SNOW White may have completed its lengthy run at the Pavilion Theatre, but Wicked Queen Tupele Dorgu will be returning to Rhyl later this year in beloved musical Chicago.
“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts"... so begins the international award-winning musical preparing to tour the UK starring Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart, Stefan Booth as Billy Flynn, Tupele Dorgu as Velma Kelly and Bernie Nolan as Mama Morton.
Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer Billy Flynn.
Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle.
Ali Bastian has been a regular fixture on British TV screens for more than nine years, having played the long-running roles of Becca in Hollyoaks and Sally Armstrong in The Bill.
More recently, Ali took part in the 2009 series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing where she reached the semi-finals.
Stefan Booth was recently seen playing Tanya’s husband Greg Jessop in EastEnders, and Tupele Dorgu - who is best known as Kelly Crabtree in Coronation Street - was most recently seen on the Pavilion stage being boo-ed and hiss-ed in panto.
Completing the principal cast is Bernie Nolan, who was the lead singer with The Nolans from 1974 until 1994.
On stage Bernie has toured the UK many times, most recently as Cora in Calendar Girls, Hannah Owens in Flashdance, Robin in Mum's The Word and Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers.
With six Tony, two Olivier, one Grammy, two Bafta and six Academy Awards under its belt, Chicago promises to be a show not to be missed.
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Chicago will be showing at the Pavilion Theatre in Rhyl between Monday, April 30 - May 5. For more information or to book tickets contact the Box Office on 01745 330 000 or visit the website at www.rhylpavilion.co.uk