SHOWGIRLS!

Worked on a event this week,with 12 lovely girls from Phil Winston's Theatreworks,

for dear friend the one and only Jenny Dunster of Wam (whatever artist mangement)

It was a huge event, so well done... the organisation was first class, first time in my life

a event went on dead on the dot time...The girls did door greets looking lovely!

then they performed the opening of the show introducing JACK PACK

four very handsome men! the girls were lovely, hard working and fun to be with 

So a huge Thanks to all at Phil Winston's Theatreworks.

The event was that huge.. a full on funfair as the guests arrived , loads of acts.. some very interesting...

The Jack Pack Boys were excellent!... The girls were great...

 A very nice Event..... Didn't like putting it all away tho...

 



Watching class at Theatreworks!

Really enjoyed watching the musical theatre class taken by Lee

and the were 'HAIRSPRAYING" it looked so good.. really fast...

I wonder if I could learn  a routine again?... x

How sweet!

Got sent this from the kids who were in Panto with me back in the Brighton Days!

seems a long time ago, Happy memories..... They are all grown up now with children!!!

FIREWORKS IN BLACKPOOL!

Watching the fireworks from the rooftops of Phil Winston's Theatreworks!


Grundy Light Exhibition Blackpool

I visited the Grundy Gallery in Blackpool to see the light exhibition

only with my iPhone  i snapped away... hopefully I can go again 

with dancers as I think it could be a interesting Shoot!


Paddington Basin!

Last trip to London I finally had chance to walk around Paddington Basin

I really liked the architecture, the reflections in the water...

 

THEATREWORKS JUNIOR!

Calling All Friends of Blackpool and along the Fylde Coast,
Phil Winstons TheatreWorks is proud to announce the launch of
THEATREWORKS JUNIOR....
SATURDAY Mornings won't be the same!!
If you have a young one with or with out talent
Then bring them along for a action packed fun filled morning
of DANCE.-ACT-SINGING trained by the Top Choreographers and Theatreworks Tutors . Learn to .DANCE in all styles from Street...HipHop. Tap. Jazz. SING from Musicals to the Charts and ACT, Drama all the way! So bringing WEST END training at its best to amazing studios in heart of Blackpool on the Prom..
Phil Winston's Theatreworks college has produced students in such high regard for the Entertainment Industry ..students being in.Leading roles in the West End ,Broadway,Television,Film,Charts Videos...and Dance in the four corners of the Globe. Theatreworks Juniors is the place to be.....for the Stars of Tomorrow!
Please pass and spread around ..

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New Term at Phil Winston's Theatreworks

Had the chance to see all the new students and the the return students now 2nd and 3rd years 

at Theatreworks, and lucky enough to snap away!!!

So inspiring to see the young talent of today... all with the passion I still have today about Dance!

For me there was nothing like the feeling of being in class or working with choreographers

and of coarse myself choreographing IN THE REHEARSAL ROOM....when there are no limits and you can push yourself and others .. The feeling when your body is warm and  you dance your heart out....


NFA celebration at the Painted Hall...

A  celebration of the NFA in the most stunning of venues,

From the guards display on the lawns of the Naval College

to a service in the Chapel and then to the Painted Hall 

for a gala dinner and performance, A special Event!

I marvel at watching Dougie .... he really is a masterclass

on how to get a event on, attention to detail and doesn't let go until it all is solved 

and followed up! but boy did he have  us rushing about all day on our feet!!

 


Ride the lights..

The annual ride the lights along the prom seems to come around so quick!

and its light switch on this week! where is time going to.... but there was a stunning sunset....

 

Trip down South!

After having a confusing couple of months!(okay years!) A trip down south was a well needed tonic...Great

to spend time with my dear mother but a bonus that my brother Richard who lives in Denmark and younger bruv Paul were all there too! All staying at my sisters house while she is not there!!!but she was well missed!!! (better say that bit) no truly she was very missed!!...All our lives are so different, but there is always a bond that brings you together, so lots of times chatting over the dinning table and reminiscing about our child hood... Mother was in good form her brain and knowledge is astounding, she really should be a expert on the WAR!!! But dithers all over the place and confuses us all when her stories begin and end!!! do they end??? Her heart for all my siblings is true mother style, loves us unconditionally and so proud of each of us....but don't get her on politics!!!!

That is another story.... no wonder where I get certain attributes to my personality! but her mind is as sharpe as a button!!

Lovely catching up with Richard with all the news on his sons,wives and now grandchildren in Denmark

Such a proud father . He is a lovely man.......and Paul and Cedric it really is one man and his dog! treats him like a King!!

Cedric rules the roost! but the dogs singing was well worth the trip!!!

The brothers trip to see Dad was as expected, he is such a character...Bless dear old Ivan!!!

Loved the fact that I had posted a pic of him in his younger days on Fb!

Saw my niece Claire and daughter Emily, who's 3... I take my hat off to all parents!!! its hard work entertaining them!!!

A trip to London taking Dougie for meetings and Paul VJ day BBC. Got a few hours to my self loving London...

I drove Dougie around Hampshire and Sussex Chichester,Bosham etc There really is some stunning villages... brought back memories of childhood!!!

So did chats about dear Auntie Spratt!! with amusing stories!!!(she was our next door neighbour when we were children and I adopted her as my nanny as I didn't have one!!)

a lovely walk with cedric ended the perfect days of being with family! 

 



Breakfast in London

A quick trip to London ! actually I was more like a taxi service!

Driving Dougie to meetings and Paul to BBC, then The day was mine... 

Dougie and I had a fab breakfast in Great Portland street, Then I walked around my city!

How I love London.... visited old suppliers, grabbed a few coffees watching the world go by,

Went to the portrait Gallery to see the exhibitions, stunning portraits!

Then met The fabulous Judy Green at Delaney's for Afternoon Tea....

Walked backed through London to be a Taxi driver again.... Oh how I love London????

Driving has become near impossible,every road seems to be up! all my short cuts seem to have disappeared..

and don't drive near white city when theres a football match....Traffic!!!!

Then back seat drivers Paul and Dougie, I drove home at 60mph!!! thats a first!





Green fingers Johns!!

Actually proud of myself..... These are the third bloom I have had from the orchids I was sent last year!

Thanks to lovely Lisa,Barbra and Pearl...

High Jinx at the Fringe

Michael Jordan's High Jinx Opened yesterday at the Fringe,

So if you are there be sure to catch the show!!!

LES SAVOYETTES

Les Savoyetts are appearing at the Savoy the first sunday in every month

Its a Burlesque show produced by the lovely Jenny Dunster of Whatever Artist Management

A Intimate revue in a fabulous venue great for a sunday night cocktail hosted by the fabulous Miss Polly Rae

and great supporting acts... With our fabulous showgirls!!!photographs by Chris Baker

 

Sad news of Dear Cilla,

What sad news hearing the passing of Cilla, Dougie worked with her in her BBC television shows

in the 60's and 70's and in many Theatre's throughout the uk, My heart goes out to her family and close friends  Christopher Biggins, Jeff Thacker, and her number 1 fan Tim Clarke who on Biggins 60th Dougie introduced Tim to Cilla after years of him loving her, If you know Tim  you know how magic that evening was!!!

I was lucky enough to have met Cilla who had such a warm personality and great fun to be with,

We spent a most wonderful day as guests of Jeff Thacker  and Robert being invited   to the south of France for a celebration dinner at  "COLOMBE DOR' in St Paul De Vance we were flown out and returned the same day... pure fun and a magic memory, Cilla gave a beautiful Speech, The champagne was flowing......Such  FUN...

Cilla then in her kindness supported Dougie on his charity work  for the NFA, she came To Buckingham Palace for a Garden Party on many occasions, meeting the ex military will her warmth and her Star quality!

I took this picture of her at the Garden Party!!


Phil Winston's Theatreworks Summer School

The 13th SUMMER SCHOOL performance! This year held at VIVA Blackpool...

'THE WORKS' and it certainly lived up to its name, I was amazed at the talent, amazed at how in 5 days they performed such as a fantastic performance,great choreography, and they mastered it..Hats off to all the teachers choreographers  and behind the scene team  of Theatreworks for a outstanding week of the performing arts..

It brought all the feelings to me of my passion for dance... I would love to do it all again.......

I hope the students will remember this moment for a long time... its special.....

To dance was for me everything.... I could see it in their eyes and soul..... 

I also take my hat of to all the teachers who are training these young students...

and to all the parents who support the children gift of dance, and Knowing they  give, and support so much as did my parents did for me....I am so knocked out at the standard of training.... they were all amazing!!!!