Over The Rainbow

So there's a new programme on BBC called 'Over the Rainbow'. The format for the show has been used before only this time Andrew Lloyd- Webber is searching for fresh talent to play the role of Dorothy in the West End revival of The Wizard of Oz.



I actually auditioned for this programme but failed to make the live shows. I was very naiive to the whole process which is why I think I didn't get further, but I definately learned a whole lot from taking part. At the time I my audition I had no idea this man was going to be a judge on the live show panel:




Unfortunately, I'm not talking about the charming bald guy, or the delectable Sheila Hancock. I'm talking about my beloved John Partridge ;)
Every friday and saturday John will be joined by Shelia Hancock & Charlotte Church to narrow the search for Dorothy. This has made my weekends a lot more enjoyable. That is all :)

Boyzone!

I found out the amazing news last night that I'm going to see Boyzone in concert next year! Yayayayayayay. I've always been a fan since I was a little nerdfighter & now, as a big nerdfighter, am going to se themmmmm. Ahhhh, I'm excited. Two things take my excitement down a notch:

1. I have to wait a whole year until I see them,
2. It's the first time I'll have seen them without Stevo :(

I was gutted when Stevo died, but feel priveledged to say that I've seen him. I'm sure it'll be amazing, but Boyzone is never Boyzone without Stevo. I have nothing more to say on the matter.

Bad Nerdfighter

So, I am officially made of fail.

I was supposed to be spending my time and money here today:




The idea of this fundraiser was basically the same as the last one, only this one was more local and featuring home grown talent. Unfortunately, I had to pull out of today's event due to a bad back. Total blame on my back. I was dissapointed obviously as I've had to give up raising money once more. However, at this exact moment in time, the only thing I really want to do is curl up in bed and hibernate until my back decides to be a little more lenient. More news on the back situation at a later date.
I realise I haven't updated this recently, purely because I've been bogged down with work. Tomorrow I have an assessment in Jazz Dance & Musical Theatre. I only rehearsed my Muscial Theatre piece today; as for Jazz Dance, I haven't even started that. I'm hoping for the best. I also have a massive assessment on Wednesday but one day at a time. Anyway, I'm off to do more work (actually I'm watching Dancing on Ice at the moment but sssh).

Unusual deaths

Chrysippus, a Greek stoic philosopher, is believed to have died from laughter after watching his drunk donkey attempt to eat figs.
Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford was fatally speared through the anus by a pikeman hiding under the bridge during the battle of Boroughbridge.
George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, was executed by drowning in a barrel of Malmsey wine at his own request.
Francois Vatel, chef to Louis XIV, commited suicide because his seafood order was late and he could not stand the shame of a postponed meal.
Jim Creighton, baseball player, died when he swung a bat too hard and ruptured his bladder.
Isadora Duncan, dancer, died of a broken neck when one of the long scarves she was known for caught on the wheel of a Bugatti car in which she was a passenger.
Sherwood Anderson, writer, swallowed a toothpick at a party and then died of peritonitis.
Abigail Taylor, aged 6, died after several of her internal organs were partially sucked out of her lower body while she sat on an excessively powerful swimming pool drain.

Slade Room Opening

Today has been pretty eventful. You know the band, Slade? Yeah? Well, two members of the band, Noddy Holder & Dave Hill, have opened a new bar down my endz, yo. I got invited to the launch so that was like totally cool.



We found it amazing that our lecturer at college was wearing a suit.

Anyway, there were bands, performances & talks throughout the whole day. It was a nice day :)
In other news:
I ate a nice box of chocolates today.
I resisted the urge to go out tonight.
I MET NODDY HOLDER!

The Amazing Musicals List!

So you may or may not know that I'm a massive fan of musicals. I love watching and performing in them. Unfortunatley, at the moment, my musical DVD collection is very low. Currently, I own:
Rent the musical
Hairspray the musical
High school musical (slightly ashamed of this option)
Mamma Mia the musical
Cats the musical

AND THAT IS ALL! Like seriously, how is this happening? Why don't I have more? Money, my dear friends, money. Also, I have no idea why I decided to write 'the musical' after every one when you clearly got my drift.

I'm currently very into the Billy Elliot (the musical aha) soundtrack. I've also realised that I haven't seen any thing near enough musicals to satisfy my theatre brain.

The Lion King
Wicked
West Side Story
Joseph
Doctor Dolittle
Oliver
Rent

You know, I'm sure there is quite a few more to be honest, I just can't remember them off the top of my head. But yeah, I need to see, perform in and own more musicals. That is all.

Things.

Dead important things I need. (like really need):

Attitude magazine – Yes, I realise this magazine is primarily for gay men, but Johnny Partridge (hothothot) is on the cover. This therefore means I have to purchase.
Ok magazine – Photo’s are in from the Haiti charity event I went to. I’d laugh if I was in it!
The Stage newspaper – Always buy this as a general rule.
Cinema ticket to see Alice in Wonderland – Seeing as everyone’s raving about it, thought I might as well watch it for myself.
New high top trainers – I’m a big fan of these and realise I need moremoremore!
The second part of Justin Bieber’s album – Apologies if I have now gone down in your estimations.
Canvas art to cover my bedroom – Massive fan of abstract art. My passion would be easier to fund if I could actually create my own art.
The Wizard of Oz on DVD – I always have an urge to watch this film and have never got it.

As a sidenote, I brought a gorgeous framed poster of the cover of Michael Jackson’s album, Bad. It’s taking pride of place on my ‘things’ wall. Other things in that wall are:

The front of Derren Brown’s Trick of the mind DVD.
John Barrowman’s autograph.
My ticket from the ‘Aid for Haiti’ event.
A funky picture of a naked man and a guitar from the box of my newly acquired guitar strings.
Charlie Hawkin’s autograph.
A photo of my tutor class in my last year at high school.
The DVD cover of ‘School Reunion’, Doctor Who.
The label of my fave bottle of perfume.
A photo of John Simm & David Tennant.
A flyer for Evita, Mamma Mia & Take the Lead.
A photo of me at the stage door of Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre.
John Partridge’s autograph.
A West End Stage sticker.
My fave guitar plectrum.
The most amazing magician I have ever seen live‘s card.
A photo of me and the limo I travelled in to Prom.
Toy Story 3D glasses.
A photo of John Barrowman signing his autobiography.
An invitation to my first ever premiere.
The Cats the Musical logo.
The bag of a fairtrade teabag.
A photo of me that was in my high school’s prospectus.
Christopher Parker’s autograph.
A giant JLS poster.
A prospectus for West End Stage.
A galaxy cookie crumble wrapper.
A sketch of David Tennant

Yes, I do have quite an obsession of sticking things to my wall. I feel that everything on my wall of ‘things’ represents who I am as a person. My fairtrade teabag wrapper for example, shows my support for equality.