Thursday 30 August 2012

Great opening night last night!!! Hope every night goes as well as it did yesterday!! Good luck guys!!

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Ridings FM Interview

Marketing Team here! As promised here's the interview that Jake (Nick Hurley) and Charlotte (Alex Owens) did on Ridings FM last week.

Ridings FM Flashdance Interview
Can't believe we open tomorrow!! Dress rehearsal today with understudies, and another dress with main cast tomorrow! Remember to buy your tickets!! x

Saturday 25 August 2012

A long day at tech rehearsals today, but managed to pull through and finish teching act 1! Band call tomorrow, should be a good day :) x

Clix Tracks

               Clix tracks yesterday went really well! Got everything recorded and had a great time :)
                                                           Here are some photos.. :')
Danny Smith and Matt Williams

                                                   Here is everyone singing 'What a feeling'
Technical Rehearsal today guys!! I'll be posting some pics on here later so keep checking the blog and make sure if you haven't already that you book your tickets on: 01924 211 311 - The show looks incredible :)

Wednesday 22 August 2012

One week till opening night!!! Did our first ever run through of the entire show today and I must say this is a production you do not want to miss. Things start to get technical as tomorrow we head into the theatre, which will become our home for the next 2 weeks! Book your tickets for Flashdance now: 01924 211 311 :)

*On the following dates the role of 'Alex Owens' will be played by Martha-Frances Henry and 'Gloria' will be played by Bethany Rosamond:
*Saturday 1st September (2.30)
*Tuesday 4th September
*Wednesday 5th September
*Saturday 8th September (2.30)

The Water Scene


Hi Folks, TRW marketing team here. We've been testing out the famous 'Water Scene' today on stage with our very brave Learning & Participation Manager Rhiannon Ellis. Check out the video, it was lots of fun.... especially if it's not your job to mop up afterwards, he he! :-)

Tuesday 21 August 2012

Well, everything except the finale is set! Run of act 2 went really well. Another run with the understudies tomorrow, and a costume run in the afternoon. Exciting stuff!!

Monday 20 August 2012

Started to stage THE famous audition scene today, featuring the title number 'Flashdance (What a Feeling)' Watch the iconic scene starring Jennifer Beals from the 1983 movie version below - I know Charlotte Radcliffe will be just as good:


Sunday 19 August 2012

First day on stage

So yesterday was our first day on stage and it looks incredible! The set is great and it isn't even finshed yet! We managed to set all of act 1 on stage and the beginning of act 2. Remember to book your tickets!!

Saturday 18 August 2012

Made a start on Act 2 today! The show is coming together so quickly and is looking fantastic :) Here are a few pics from the number 'I Love Rock n Roll':


Zahra Jones (Keisha) & James Chew (Ensemble)

Check out this interview with some of our Ensemble girls: Holly Greco, Megan Morgan & Megan Elsegood :) We always get to hear from our principles but since Flashdance is such a 'company' musical I thought it would be nice to hear something from our amazing chorus members.............ENJOY




Thursday 16 August 2012

Recorded an interview for the radio today along with Charlotte (Alex Owens) exciting stuff! :) First run of Act 1 in the morning and its starting to really look amazing, hurry and get your tickets: 01924 211 311.................
Finished setting the opening to act 1 today and have pretty much finished it. Run through of act 1 tomorrow with props and a few costumes. Should be a good rehearsal!

Wednesday 15 August 2012

Staged the musical number 'Maniac' today which features almost the entire company! This is one of the songs that also featured in the 1983 movie version starring Jennifer Beals. Have a listen to the original version below which includes clips from the hit film :)



Rehearsals are going really well, and we are getting a lot done.All the man cast are amazing, as are the chorus!

            This photo from the High Art scene, at the ballet school. All the girls looking so elegant!
                                             Charlotte (Alex) and the guys in mid scene here.

Tuesday 14 August 2012

Check out my interview with the amazingly talented Lottie Henshall, who will be playing the part of 'Hannah Owens' in Flashdance the musical :)


Monday 13 August 2012

It's been a fantastic first day of rehearsals for Flashdance, here are a few shots of our cast rehearsing the opening number: 'Steel Town Sky'. Check out the Wakefield Express this week for our article featuring myself and our leading lady, Charlotte Radcliffe! :)

Jade Wright (Jazmin) Martha Henry (Gloria) & Zahra Jones (Keisha)




Lottie Henshall (Hannah Owens)




Here you go. The opening number sneek preview! Enjoy!
Made a great start to rehearsls today! Got a few exclusive photos coming up for you!

Sunday 12 August 2012

Excited for first day of rehearsals tomorrow! Keep checking this blog for updates from the cast of 'Flashdance' and lots of other behind the scenes footage :) Jake xx
So, this is it, rehearsals start tomorrow. Speaking round, everyone is very excited! Get ready for updates, photos and maybe a few videos! Remember flashdancers... (8) Take your passion and make it happen (8) ;) Good Luck for the first day of rehearsals and see you all tomorrow!! x Beth x