Lee will also be participating in the Olympic torch event in Chelmsford on 6 July, singing a song (called 'Gold of course!) especially composed for the event:
I was at the Guildford concert and it was a fantastic evening with Lee, Kerry Ellis, Matt Rawle and Stephen Rahman-Hughes all in great voice. There was a good range of songs and some interesting arrangements which helped to keep even the most well-known material fresh. A particular favourite of mine was 'Bring Him Home', sung by all three men with some beautiful harmonies, and a rousing Bohemian Rapsody with the whole company on stage to end the evening
Lee has just finished a four week run in Jack & The Beanstalk.
In a recent interview, he mentioned a possible album and tour for later this year. He also mentioned that he's planning on going back to LA in March to audition for TV and Film roles. Also, he's hoping for a West End Men tour at some point this year.
Camberley Theatre, Surrey, Friday 27 September 2013
(tickets not on sale yet but apparently special arrangements have been made for fans to purchase tickets before anyone else - anyone wishing to book tickets should ring 01276 707600 and quote FANCLUB on 11th MARCH from MIDDAY onwards. Tickets will then go on sale to Friends of the Theatre on 15th March and, at the end of March, the show will go on sale to the general public).
And Lee's Facebook page has news of another concert in Cheltenham:
"We are delighted to let you know that Lee has been invited to perform at Cheltenham Town Hall on Sunday 29th September with his own show.
We have once again been able to get priority booking for you as Cheltenham have kindly agreed for Lee's fans to call the box office (ticket hotline 0844 576 2210) on MARCH 22ND quoting the reference LM2013. Tickets will then go on sale on 23rd March to the public."
Busy time for Lee with the concerts in Camberley and Bedworth the same weekend!
"We are thrilled to announce that Lee will be starring in West End Men IN THE WEST END! From 25th May until 22nd June - book your seats now!
THE WEST END MEN
VAUDEVILLE THEATRE
25 MAY – 22 JUNE
PRESS NIGHT 3 JUNE AT 7PM
Performances: Monday – Saturday at 8.00pm
Saturday matinee at 3.00pm
Press Night 3 June at 7.00pm
Kerry Ellis is the 'special guest' for some of the dates and the rest of the 'men' are to be announced - presumably two will join Lee if the concerts follow the same format as last year's WEM concerts.
I think the Casting Shows were about getting people into the industry (or making the leap from understudy/ensemble to leading roles) with the goal of career longevity. Hence so many contestants are still in the industry and doing well, years after their Casting Show appearances. It was always a far more realistic proposition than the X-Factor/BGT type shows where it was all about becoming an instant Star.
If anyone is interested in getting tickets to see the West End Men at the Vaudeville Theatre in London, the Lee Mead Appreciation Society is giving away some tickets for free!
TICKET GIVE AWAY - THERE ARE 5 PAIRS OF OPENING NIGHT (25 MAY 2013) TICKETS TO WIN, PLUS A PAIR OF TICKETS TO PRESS NIGHT (3rd JUNE 2013).
What was the last West End show that Lee starred in?
A) Legally Blonde Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
C) Wicked
Send your answer A, B or C to lmasloppies@hotmail.co.uk with your full name.
That's an interesting new venture for Lee. The Pheasantry is an intimate cabaret space with a capacity of 80 so should be quite different to his 'regular' concerts. Appearing with Lee will be ‘Wicked’ star ASHLEIGH GRAY; Musical Director, multi-instrumentalist & record producer, MASON NEELY; and West End MD, musical arranger and pianist, WILL STUART.
Doors apparently open at 7pm but the show does not start until 8.30pm (to allow time for people to finish eating). There will be 2 x 45 minute sets plus a 20 minute interval - plus any encores - so it should finish by 10.30/10.45pm.
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http://www.mayflower.org.uk/event.asp?show=panto12
https://glive.co.uk/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=2749E811-8537-4C7B-A931-DD7B36888DF5
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jvkw7
http://www.thewestendmen.com/index.html
So far five concerts have been announced:
Fort Regent, Jersey - 14 July
G-LIVE, Guildford - 18 July
Sir John Loveridge Hall, Guernsey - 28 & 29 July
The Sage, Gateshead - 20 November
More dates apparently to follow
http://www.leemead.co.uk/news/view/chelmsford-stars-set-to-shine-at-evening-celebration-to-welcome-olympic
Sounds like a fun event :cool:
One further date has been announced for the West End Men - De Montfort Hall, Leicester on 23 November 2012:
http://www.demontforthall.co.uk/?cat_id=1&level=1
There are probably further dates to come - wish they would hurry up and announce the full list of dates!
http://soliloquyblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/west-end-men-guildford/
http://www.thepublicreviews.com/the-west-end-men-in-concert-glive-guildford/
http://mellowdaylondon.hubpages.com/hub/The-West-End-Men-in-Concert-Charms-Guildford-Audience
I was at the Guildford concert and it was a fantastic evening with Lee, Kerry Ellis, Matt Rawle and Stephen Rahman-Hughes all in great voice. There was a good range of songs and some interesting arrangements which helped to keep even the most well-known material fresh. A particular favourite of mine was 'Bring Him Home', sung by all three men with some beautiful harmonies, and a rousing Bohemian Rapsody with the whole company on stage to end the evening
Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow - Wednesday 14 November 2012
The Sage, Gateshead - Tuesday 20 November 2012
De Montfort Hall, Leicester - Friday 23 November 2012
Lee will be joined by Ramin Karimloo and Stephen Rahman-Hughes for these concerts. Interesting change of cast!
He's been in LA for castings, etc.
He came back for the Jack & The Beanstalk panto launch on the 18th Sept.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/leisure/stage/stagenews/9936223.Jack_is_set_to_be_stalk_of_the_town/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OksAMsXjcmE
Then he performed at the Lady Taverner's Ball on 21st.
http://www.theharlequin.uk.com/Whats-on/Events/Christmas-Lights-Switch-on
Lee on stage
All three WEM together
Lee with Ashleigh Gray - singing 'As Long As You're Mine' from Wicked
Full cast on stage at the Leicester concert
And a few (non-stage) photos from from WEM's recent trip to Singapore:
Gym Bunnies!
Lee with Joanna Ampil
After the gig
In a recent interview, he mentioned a possible album and tour for later this year. He also mentioned that he's planning on going back to LA in March to audition for TV and Film roles. Also, he's hoping for a West End Men tour at some point this year.
https://www.facebook.com/OfficiallyLeeMead
Bedworth Civic Hall, Warwickshire, Saturday 28 September 2013
(tickets already on sale here - http://civichallinbedworth.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/5526/)
and
Camberley Theatre, Surrey, Friday 27 September 2013
(tickets not on sale yet but apparently special arrangements have been made for fans to purchase tickets before anyone else - anyone wishing to book tickets should ring 01276 707600 and quote FANCLUB on 11th MARCH from MIDDAY onwards. Tickets will then go on sale to Friends of the Theatre on 15th March and, at the end of March, the show will go on sale to the general public).
"We are delighted to let you know that Lee has been invited to perform at Cheltenham Town Hall on Sunday 29th September with his own show.
We have once again been able to get priority booking for you as Cheltenham have kindly agreed for Lee's fans to call the box office (ticket hotline 0844 576 2210) on MARCH 22ND quoting the reference LM2013. Tickets will then go on sale on 23rd March to the public."
Busy time for Lee with the concerts in Camberley and Bedworth the same weekend!
http://www.shopccc.co.uk/130926-an-evening-with-lee-mead-854-p.asp
Apparently this isn't a tour as such - just a few one off concerts grouped together!
His official Facebook page has announced:
"We are thrilled to announce that Lee will be starring in West End Men IN THE WEST END! From 25th May until 22nd June - book your seats now!
THE WEST END MEN
VAUDEVILLE THEATRE
25 MAY – 22 JUNE
PRESS NIGHT 3 JUNE AT 7PM
Performances: Monday – Saturday at 8.00pm
Saturday matinee at 3.00pm
Press Night 3 June at 7.00pm
Kerry Ellis is the 'special guest' for some of the dates and the rest of the 'men' are to be announced - presumably two will join Lee if the concerts follow the same format as last year's WEM concerts.
More information and tickets available from here:
West End Men
http://www.theatreroyal.com/news_details.asp?newsid=659
Also, an interesting article/blog about the TV Casting Shows and their success in finding new talent.
http://www.lastminutetheatretickets.com/blog/index.php/39867/the-reality-of-todays-west-end-stars/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+http%2Fwwwlastminutetheatreticketscom%2Fblog%2Findexphp%2Ffeed+%28London+Theatre+Tickets%29
I think the Casting Shows were about getting people into the industry (or making the leap from understudy/ensemble to leading roles) with the goal of career longevity. Hence so many contestants are still in the industry and doing well, years after their Casting Show appearances. It was always a far more realistic proposition than the X-Factor/BGT type shows where it was all about becoming an instant Star.
Thursday 23rd August 2013 - Villa Marina, Royal Hall, Isle of Man Tickets
Tuesday 24th September 2013 - Shanklin Theatre, Isle of Wight Tickets
Thursday 26th September 2013 - The Platform, Morecambe Tickets
Friday 27th September 2013 - Camberley Theatre, Camberley Tickets
Saturday 28th September 2013 - Civic Hall, Bedworth Tickets
Sunday 29th September 2013 - Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham Tickets
The female guest star who will be joining Lee is to be announced soon.
Good times ahead :cool:
TICKET GIVE AWAY - THERE ARE 5 PAIRS OF OPENING NIGHT (25 MAY 2013) TICKETS TO WIN, PLUS A PAIR OF TICKETS TO PRESS NIGHT (3rd JUNE 2013).
What was the last West End show that Lee starred in?
A) Legally Blonde
C) Wicked
Send your answer A, B or C to lmasloppies@hotmail.co.uk with your full name.
The competition closes on 18 May.
https://www.facebook.com/OfficiallyLeeMead
That's an interesting new venture for Lee. The Pheasantry is an intimate cabaret space with a capacity of 80 so should be quite different to his 'regular' concerts. Appearing with Lee will be ‘Wicked’ star ASHLEIGH GRAY; Musical Director, multi-instrumentalist & record producer, MASON NEELY; and West End MD, musical arranger and pianist, WILL STUART.
Doors apparently open at 7pm but the show does not start until 8.30pm (to allow time for people to finish eating). There will be 2 x 45 minute sets plus a 20 minute interval - plus any encores - so it should finish by 10.30/10.45pm.
Booking line is 0845 6027017.
Wish I could go!