Bookemdanno.com http://www.bookemdanno.com The Big Ballet back in Spring 2011 Bigger + Better 5/17/2010 http://www.bookemdanno.com/newsstory.asp?ID=37 Shaun The Sheep to tour in 2011 1/18/2010 http://www.bookemdanno.com/newsstory.asp?ID=36 I’m delighted to be able to announce that Calibre Productions has agreed with Aardman to produce a stage adaptation of Shaun the Sheep in spring 2011.

Shaun the Sheep was launched in 2007 on CBBC, BBC1 and BBC2 and now attracts millions of viewers each week winning multiple awards along the way including an Emmy 2 BAA’s and a BAFTA nomination. The show has sold over 500,000 DVD’s in the UK and has major promotions running with Weetabix, FACE and Future. In addition it has built huge social networking communities via Facebook, CBBC and its official site. A new series was launched in November 2009 on BBC1 with massive press coverage.

I’m also delighted to announce that David Wood has agreed to adapt the series for the stage.

David Wood OBE – “The National Children’s Dramatist…” Irving Wardle – The Times

Stage adaptations include Dick King-Smith's BABE THE SHEEP-PIG, Roald Dahl's THE BFG and THE WITCHES (both of which played long tours and two West End seasons), THE TWITS, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH and FANTASTIC MR FOX, HRH The Prince of Wales' THE OLD MAN OF LOCHNAGAR, Michael Foreman's DINOSAURS AND ALL THAT RUBBISH, Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski's MEG AND MOG SHOW (five London seasons for Unicorn Theatre) and Philippa Pearce's TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN ( which Unicorn Theatre played on tour, in the West End and on Broadway).

]]> Happy Christmas 12/12/2009 http://www.bookemdanno.com/newsstory.asp?ID=29 Tango Pasión 11/18/2009 http://www.bookemdanno.com/newsstory.asp?ID=31 In 1992, many years after their triumph on Broadway with Hector Orezzoli and Claudio Segovia’s legendary Tango Argentino, the producer Mel Howard and jose Libertella decided to create a new totally different tango spectacle, which would be much more than just a variety show.
TANGO PASION

Mel Howard & Jos’e Libertella, accompanied by the choreographer Hector Zaraspe & the painter Ricardo Caroani, spent many months in Buenos Aires creating a show which weaved together many different tango stories.  They uncovered a cast of fabulous dancers who also represented the full range of Argentine society.

The Argentinian company Tango Pasión, back in Britain with a new show, sets out to show a full range of tango. 
This world renowned show is now to return to the UK in 2010
Tango Pasión has 13 terrific dancers who will not fail to delight with their outrageous costumes, the couples and soloists gives a different accent to the scissored legs and lush torsos. What legs, and what feet: stabbing quicksteps, deep swooning lunges, legs entwined in flashing kicks and hooked poses.  They are accompanied by 2 singers and 8 musicians who are just as extrovert.

‘’A pulverising show ... if you liked Chicago you’ll love this’’    DAILY MAIL


‘’Sex on long, long legs, welcome news for the capitals screaming tango aficionados ... the sextet mayor orchestra makes magic from start to finish’’  THE TIMES


‘’Tango Pasion is a totally flawless masterpiece of theatre for this or any season’’ NEW YORK CITY


‘’... eyebbogling glittery gowns, and the dancing ... reaches astonishing new heights of choreographic invention... nothing short of miraculous ... the whole theatre lights up, magic’’  WHATS ON


‘’Thrilling dance ... the most exciting dance music of the western canon’’  INDIA WEEKLY



]]> The Billy Fury Story 2010 Tour 1/18/2009 http://www.bookemdanno.com/newsstory.asp?ID=26 In 1983, Britain lost one of its most treasured, iconic, rock and roll stars, while his band lost their valued friend and lead singer to a long-term heart problem. After mourning their loss, the band began to dream of carrying on the legend, recapturing the memories of yesteryear and providing fans with a nostalgic taste of their lost idol.
 
It was not until 1996 that a young man, bearing a spine-tingling familiarity, appeared on television screens across the country and announced, “Tonight Matthew, I’m going to be Billy Fury”. Colin Gold went on to stun Fury’s Tornados with a performance that perfectly recreated the sound and sight of the original rocker. From that moment on, the band’s dream suddenly had a chance of being fulfilled and soon afterwards, The Billy Fury Story was born.
 
Having celebrated their 10th anniversary together last year, Colin and the original band continue to tour, performing the greatest Fury hits of the 60s and 70s, delighting audiences at many of the UK’s largest venues and concert halls and will be heading to the [INSERT VENUE NAME], [INSERT CITY NAME] on [INSERT DATE].
 
At the height of Billy’s fame in the 60s, only The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard secured more records in the UK Top 20. Timeless hits such as I Will, Jealousy, It’s Only Make Believe and, of course, Halfway to Paradise will be performed on stage in a two-hour spectacular show that includes a narration of Billy’s life, from his humble beginnings working the River Mersey tug-boats through to his music success, and exclusive screen footage of the man himself in action with Fury’s Tornados.
 
Lead guitarist, and unofficial organiser of the band, Chris Raynor comments, “It’s been 25 years since we lost Billy and while he will never be replaced in our hearts and minds we do hope to offer the fans, new and old alike, a show to remember him by.”

The band have also thrown their support behind lead singer Colin following his debut solo single, Holding On, all proceeds of which are being donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer since its release on October 26. The band will be raising money for heart charities throughout 2008 in memory of Billy.

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