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Local actress stars in Orbit’s My Fair Lady at the New Theatre almost fifty years after appearing in the original West End production |
Cardiff actress Anne Mason who appeared in the original West End production of My Fair Lady is set to relive her memories in her hometown as she stars in Orbit Theatre’s latest stage version of the charming film at the New Theatre, Cardiff from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 May.Mason, who performed under her maiden name Sessions, hails from Birmingham but has lived in Cardiff for 30 years. Previously a member of the D’Oyly Cart Opera Company, she went on to tread the boards in 1963 at Drury Lane as one of Professor Higgins’ maids and as understudy to Eliza Doolittle. Talking about her affection for the musical she says “it is still very close to my heart. I love the music and am thrilled to be playing Mrs Higgins in Orbit’s production”. My Fair Lady transferred from Broadway and opened its doors in Drury Lane to packed crowds in 1958. The show kept much of its Broadway cast which included Rex Harrison as Professor Higgins and Julie Andrews as Eliza Doolittle. By the time Mason joined the company in 1963 the cast included James Hayter, Jean Scott and Charles Stapley. Having appeared in the West End for 6 months, she went on to tour the country with the show for 2 years. My Fair Lady follows Phonetics Professor Henry Higgins’ quest to teach cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle how to ‘speak like a lady’ after a wager with Colonel Pickering. Packed with memorable songs including I Could Have Danced All Night, and I’m Getting Married in the Morning, a stunning set and a talented local cast, Orbit’s latest production is set to continue the tradition of presenting great musicals at the New Theatre. My Fair Lady is at the New Theatre, Cardiff from Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 May. Tickets range from £8.50 - £18.00 and can booked via the Box Office on 029 2087 8889 or online* at www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk *online sales carry a small transaction charge My Fair Lady New Theatre, Cardiff Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 May Evenings 7.30pm; Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday matinees 2.30pm Tickets: £8.50 - £18.00 Box Office: 029 2087 8889 Website: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk |
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Friday, May 6, 2011 |
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