Whats going on...
Ian has now ended his sell out season at The Pomegranate Theatre and is moving on to his next Projects......
In Spring 2010 he will be directing New Youth Theatre in "High School Musicals", teaching for Lamda exams and working on Environmental Workshops for schools...what else? Wait and see....
Ian is playing his 12th consecutive panto season.He is going to be appearing in CINDERELLA as Britney the Ugly Sister at the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield.
Box office: 01246-345-334
9th Dec 2009 - 3rd January 2010
September 2009 Ian is currently Associate Producer for The UK Tour of STEPPING OUTstarring Jessie Wallace and Brian Capron . He has also brushed up his Tap Dancing skills to take on the role of understudy to Brian Capron who plays Geoffrey. The Tour opened on September 8th in Leatherhead to rave reviews and tours nationally until November 28th.
Ian was delighted to meet Richard Harris, the Playwright of the Piece at the Press Night.
BIG News: Ian will be taking on the Role of Artistic Director for an NYT Production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL in January 2010!
Christian Norton will be our Musical Director and
Steph Lovegrove has been appointed Choreographer.
More details at:
www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/Gainsborough
PANTOMIME 2009/10
Ian can now confirm he has been booked for his 12th panto season. He will be appearing in CINDERELLA as Britney the Ugly Sister at the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield.
Box office: 01246-345-334 9th Dec 2009 - 3rd January 2010. Full details coming soon...
NEW YEAR NEW CHALLENGES:
The new year has seen Ian become a regular Style Guru on "The Trisha Goddard Show" He has given advice on style, make up, inage and taught several people how to walk in high heels!
As he says: "If I can walk in 5" heels so can you!"
BBC Radio Stoke and BBC Radio WM have hosted interviews about British Etiquette where Ian has been called on for his expert advice.
Next will be some Shakespeare Workshops at The Rose Theatre
THE STAGE Published Monday 8 December 2008 at 16:30 by Mary Redman True to the era of the credit crunch, it's two for one at Grays this year as Ugly Sisters Britney and Whitney fill the enormous gap left by the ultimate dame's shoes of Damian Williams. Subtlety isn't in their natures. As played by Ian Ganderton and Paul Morse, their ultra glittery frocks are counteracted by their shouty bass voices, shrieking, "Aren't we adorable?" Sam Attwater's Prince is very posh while Darren Tough's Dandini is your true unvarnished Tilbury bloke. Claire-Louise Mealor's Cinderella is well-nourished and scarcely downtrodden, but scrubs up very nicely indeed for the ball. Colin Ridgewell's Buttons is a down to earth, cheerful lad, while Lynette (Crossroads) McMorrough's cosy Fairy is sweetness personified. The musical emphasis in Bruce James's fast-paced, jolly show is not on soppy love songs but on pop from Cyndi Lauper to High School Musical and Mamma Mia. Andy Collyer's two-man band is excellent and the cast sing wholeheartedly, especially in the big Abba numbers. The transformation is full of snow and glitter. The ballroom scene is very pretty with lots of gorgeous dresses especially Cinders' shining gold frock. Grays is a small theatre which James and choreographer Sallie Warrington handle easily, accommodating everyone without any crowding.
Cinderella Review from Essex Gazette
Thurrock's annual pantomime reviewed by TOM KING This year's Cinderella is no exception, but there is a change of emphasis. Much more time is spent on storytelling and generating an atmosphere of magic and charm rather than knockabout. The title role in Cinderella is often a background token, while the main business is given to the comics and singers. Here, though, Cinderella herself, played with charming sincerity by Claire-Louise Mealor, is given much more to do. There are fewer big comedy routines, although the best-loved audience participation ones, such as "He's behind you", are left intact. The result is a panto of immense sweetness and charm, and the best production for miles around for anyone who wants to see the glorious British panto tradition in its purest form. This year, for the first time in over a decade, the Thameside production is missing the now legendary Damian Williams as the panto dame. Wisely choosing not to seek anyone to fill his shoes, writer Debbie James has dropped the dame role and given the main comic business to the ugly sisters, Whitney and Britney, played in a splendid double act by Ian Ganderton and Paul Morse. From their opening line and first set of crazed costumes, the pair ensure the Thameside panto, always a sure bet for good laughs, remains as hilarious as ever. Unsurprisingly, this year, the music and dance is inspired by Abba, and Mamma Mia fans will find plenty to bounce along to. All in all a box of delights, though long-term fans of the Thameside panto will find the contents are rather differently flavoured, but none the worse for a change.
BRUCE James's pantomimes at the Thameside Theatre in Grays have always emphasised the traditional side of panto, rather that the star-studded variety acts elsewhere.
Tickets are now on sale to see Ian as one of the Ugly Sisters in the magical family Pantomime Cinderella at the Thameside Theatre, Grays, Essex this Christmas. The show runs from December 4th 2008 to January 11th 2009 .
Box Office - 0845-300-5264. More Details to follow...
5th August Don't miss Ian on the George Lamb Show on BBC Radio 6Music
where he will be giving style tips and advice to improve your image
1st June Ian's article on How to Host a Breakfast Meeting will give you
10 Top Tips to holding the Perfect Power Breakfast.
10th May Ian is away for three months playing Petruchio, Ferdinand and
Francis Flute in a Theatre Clwyd Ist Folio Shakespeare Tour