POPULAR! The Songs You’re Not Allowed To Sing Anymore…

From new theatre company Three Card Cabaret, comes ‘Popular! – The Songs You’re Not Allowed To Sing Anymore’

When a sudden weeks slot opened up at one of London’s most renowned Off-
West End venues, John-Webb Carter and Chris Macklin knew it was a sign to
stage their next production. With that they formed Three Card Cabaret and
devised the week long production of ‘Popular!’

An evening of Musical Theatre cabaret featuring songs that no West End
performer would DARE take into an audition room any more through fear of
being laughed at!

Starring Michael Baxter (Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Tour), Adam Bayjou(The Full Monty), Poppy Carter (The Children’s Hour) and Ashleigh Jones (The Full Monty) along with Special Guests and Musical Director Chris Macklin.’

Throughout the week there will be 5 special guests, one each night performing
alongside the core cast of 4, those guests are:

Helena Blackman 24th May - (How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? (BBC),South Pacific (Uk Tour - TMA Nominee), West End Premiere of Sondheim's 'Saturday Night')
Sam Harrison 25th May – (Avenue Q, Salad Days, Crazy for You, Too
Marvelous for Words)
Lucy May Barker 26th May - (Spring Awakening, The Reluctant Debutante, The Crucible, Earthquakes in London)
Anton Stephans 27th May – (Porgy and Bess, Starlight Express (UK Tour), Hey, Mr. Producer!)
Jessica Robinson 28th May - (BBC1’s Over The Rainbow, Smokey Joes Café)

Tickets cost £12/£10 and are available via the Landor Theatre’s website:
www.landortheatre.co.uk

For interviews, please contact Chris Macklin on 07855 465351 or email:
chris@chrismacklin.co.uk

Teechers Review - Theatre Royal - Bury St Edmunds

Here is a great review of 'Teechers' from 'Glen's Theatre Blog' ....



'School-days are supposedly the happiest days of our lives and, for those of us who left school far too many years ago to recall, still provide some vivid memories.


Despite changes in fashions and teaching practices, the same character traits still inhabit our classrooms. The bullies, the nerdy, the under-achievers, the ones lacking self confidence – and that’s just the staff.' Click here to continue reading..

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Teechers Trailer starring our lovely Zoe Lister

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Teechers Review

Taken from What's on Stage.


Here is a review of Zoe in the comedy play Teechers

Venue: The Lowry
Where: Salford
Date Reviewed: 8 September 2010
WOS Rating: 4 Stars


John Godber's Teechers was written in 1987 but due to the fact most of us have met many of his affectionately drawn characters, it remains an absolute hoot.

As a teacher, myself - I laughed non stop as each situation is spot on, particularly scenes in smoke-filled staffrooms and the bear pit, often referred to as a playground!

We follow a new Drama teacher, full of ideas and willing to try and turn any waif or stray around, as the stuffing is knocked out of him. Other memorable characters include a Head of Drama, who feels the whole world is a stage and a nervous wall flower who can often be found clutching a copy of the TES, crying.

These classic comic creations are bought to life by a terrific trio of actors who remain game for two frenetic hours. The undoubted star of the show is Claire Eden who can change roles by just pulling a face. She is a very fine actress and I look forward to seeing her on stage in the future.

Peter McMillan is also wonderful as the fresh faced tutor with great intentions and a variety of other equally well delivered turns. Zoe Lister proves, like Rupert Hill that there is life after soap, perhaps best known for her role as Zoe Carpenter in Hollyoaks, she earns her stage stripes.

The only minor flaw are the references to typing pools and smoking at work that jar with the X Factor and James Blunt mentions.

Fortunately though, this does not stop Teechers from being bloody funny and top of the class.


- by Glenn Meads

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Zoe in a play called 'American Bytes Back'

Zoe will be in another play called 'American Bytes Back' from the 10th until 14th of August at Lost Theatre in London. It's the UK Premiere of seven TEN MINUTE plays that reflect the diversity of American life. You can buy tickets on the link below!


BUY TICKETS HERE

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Tour dates for Teechers!

Here are the tour dates for when Zoe will be in the play Teechers. Just click on the picture to enlarge!



Everyone go see it! Sure Zoe will be amazing!

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Zoe Lister will be in a play called Pitching In

Zoe Lister will be in a play called 'Pitching In' at the Latitude festival, July 2010! I have no idea which dates? I do know the festival is on from the 15th until the 18th of July though! So maybe it's all weekend?

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Zoe Lister to tour in the play 'TEECHERS'

Some more amazing news, I love it!
Zoe will be touring the UK in the play 'TEECHERS' as Gail Saunders from the 16th of August until the 4th of December, 2010. Presented by Hull Truck Theatre Company. Cannot wait to see this, here is a little about it..



Starring Zoe Lister (Hollyoaks)

Remember your school days? The dreaded detentions, soggy semolina, snogging behind the bike sheds and breaktime bust-ups?! Well prepare to be catapulted back to the classroom and take a raw and riotous look at life in a typical British school, in this classic comedy from BAFTA winner John Godber.

Meet the staff; the trendy young Drama teacher making his shaky debut; the Deputy Head who rules the school with an iron rod; the gentle Humanities teacher who is desperate for a quiet life; Doug, the grumpy old Caretaker, and the Headmistress – a boisterous battleaxe and some-time Amateur Dramatics star! And prepare yourselves for the pupils; a wayward mob of disruptive delinquents – determined to wreak havoc, hormones and horror throughout the school!
Nostalgia, mischief and mayhem reign supreme in this classic classroom drama!

Class warfare, teacher’s tantrums, sex and the shortcomings of the state system – marvellously funny
The Times

I only know of some of the dates so far, they are..

Dates for Buxton Opena House, Buxton.
13th-17th of September 2010. 7:30pm.
Tickets: Here

Dates for Derby Playhouse Theatre, Derby.
26th - 30th of October 2010. 7:30pm / Matinee 2:30pm Weds & Sat
Tickets: Here

Will post the rest when I know them!

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Zoe Lister in the play 'The Stanhope Sisters'

Some amazing news!! Zoe will be in a play called 'The Stanhope Sisters' which is the world premiere of a new adaptation of Jane Austen's unfinished novel 'The Three Sisters'. The play will run from the 11th of June 2010 until the 3rd of July 2010 at The Red Hedgehog in London. Hope it all goes well, im sure Zoe will be amazing!

You can buy tickets.. HERE

Zoe Lister and Tony Hirst on Ready Steady Cook

Here is a link to the episode of Ready Steady Cook where Zoe Lister(Zoe Carpenter) and Tony Hirst (Daddy Barnes) went head to head! Zoe won - yay! It first aired in March 2008 and again today on BBC2! It will only be available to watch until the 31st of May.

Zoe Lister and Tony Hirst on Ready Steady Cook

Enjoy!

McCarthy: 'I'm gutted Zoe's not returning'

Taken from Digital Spy.

Hollyoaks departee Gerard McCarthy has revealed that his former castmate Zoë Lister was approached to film a short stint for his departure but was unavailable.

The 29-year-old - who plays bisexual crossdresser Kris Fisher in the Channel 4 soap - confirmed earlier this year that he is to bow out of the serial in the coming months to pursue other projects.

With details of his screen departure being kept tightly under wraps, McCarthy did reveal on the red carpet at this year's British Soap Awards that his former colleague Zoë Lister - who was written out last year - was asked to return for the occasion.

He told DS: "I did ask if Zoë was going to come back and I think Zoë was unavailable. I'm gutted that she's not. It would have been nice for Zak, Kris and Zoë to all leave together because we all started on the same day."

Watch the full interview here

Who wore it best? Zoe Lister, Diane Kruger or Zoe Saldana

IT'S GOT TO BE OUR GORGEOUS ZOE LISTER RIGHT? VOTE HERE

Zoe Lister, Loui Batley and Lydia Kelly pick up award at British Soap Awards 2010

As im sure most people know now or will find out before the British Soap Awards air on the 19th of May, Zoe Lister, Loui Batley, Lydia Kelly and the rest of the team picked up the award for 'Spectacular Scene' at the British Soap Awards 2010. Very well deserved! It was the only win of the night for Hollyoaks. Well done ladies!!

Some pictures below..

Pictures of Zoe Lister arriving at the British Soap Awards 2010

Wow doesn't she look absolutely stunning?! Click image to enlarge




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Hollyoaks Parachute Jump up for Spectacular Scene at BSA's 2010

The outstanding Hollyoaks Parachute Jump scene involving Zoe Lister, Loui Batley, Lydia Kelly and others is up for Spectacular Scene at the British Soap Awards 2010. Zoe throwing herself out of a plane for real for a scene deserves an award on it's own in my opinion and of course Loui swinging from some sort of crane all day filming the death scene! Clearly the best scene ever on a British soap! Surely Hollyoaks should have this award in the bag?! We hope so!
Good Luck!!

Full Panel Shortlist..

Best Comedy Performance (Last year's winner was Nina Wadia, EastEnders)
Coronation Street: Craig Gazey (Graeme Proctor)
EastEnders: Nina Wadia (Zainab Masood)
Emmerdale: Dominic Brunt (Paddy Kirk)
Hollyoaks: Bronagh Waugh (Cheryl Brady)

Best Dramatic Performance (Last year's winner was Anita Carey, Doctors)
Coronation Street: Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow)
EastEnders: Lacey Turner (Stacey Branning)
Emmerdale: Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy)
Hollyoaks: Glen Wallace (Malachy Fisher)

Best Dramatic Performance for a Young Actor or Actress (Last year's winner was Maisie Smith, EastEnders)
Coronation Street: Alexander Bain (Simon Barlow)
Doctors: Ami Metcalf (Sapphire Cox)
EastEnders: Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher)
Emmerdale: Oscar Lloyd (Will Wylde)

Best Exit (Last year's winner was Rob James Collier, Coronation Street)
Coronation Street: Reece Dinsdale (Joe McIntyre)
EastEnders: Charlie Clements (Bradley Branning)
Emmerdale: Maxwell Caulfield (Mark Wylde)
Hollyoaks: Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox)

Best Newcomer (Last year's winner was Craig Gazey, Coronation Street)
Doctors: Sophie Abelson (Cherry Malone)
EastEnders: Marc Elliott (Syed Masood)
Emmerdale: Lyndon Ogbourne (Nathan Wylde)
Hollyoaks: Bronagh Waugh (Cheryl Brady)

Best On-Screen Partnership (Last year's winner was Nitin Ganatra and Nina Wadia, EastEnders)
Coronation Street: Katherine Kelly and Simon Gregson (Becky and Steve McDonald)
Doctors: Jan Pearson and Chris Walker (Karen and Rob Hollins)
EastEnders: Sid Owen and Patsy Palmer (Ricky and Bianca Butcher)
Emmerdale: Nick Miles and Nicola Wheeler (Jimmy King and Nicola De Souza)

Best Storyline (Last year's winner was Vivien's Rape, Doctors)
Coronation Street: Peter's Alcoholism
Doctors: Zara's Revenge
EastEnders: Who Killed Archie?
Emmerdale: Aaron's Gay Self-Loathing

Spectacular Scene (Last year's winner was Victoria Falls Through The Ice, Emmerdale)
Coronation Street: Joe Drowns
Doctors: Master of the Universe - Siege
Emmerdale: Home Farm Shop Crash
Hollyoaks: The Parachute Jump

Best Single Episode (Last year's winner was 'A kind of Hush', Doctors)
Coronation Street: Peter Falls Off The Wagon
Doctors: 'Master of the Universe'
EastEnders: EastEnders Live
Emmerdale: Aaron Confesses His Sexuality

To be announced on the night:
Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Achievement Award
Best Soap

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Zoe Lister - Love It Magazine - April 2010.

Here is a 'real life' article on Zoe from 'Love It' magazine!
Just click on the pictures and they will enlarge (can use zoom) and you should be able to read - very interesting read! The fan mail part is slightly scary!
Enjoy!

Page 1



Page 2



and another little scan..



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Video of Zoe @ The Closet Launch + I met the lovely lady!

Just click the link below to go to the Unseen TV UK website and then on the right hand side you will see it says 'The Closet Launch Party' just click on it and you can watch some highlights from the launch.

The Closet Launch Video

Also just wanted to let you all know I met the lovely lady herself when I went to see the very talented Mark Hole at one of his gigs in London, Youtube him - he is awesome!! Oh and Zoe really is lovely, wasn't sure if I could adore her anymore but yes I do. She's so down to earth and I really do wish her all the luck in the world with her career! Mucho love for the wonderful lady!

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Lister: 'Hollyoaks jokes are annoying' +pic of Zoe @ The Closet Launch

Taken from Digital Spy.

Former Hollyoaks actress Zoë Lister has admitted that she gets annoyed when people make jokes about the soap.

The 28-year-old, who left her role as Zoe Carpenter on the serial last year, confirmed that it can be disheartening when the cast's hard work is mocked.

Speaking to Take 5 magazine, Lister explained: "It's a shame. I took it seriously because it was my job and I'm an actor.

"I get annoyed when people make fun, but at the same time it is what it is and it doesn't take itself too seriously. It can be bubblegum but it also deals with pretty big issues."

The star added that she remains grateful for the gritty storylines she was given throughout her three-year stint on the drama.

She said: "In the past, the students in Hollyoaks have often been overlooked, so it was great that Zoe developed and changed so much."

Also Zoe attended 'The Closet' launch party last night in Liverpool.





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Zoe Lister cautious over job offers

Taken from Digital Spy.

Former Hollyoaks star Zoë Lister has revealed that she is taking a careful approach to her career following her departure from the soap.

In an interview with Take 5 magazine, the actress explained that she is holding out for the right project rather than accepting every job offer she receives.

Lister recently bowed out as troubled Zoe Carpenter after three years in the role. Her final scenes aired on the Channel 4 serial in January.

Discussing her future plans, the 28-year-old commented: "You have to be clever about what you do next I think, and not just pick the first thing that comes along because you're not working."

She added: "My idea is to do some theatre, go to acting classes and just meet lots of people. I'd really like to do some great dramas and films."

Lister confirmed that she has been attending "lots of auditions" in recent months and believes "anything could happen" in the future.

Zoe Lister Pictures - Soapstar Mile for Sport Relief 2010

Here are some pictures of Zoe during the Soapstar Mile for Sport Relief 2010...click to enlarge...





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