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TRAINING : Laine Theatre Arts FILM: The Stranger (Jayne) Poetry in Motion Pictures Dir. Darren Ripley Streetdance (Isabella) Vertigo Dir. Max and Dania Quantum of Solace (Stewardess) Eon Dir. Marc Forster Mamma Mia (Lisa) Universal Pictures Dir. Phyllida Lloyd TELEVISION The Bill (Maria  2 eps) ITV Mark Sendell THEATRE Chicago (Velma Kelly) The Cambridge Theatre Dir. Walter Bobbie The Producers (Ulla) Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Dir. Susan Stroman The Producers (Ensemble/ Understudy Ulla) Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Dir. Susan Stroman Der Kuhhandel Bregenz Festival, Austria Choreographed by Craig RevelHorwood West End Laine Aldwych Theatre, London Moving On Epsom Playhouse Theatre Little Me (Belle  Lead) Studio Theatre Dir. Tudor Davis

Rachel McDowall STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2004
Ulla [Replacement]


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Here We Go Again! MAMMA MIA! to Get New Life in Movie Sequel; Meryl Streep to Reprise Role?


My, my, here we go again! MAMMA MIA! might be leaving Broadway this month, but the musical will live on in a sequel to the 2008 film adaptation. 

Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins Stars in West End's CHICAGO from Tonight, July 17


Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins stars on the West End stage as Billy Flynn in the musical CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from tonight, 17 July, 10 days ahead of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. He will be in the show until 8 September, the day before the final day of the Paralympics.

Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins to Star in CHICAGO, London, July-September


Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins will star on the West End stage as Billy Flynn in the musical CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from 17 July, 10 days ahead of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. He will be in the show until 8 September, the day before the final day of the Paralympics.

Terence Maynard Joins Cast of West End's CHICAGO


Darius Campbell will finish his current run as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO on Saturday 24 December. Terence Maynard will return to the role on Monday 26 December. America Ferrera and Amra-Faye Wright will star as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly until Saturday 31 December. From Monday 2 January, the roles of Roxie and Velma will be played by Sarah Soetaert and Rachel McDowall. James Doherty will continue as Amos Hart, Jasna Ivir as Mama Morton and R. Whitehead as Mary Sunshine.

WEST END STORY: Aoife Mulholland (How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?)


Catch up with Aoife Mulholland, who came fourth in the search for Maria!

DESTINY'S CHILD Star Williams Set for West End Debut as 'Roxie' in CHICAGO


Michelle Williams will make her West End stage debut starring as ?Roxie Hart' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 13 July until 22 August. Michelle Williams, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer and actress, rose to fame as one third of Destiny's Child. Destiny's Child, comprising Michelle Williams, Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, is the top selling female group of all time.

Photo Coverage: Mamma Mia! New York City Premiere


MAMMA MIA! held its US premiere last night in New York City. Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical. The feature film adaptation of the global stage hit production brings the magic of ABBA's music to the silver screen.

'Mamma Mia' Soundtrack to be Released on July 8th


Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen by more than 30 million people in 170 cities and eight languages around the world. Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to movie audiences, summer 2008 is the season for MAMMA MIA! The star-studded soundtrack is the ultimate souvenir to the movie, set for release on Decca July 8.

'Mamma Mia' Soundtrack to be Released on July 8th


Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen by more than 30 million people in 170 cities and eight languages around the world. Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to movie audiences, summer 2008 is the season for MAMMA MIA! The star-studded soundtrack is the ultimate souvenir to the movie, set for release on Decca July 8.

Suzanne Shaw to Star in 'Chicago' Till August 10th


Suzanne Shaw, who has just won the ITV television series 'Dancing on Ice', will return to the West End stage to star as 'Roxie Hart' in the smash hit West End musical CHICAGO.

Sarah Soetaert Returns To 'Chicago' As Roxie 4/28


Sarah Soetaert, who played the role of 'Roxie Hart' with great success last year, will return to star in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' for a five-week season from Monday 28 April to Saturday 31 May.

'Dancing on Ice' Winner Shaw to Join "Chicago' Cast


Suzanne Shaw, who has just won the ITV television series Dancing on Ice, will return to the West End stage to star as Roxie Hart in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre on Monday 2 June for six weeks only (finishing on 12 July). Her other television credits include The Bill, City Central and Holby City. A member of Hear'Say (the original winners of television's Popstars), Suzanne has had several hit singles.

Claudia Shear joins London Cast of 'Chicago'


Claudia Shear, the American award-winning actress and playwright, will star as 'Mama Morton' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre for an eight-week season from Monday 31 March until Saturday 25 May. Birgitte Hjort Sørensen and Rachel McDowall will continue to star as 'Roxie Hart' and 'Velma Kelly', with Terence Maynard as 'Billy Flynn' and Paul Rider as 'Amos Hart'.

Sørensen & McDowall are New Roxie & Velma in West End 'Chicago' Feb.25


Birgitte Hjort Sørensen will star as 'Roxie Hart' and Rachel McDowall will star as 'Velma Kelly' in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre from 25 February. Terence Maynard will continue to star as 'Billy Flynn' and Paul Rider as 'Amos Hart', with Zee Asha as 'Mama Morton' and MM Dugdale as 'Mary Sunshine'.

Auf Wiedersehen to The Producers at Drury Lane


Mel Brooks's The Producers closes at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane after playing its final performance on 6th January, after its run of more than two years. Performances at the London venue began back in October 2004, with the production winning the 2005 Laurence Olivier awards for Best New Musical and Best Actor in a Musical (Nathan Lane) along with nominations for Best Actress in a Musical (Leigh Zimmerman), Best Actor in a Musical (Lee Evans), Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Conleth Hill), Best Director (Susan Stroman) and Best Theatre Choreographer (Susan Stroman).

London's The Producers to Close in January 2007


The London production of the Mel Brooks musical The Producers is set to end its run at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on January 6th, 200

New Cast Announced for London's The Producers, Show Recoups Investment Too


The Producers has just recouped its £5,500,000 capitalisation and the musical has now been seen by well over 550,000 people in London since it started performances on 25 October 2004.

Rachel McDowall FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rachel McDowall been in?

Rachel McDowall has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Rachel McDowall been in?

Rachel McDowall has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Rachel McDowall's first West End show?

Rachel McDowall's first West End show was The Producers which opened in 2004

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