Kerry Ellis and The Great British Songbook

Dates: 20.6.2009 to 21.6.2009. West End and Broadway sensation Kerry Ellis comes to The Shaw Theatre in June to perform The Great British Songbook which celebrates our contribution to music from the worlds of theatre, film and pop. Kerry Ellis created the role of Meat in the original London cast of the Queen/Ben Elton musical 'We Will Rock You' at the Dominion Theatre and took part in the Queen's Golden Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. She played Svetlana in 'Chess In Concert' at the Royal Albert Hall opposite Josh Groban, Adam Pascal and Marti Pellow; Fantine in 'Les Misrables' at the Queen's Theatre; Ellen in the national tour of 'Miss Saigon' and appeared in Trevor Nunn's production of 'My Fair Lady' at the National Theatre and Drury Lane, playing Eliza Dolittle opposite Jonathan Pryce on many occasions. Earlier this year she released her debut CD recording 'Wicked In Rock', produced by Brian May. Most recently, Kerry sang 'Defying Gravity' on the 2008 Royal Variety Performance with Brian May and Rufus Taylor. Kerry has just returned to the role of Elphaba in the London production of 'Wicked', having played the role for the past six months at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway. The Great British Songbook celebrates the work of many of our leading composers and lyricists including Noel Coward, Lionel Bart, Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse, John Barry, Don Black, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice and Elton John.

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