LOVE NEVER DIES Cast Blog: Rehearsal Update by Niamh Perry
By: Robert Diamond Jan. 12, 2010
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Niamh Perry's blog
I'm back again to fill you all in on the past few days of rehearsals. Most of the cast began on Monday [4th January] morning but by next Monday [11th] the whole company from every department will come together for an eagerly anticipated "Meet and Greet". Rumour has it that the design team have put together a powerpoint presentation... I can't wait! We have already started to set a few dance numbers (which are looking fabulous) and you can sense the excitement in the air.
For me, finally starting to put this masterpiece into action has been pretty overwhelming. As I said in my last blog, I have been lucky enough to have been involved in Love Never Dies from the very first workshop over 18 months ago.
I have also been asked to fill you in on my back story. Many of you won't know this, but I first met Andrew (The Lord) when I became a finalist for the BBC show "I'd Do Anything" which was the TV search for a new talent to play ‘Nancy' in Oliver!, in which Andrew was the judge. And although I didn't win (which I think is lucky, as I wouldn't be involved in Love Never Dies!), I gained so much priceless support from the legend himself, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber.
It is because of his support and encouragement that I am blessed with the chance to create the role of "Fleck."
I had my wig fitting yesterday with an awesome man named Cambell who covered my head in cling film, sticky-tape and red marker- I looked hot- NOT. I've never worn a wig before so this is a new experience all together!
I must dash here, I have a costume fitting in a few hours. It feels like I've been waiting for this for months! The excitement is taking over. Maybe they will let me fill you in on a few secrets...
Till then, much love and too much excitement...
Niamh xx
From the LOVE NEVER DIES Blog at www.loveneverdies.com
The World Premiere of "LOVE NEVER DIES" will take place in London on 9 March 2010 at the Adelphi Theatre. Previews begin on 20 February. The show will subsequently open in New York on 11 November 2010 and then in Australia in 2011.
March 2010 sees the Polydor/Universal release of the album of "LOVE NEVER DIES", the long awaited follow up to "The Phantom Of The Opera" (the eighth best-selling album of ALL TIME, unprecedented for a musical theatre album). The album release will coincide with the opening of the show in London's West End and will be available in both deluxe and standard versions.
Performances in London at the Adelphi Theatre will be Mondays - Saturdays at 7.30pm, with Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. Tickets, priced from £25.00 - £67.50 (to include 75p theatre restoration levy and inclusive of booking fees), are available from the Adelphi Theatre Box Office on 0844 412 4651 or online from www.loveneverdies.com.
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