastminute.com. As a reward, the website has promised a free holiday to America for the 18-year-old so that she can visit (more)...
- 5/25/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Danielle Hope has scooped the title on BBC’s Over The Rainbow and won the role of Dorothy on a West End stage.
After Lauren Samuels was eliminated during the first of tonights live shows, the public’s final choice was between 17 year old Danielle and Welsh competitor Sophie Evans. After the pair performed their own renditions of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ and their favourite songs of the series, the result of the public vote was revealed.
On winning Danielle said: “I really, really don’t think a thank you is enough. For the amazing public and everyone who comes to support us every week and the girls. Thank you and it comes from [the heart] and we all [thank you] for this amazing opportunity.”
Lord Webber gushed: “The nation hasn’t got it wrong yet. My goodness me, you can act from the soul, and that’s very, very special.”
Danielle will has...
After Lauren Samuels was eliminated during the first of tonights live shows, the public’s final choice was between 17 year old Danielle and Welsh competitor Sophie Evans. After the pair performed their own renditions of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ and their favourite songs of the series, the result of the public vote was revealed.
On winning Danielle said: “I really, really don’t think a thank you is enough. For the amazing public and everyone who comes to support us every week and the girls. Thank you and it comes from [the heart] and we all [thank you] for this amazing opportunity.”
Lord Webber gushed: “The nation hasn’t got it wrong yet. My goodness me, you can act from the soul, and that’s very, very special.”
Danielle will has...
- 5/22/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Lauren Samuels has become the ninth contestant to be voted off Over The Rainbow. With the fewest public votes, the 22-year-old finished in third place behind Danielle Hope and Sophie Evans. On learning her fate, Samuels said: "Oh my goodness. I've learnt an incredible amount about myself and my abilities as a performer and I have made some incredible friends. "I just (more)...
- 5/22/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Over The Rainbow host, Graham Norton, believes tonight’s final is “a two horse race.”
Graham said of tonight’s show, “I think it’s between two. Sophie Evans and Danielle Hope are very young but they’re tough as old boots. It’s too close to call.”
Lauren Samuels remains in the running though, and Graham told The Sun that Andrew Lloyd Webber “loves all three contestants.”
He added, “I’ve never seen him [Andrew] more relaxed…
“It’s really down to the girls now. The stakes are high.
“Danielle is perhaps the most extraordinary young performer for her age I have ever worked with.”
And bookmakers have been busy taking bets on tonight’s final; Ladbrokes have Danielle as 8/11 favourite, with Sophie at 2/1 and Lauren at 5/1.
The show starts tonight at 7pm, with the results show at 8.55pm.
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Graham said of tonight’s show, “I think it’s between two. Sophie Evans and Danielle Hope are very young but they’re tough as old boots. It’s too close to call.”
Lauren Samuels remains in the running though, and Graham told The Sun that Andrew Lloyd Webber “loves all three contestants.”
He added, “I’ve never seen him [Andrew] more relaxed…
“It’s really down to the girls now. The stakes are high.
“Danielle is perhaps the most extraordinary young performer for her age I have ever worked with.”
And bookmakers have been busy taking bets on tonight’s final; Ladbrokes have Danielle as 8/11 favourite, with Sophie at 2/1 and Lauren at 5/1.
The show starts tonight at 7pm, with the results show at 8.55pm.
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- 5/22/2010
- by Lynn
- Unreality
The winner of BBC One talent show Over The Rainbow will release a charity single, it has been revealed. Danielle Hope, Lauren Samuels and Sophie Evans will battle it out tomorrow night to win the role of Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's updated West End musical. Whoever the nation votes the champion on Saturday night will release a cover of Judy Garland's iconic 'Over The Rainbow' from the original Wizard of Oz movie. It will be released for download on Sunday, May 23. A physical copy featuring 'The Wizard Of Oz Medley' follows on May (more)...
- 5/21/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Over The Rainbow hopefuls Lauren Samuels is worried that one day her hearing will deteriorate and ruin her singing career.
The 22-year-old was partially deaf as a child and wore two hearing aids until she was 18. Her hearing then drastically improved but her doctors warn it could degenerate again at any time.
The singer told The Sun: “They don’t know if it will deteriorate again.
“Of course I’m worried, it would be catastrophic. But I’m living every moment as if it won’t happen.”
She added that her former disability may have made led to her appearing somewhat “robotic” on the show.
But she added: “It’s a defence mechanism. I put on a shell. I so want the role that I’m just focused.”
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The 22-year-old was partially deaf as a child and wore two hearing aids until she was 18. Her hearing then drastically improved but her doctors warn it could degenerate again at any time.
The singer told The Sun: “They don’t know if it will deteriorate again.
“Of course I’m worried, it would be catastrophic. But I’m living every moment as if it won’t happen.”
She added that her former disability may have made led to her appearing somewhat “robotic” on the show.
But she added: “It’s a defence mechanism. I put on a shell. I so want the role that I’m just focused.”
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- 5/21/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Over The Rainbow finalist Lauren Samuels has joked that she is "clinging on" in the Andrew Lloyd Webber talent competition. Samuels, who was in the bottom two sing-off for the second time last weekend, admitted that she has a lot to prove in Saturday night's final. "I do feel like the girl who just got through to the final by the skin of her teeth! I'm clinging on," she told Digital Spy. "I do feel like I have to prove myself now. Not just to Andrew for saving me. But also to the public, because it will be completely their votes this week." (more)...
- 5/20/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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