Fluff those afros, grab your platforms and throw on some glitter because Qdos Entertainment are proud to announce that 'Boogie Nights', is back! The glitterball of a show that had audiences dancing in the aisles has been confirmed for a four-month tour across the UK, starting in Bromley at The Churchill Theatre on August 21st (staying until September 2nd) and rolling on around the country until Christmas.
Starring SAM KANE and SOPHIE LAWRENCE, Boogie Nights (written and directed by JON CONWAY) was an instant hit when it made it's West End debut, starring Shane Richie at the Savoy Theatre in '98, and the highly-acclaimed touring version (last seen in the UK in 2000) created a huge army of fans, following the show around the country, outdoing each other with ever-wilder afros, ever-wider kipper ties, and flares that have to be seen to be believed! Since the show's debut, it's estimated that there's been nearly two thousand performances in several countries by professionals and amateurs alike; it's been adopted as a 'set book' on drama courses in Scotland, and been translated into Norwegian!
The show's creator, Jon Conway is confident that the brand new cast will bring a new dimension to the show: "Sam Kane as hero Roddy is one of only a small handful of actors who could follow Shane and this he will do in his own inimitable style. Sophie Lawrence is bringing her considerable experience and talent to the Debs character and I am thrilled with the talent of the new cast we have assembled".
Sam Kane has been working constantly since leaving Brookside, attracting great reviews for his stage musical roles, touring in Carousel and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as well as presenting and guesting on numerous TV shows. Alongside Sam, in the role of Debs, is Sophie Lawrence, who's also earned praise as a musical star and is much in demand since leaving her role as Diane Butcher in EastEnders. Joining Sam and Sophie will be highly-rated musical comedy newcomers Kev Orkian (as Terry) and Stephanie Charles (as Lorraine).
After opening in Bromley, the tour takes the show to Milton Keynes, Stoke, Brighton, Liverpool, Wimbledon, Wimbledon, Bradford, Norwich, Wolverhampton, Woking and Belfast, before Christmas: a further 12 venues will be confirmed soon for the Spring period.
Plans are now underway for a US transfer next year. Jon Conway; " America beckons, and I am adapting the show for the 'American language', re-titling it ' 'Boogie Wonderland' and a major coast to coast will commence in April 2003". |
