Newcastle will be turning blonde next week as a North East theatre company takes to the stage with their premiere of the smash-hit musical Legally Blonde…
West End Musical Theatre Company will be performing the musical based on the popular film, which tells the story of Elle Woods as she turns from sorority sister to legal high-flyer. Elle makes the move to Harvard Law School when she realises that her boyfriend is dumping her for someone more ‘serious’.
Elle, played by Cheryl Moody, even considers turning brunette!
The cast of North East performers will be entertaining audiences all week from 24th to 28th November at the Tyne Theatre, and the show even features two dogs – Chi-Chi the chihuahua, and Patsy the bulldog.
Despite having taken leading roles before, Cheryl say this is the most demanding part she’s ever had.
“I loved the movie as a child, and when I realised there was a musical version I couldn’t wait to audition for the role of Elle!”
Cheryl, who works as cabin crew for Thomas Cook airlines, already had the flowing blonde locks needed for the part, and the similarities don’t end there.
“I love playing Elle, and to be honest, I don’t find it too difficult. I am a very girly girl, I own a chihuahua, I love pink and I have been known to be a bit dizzy at times!”
As the lead role, Cheryl performs numbers such as Take It Like A Man, So Much Better and Legally Blonde.
Elle’s love interests are Warner, played by Kevin Rhodes, and Emmett, played by Alex Easten. Elle is advised to follow her heart when it comes to love in Paulette’s powerful, moving and funny song Ireland.
The Newcastle-based theatre group pulled off a remarkable coup when they gained the licence to perform the North East amateur premiere of the show. Ken Anderson, Managing Director of West End Musical Theatre Company says:
“We were delighted to obtain the exclusive amateur performance rights for the North East, prior to its general release in 2016. The show includes memorable music with great lyrics, lots of dancing and plenty of energy.”
Legally Blonde is on at the Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. Performances are nightly at 7pm from Tuesday 24th until Saturday 28th November, as well as matinée performances at 2pm on the Thursday and Saturday.
Tickets can be booked online at www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk, by calling 0844 2491000 or in person at the Tyne Theatre box office.
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