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THE PRESS RELEASES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3rd September 2004
JOHN LESLIE joins Rula Lenska, Sylvester McCoy and the cast of The Good Company’s Pride & Prejudice Book by Jane Austen Adapted & Directed by Sue Pomeroy Designed by Dennis Saunders
NATIONAL TOUR - September through November 2004
Pride & Prejudice Press Conference – Thursday 9 September at 12.30pm
John Leslie has joined the cast of and is currently in rehearsals for The Good Company’s production of JaneAusten’s Pride & Prejudice, adapted and directed by Sue Pomeroy. John Leslie will be playing the role ofMr Wickham and joins Rula Lenska (in the role of Mrs Bennett) and Sylvester McCoy (in the role of MrBennett) in this ensemble company production. The national tour starts at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre inGuildford on 14th September (Press Night Thursday 16th) and then tours to Edinburgh, Windsor, Westcliffand Greenwich, during its 6 week tour.A Press Conference will be held at 12.30pm on Thursday 9 September at RADA, 62 - 64 Gower St, WC1E6ED. The whole company, including the director Sue Pomeroy, will be in attendance and available for interviewand photographs. Attendance and all interviews must be requested in advance to Paul Savident on 020 8567 2089or by e-mail to paul@savident.com. There will also be a non-costumed photocall with cast members from Noonfor 20 minutes – again please request attendance in advance.
Director Sue Pomeroy knows that John is perfect for the part – “John Leslie displayed a deep and conscious knowledge of the pain of an individual like Wickham – a person pursued in society by forces more powerful than he. During the audition process John proved he was able to portray the charisma and attraction of the character, as well as the sadness and conflict within Wickham who was a man who lived life to the full and strayed. Having demonstrated his ability and suitability for the role, we see no reason to deny him the opportunity of moving forward with his career. He is a working actor getting on with the job and we are delighted that John has been able to join this Good Company production”.
John Leslie said "I am absolutely delighted to have been offered, and accepted, the part of Mr Wickham in the Good Company’s national tour of Pride & Prejudice. I see this as a truly fantastic opportunity for me to continue my career and put to one side all that has happened in my life in the past few years. From day one of rehearsals Sue Pomeroy, Rula, Sylvester and the cast have made me feel welcome and I am really looking forward to playing this role and enjoying the tour – especially the visit to Edinburgh Playhouse later this month".
Casting is now complete and this delightfully funny and engrossing adaptation of the classic comedy of features stunning new actress Emma Campbell-Jones as the charming Elizabeth Bennet, Nicholas Dawkes as Denny, Tryphena Dawn as Charlotte, Pippa Duffy as Kitty, Lisa Harding as Jane, Nolan Hemmings (son of the late David Hemmings) as the dashing Mr Darcy, Andy Henderson (MURDER IN SUBURBIA) as the engaging Mr Bingley, John Leslie (ex BLUE PETER presenter) as Mr Wickham, Rula Lenska (Q in ROCK FOLLIES) as the nervy Mrs Bennet, Sylvester McCoy (best known as DR WHO) as the laid-back Mr Bennet, Katarina Olsson as Miss Bingley, Ben Roddy as the detestable Reverand Collins and Anna Steel as the susceptible Lydia.
For INTERVIEWS, editorial information and PRESS CONFERENCE / PHOTOCALL ATTENDANCE please contact Paul Savident on 020 8567 2089, fax 0870 051 6418, e-mail paul@savident.com or view www.savident.com.
Notes to Editors Production: Pride & Prejudice PRESS CONFERENCE: Thursday 9 September 12.30pm, RADA, Gower Street, London PHOTOCALL (Non-costumed): Thursday 9 September Noon, RADA, Gower Street, London Producer: The Good Company Book by: Jane Austen Adapted & Directed by: Sue Pomeroy Designed by: Dennis Saunders Cast: Emma Campbell-Jones, Nicholas Dawkes, Tryphena Dawn, Pippa Duffy, Lisa Hardings, Nolan Hemmings, Andy Henderson, John Leslie, Rula Lenska, Sylvester McCoy, Katarina Olsson, Ben Roddy and Anna Steel.
Press Night: Thursday 16 September at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Tour Dates: Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 September – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford BO 01483 564071 Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 September – The Playhouse, Edinburgh BO 0870 606 3424 Monday 27 September – Saturday 9 October – Theatre Royal, Windsor BO 01753 853888 Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 October – Palace Theatre, Westcliff BO 01702 351135 Monday 18 – Saturday 23 October – Greenwich Theatre, London BO 020 8858 7755 |