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The Night Of 1000 Voices

For this Olympic and Diamond Jubilee Year The Night of 1000 Voices will be celebrating the Best of British including some of the most requested songs from Evita, The Lion King, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Misérables and, new for 2012, Miss Saigon.

 

Hosted by  Christopher Biggins, stars confirmed from London’s West End include Ricardo Afonso, Joanna Ampil, Daniel Boys, Kerry Ellis, Tiffany Graves, Bonnie Langford, Peter Polycarpou, Clive Rowe, Caroline Sheen and Sally Ann Triplett.  From Europe, Germany’s leading man, Yngve Gasoy Romdal, and perennial 1000 Voices’s favourite, David Michael Johnson The producers also promise some special VIP guests.

 

In 2012, The Night of 1000 Voices will again be for the benefit of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.  Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is dedicated to saving lives through leading UK research into better treatments and cures for all blood cancers including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.  The charity receives no government funding and relies entirely on people coming together to fundraise.

 

Date: Sunday 6th May
Time: 8pm
Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London

 

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Divas Sing Scott Alan

On Sunday 13th November at the Arts Theatre, London, a fantastic line up of West End and international stars will be coming together to perform the songs of Scott Alan as part of the Divas Sing Scott Alan concerts. There will be two performances on the Sunday and Daniel Boys is making "a very special appearance" at the 7.30pm concert, along with Sarah Earnshaw, Ashleigh Gray, Chloe Hart, Jodie Jacobs, Cassie McIvor, Natalie Weiss and Scott Alan himself (all artists appear subject to availability). Tickets cost £22.50 and are on sale now.

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‘I'll Bring You A Song - Shona White'

An album showcasing one of the finest voices in musical theatre, singing some of the greatest songs from respected composers and breakthrough British writers.  Shona is an experienced musical theatre performer having appeared in Chess, Wicked, Mamma Mia, Shout, Les Miserables and The Rocky Horror Show to name a few. She is also no stranger to the cabaret and concert circuit having performed in venues including Pizza On The Park, The Pheasantry, Queen Elizabeth Hall and The Royal Albert Hall.
 

This album has been exquisitely produced by West End Musical Director Richard Beadle and executively produced by Guy James and the team behind Julie Atherton’s best selling “A Girl Of Few Words”.

 

Daniel duets with Shona on 'As Long As Your Mine' from Wicked
 

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‘Acoustic Overtures:The Songs Of Dougal Irvine'

SimG Records is to release Dougal Irvine's debut album ‘Acoustic Overtures:The Songs Of Dougal Irvine' on 1st November 2011.

 

The long-awaited album features 12 previously unrecorded songs specially selected from Dougal's catalogue of work, with brand new arrangements by Peter White, and performances by leading West End actors Julie Atherton (Avenue Q), Samantha Barks (O2 Les Miz), Annalene Beechey (BBC Prom 59), Daniel Boys (Avenue Q), Sarah Earnshaw (Jekyll & Hyde), Ashleigh Gray (Wicked), Ross Hunter (Legally Blonde), Michael Jibson (Road Show), Sarah Lark (Oliver), Rebecca Lock (Phantom), Cassie McIvor (Scott Alan album vocalist), Amy Pemberton (Rock Of Ages), Stuart Matthew Price (Shrek), Lauren Samuels (We Will Rock You), and George Ure (Wicked), plus a special album foreword by Stephen Fry.

"Dougal's music can be parodic and witty as well as deeply lyrical or fabulously uplifting, rousing and anthemic too ... completely original in tone, style and manner. You hear no ghostly footfalls of Sondheim or Menkin, just the original voice of a wonderful composer/lyricist." -
Stephen Fry.

Dougal Irvine is an award winning new writer of musical theatre. His first musical ‘Departure Lounge' has played New York, Chicago and London, and was nominated alongside five multi-million pound West End shows in the ‘Best New Musical' category at the WhatsOnStage Awards. His second musical ‘In Touch' played the Edinburgh Festival last year to five-star reviews, and is due for production in London early next year. He is also the lyricist on the TMA Award-nominated ‘Britain's Got Bhangra' which is currently on its second UK Tour, prior to a West End run.
 

 

Standing Ovation - A Tribute to Dress Circle

Following the announcement in the Summer of 2011 that Dress Circle may be faced with closer for financial reasons, this album was produced by Danny Davies of Pirate Management over the month that followed. Comprising works from artists and songwriters who share in the concerns for Dress Circle`s future, this CD is a tribute to the shop, and it is hoped that it may contribute in some way to the positive future.

 

Featuring Julie Atherton, Alexander S. Bermange, Daniel Boys, Ruthie Henshall, Ramin Karimloo, Jon Robyns, Shona White and a host of other West End stars!

 

Release Date: Wednesday 17th August
 

 

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Godspell 40th Anniversary Concert

Daniel will play Judas along side Jonathan William (Jesus) and Kerry Ellis in the 40th Anniversary Concert in Manchester.

 

Date: Friday 21st October
Time: 8pm
Venue: Palace Theatre, Manchester

 

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Dress Circle Benefit

Daniel will be appearing at the gala which will be taking place at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End at 7.30pm on Sunday August 7th 2011.  Tickets go on general release on Monday 4th July.

 

This once in a lifetime gala offers the rare opportunity to enjoy performances from some of our generation's most iconic West End and Broadway musical theatre performers from across the world, backed by a 33 piece orchestra conducted by Simon Lee.

 

The evening will be hosted by Aled Jones and features performances from Jonathan Ansell, Rosemary Ashe, Julie Atherton, Tracie Bennett, Graham Bickley, Simon Bowman, Daniel Boys, Rebecca Caine, Anita-Louise Combe, Kim Criswell, Ramin Karimloo, Simon Lipkin, Robyn North, Peter Polycarpou, Joanna Riding, Frances Ruffelle, the original Donmar Warehouse cast of PARADE, The original London Cast of AVENUE Q and many more. (All artists are subject to availability).

 

With further cast from both sides of the Atlantic still to be announced from, including some VERY SPECIAL GUESTS, such a rare opportunity to attend should not missed.

 

Dress Circle is the longest running show business and musical theatre shop in the world.  It was founded over 30 years ago to supply the widest possible selection of Musical Theatre and Cabaret related products from around the world - CDs, DVDs, Posters, Books, Song Books, Collectibles and Merchandise associated with Broadway and Londons West End - the list is endless.

 

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Julie Atherton - No Space For Air

West End star Julie Atherton celebrates the first anniversary of her acclaimed album No Space for Air with her biggest solo concert yet, featuring special guests including Daniel Boys and Richard Fleeshman.

Performing tracks from the album alongside songs from the shows that have shaped her illustrious career, Julie and her guests will be accompanied by a live ten-piece band and on-stage choir. Emmy Award winning composer Lance Horne will make a guest appearance to accompany Julie and the band for two of his songs, and Brit composer Michael Bruce will helm a live performance of the international YouTube sensation ‘Portrait of a Princess’, which he wrote to showcase Julie’s innate comedic talent.

For Atherton aficionados, the concert will feature songs from Avenue Q, The Last 5 Years, Through the Door and Ordinary Days, and some unexpected numbers will receive the unique Atherton treatment.

Best known for creating the roles of Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in Avenue Q, and her role as Cathy in Jason Robert Brown’s The Last 5 Years, Julie is one of the most prolific and successful young musical theatre stars in the West End, having previously played Sophie in musical Mamma Mia! and Serena in Fame. She is also an experienced concert artist, having headlined numerous musical engagements at venues as diverse as the Donmar Warehouse and the Royal Albert Hall.

 

Date: Sunday 26th June
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Apollo Theatre

 

 

The World Is Something You Imagine (Imagination Parade)

Daniel's single, which he recorded with Tori Beaumont for Disney, has been released to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

 

GOSH is the world's leading children's hospital located in London, United Kingdom.  It has the widest range of children's specialists of any UK hospital, and is the largest centre for children's heart or brain surgery, or children with cancer, in the UK.

 

In April 1929 the hospital was the recipient of playwright J. M. Barrie's copyright to the Peter Pan works, with the provision that the income from this source not be disclosed. This gave the institution control of the rights to these works, and entitled it to royalties from any performance or publication of the play and derivative works.

 

Our Peter Pan (Daniel) is donating 25% of all sales to this great charity, so show your support by buying the new single.

 

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Peter Pan

Daniel will become the boy who wont grow up in a brand new musical version of Peter Pan.

Playing at both The Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin and The Southampton Mayflower Theatre, the enchanting tale of Peter Pan follows the boy who won’t grow up as he encounters the Darling family and takes them with him on his adventures through Neverland. A story of courage, friendship, loyalty, good and evil and of course fairies, this really is the show for all the family.

Bringing this magical new show to life are Michael Rose alongside Chris Moreno who have previously brought Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical and last year’s Aladdin to the Southampton Mayflower stage.

“Playing the role of Peter in this brand new version of Peter Pan will be a tough challenge physically, vocally and mentally and we are thrilled to have Daniel on board. We can’t wait to see him flying across the Mayflower stage singing the fabulous new score. This version of Peter Pan has a modern twist and we know Daniel will suit this beautifully and have the audience fall in love with his Peter” - Michael Rose

This is Peter Pan for the 21st Century with stunning sets, sensational flying sequences, a brand new score and a sprinkling of modern day fairy dust.

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The Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin
15th July - 6th August 2011

Price: €20 - €55
www.grandcanaltheatre.ie

The Southampton Mayflower Theatre
9th December 2011 - 14th January 2012

Price: £14 - £29.50
www.mayflower.org.uk

(A bit of local knowledge: The stalls rows A-H are flat.  From row J seating starts to rake so no heads in the way)

 

Daniel Boys - So Close Concert at Slide, Sydney

Daniel will be performing his So Close concert at Slide in Sydney on Thursday 16th June 2011. Combining a mix of songs from musical theatre to pop, as well as showcasing songs from Daniel's debut album, So Close, this concert is a must see for Daniel's Australian fans. Tickets are $20 or $60 for dinner and the show.

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Adelaide Cabaret Festival

Daniel will be making his Australian debut at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.  He will be in good company with a line up including Olivia Newton-John in the opening-night gala, Michael Feinstein singing Sinatra on closing night, the Broadway star Chita Rivera, the master songwriter Jimmy Webb, and the Mad Men star Bryan Batt.

Australian performers include Simon Burke, Leo Sayer, Glenn Shorrock, Melinda Schneider singing Doris Day, Rhonda Burchmore singing Julie London, Tim Draxl in the bio show Freeway - The Chet Baker Journey and Toby Francis in Blokelahoma!, which Campbell will direct.

 

Date: 11 - 12 June
Time: 6:00pm (11), 4:00pm & 6:15pm (12)
Length: 1 Hour
Venue: Banquet Room

 

 
Brighton Equality Walk for Stonewall

Would you walk 10k for Daniel Boys? Well, the lesbian, gay and bisexual charity, Stonewall, is holding it's eighth annual Brighton Equality Walk on Sunday May 1st and Daniel is going to be one of the hosts. Participants will meet from midday in the Royal Pavillion Gardens for entertainment and a picnic before receiving their goodie bags and walkers t-shirts. There is a £10 registration fee and only walkers that have registered in advance are guaranteed a t-shirt on the day. The walk itself will start at 2pm and at the end you will receive your walkers medal, a celebratory glass of bubbly and the post walk party.

Unwritten Songs

Unwritten Songs is a very exciting new album from composer Michael Bruce. It features a duet entitled "Looking Back" from Daniel Boys and his recent co-star in Ordinary Days, Alexia Khadime. Also featured on the album is another star of Ordinary Days, Julie Atherton along with other musical theatre favourites such as Paul Spicer, Jessie Buckley, Mark Evans and many more. The album is released on 21st March and there is a launch concert the night before but Daniel will not be appearing.

 

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Helena Blackman: The Sound of Rodgers and Hammerstein

Helena Blackman: The Sound of Rodgers and Hammerstein was released on the 14th February 2011 and features a duet from Helena and Daniel. They sing the Oklahoma classic, People Will Say We're In Love, and the album is packed with plenty more Rodgers and Hammerstein favourites.

 

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Free Download Released

This is a real treat for all Daniel Boys fans, you can download his version of To Make You Feel My Love absolutely free!

 

More With Every Line

Daniel appears on the album More With Every Line, the debut album by writer and performer Tim Prottey-Jones. This is a very exciting project as guest appearing along with Daniel are a whole host of musical theatre stars. These include Julie Atherton, Louise Dearman, Rachel Tucker and many, many more. The album is available to buy from iTunes and Dress Circle.

 

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Charity Auction In Aid Of Cancer Research

Daniel kindly signed a set list from his show at Pizza On The Park.  Daniel has asked that the money raised be donated to Cancer Research. The auction is now active and will end on Sunday 16th at 16:30.

 

The auction raised the massive total of £72.  Thank you everyone who participated.

Wolfboy CD

If you're getting Wolfboy withdrawal symptoms then a four track CD single is available with songs from the show performed by the original London cast. The tracks featured are:

 

1. The Visit

2. One Wall Away from Your Dreams

3. 1 Seven, 2 Jacks & an Ace

4. Come Home

 

Daniel appears on 'The Visit,' 'Come Home' and a small section of 'One Wall Away from your Dreams.' The CD costs £5.99 from Dress Circle.

 

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Only You Can Save Mankind, The Album

A studio recording of the musical Only You Can Save Mankind is now on sale. The show is based on the first of Terry Pratchett's Johnny Maxwell books with music by Leighton James House and lyrics by Shaun McKenna. Daniel Boys features on the album along with a whole host of musical theatre stars, including Sharon D. Clarke, Zubin Varla, Zoë Martlew, Ricardo Afonso and Oliver Tompsett. The album is available to download from iTunes or to purchase on CD from the Only You Can Save Mankind website.

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Christmas In New York CD

A CD featuring songs from the 2009 Christmas In New York concert is now available. Featuring a cast of the West End’s finest and foremost performers, including Avenue Q’s Julie Atherton and Daniel Boys, star of BBC 2’s acclaimed Beautiful People, Samuel Barnett, Wicked’s Oliver Tompsett and Ashleigh Gray, West End star and Notes from New York co-founder Paul Spicer, Broadway and West End leading lady Hannah Waddingham, Olivier Award winning star of Hairspray Leanne Jones, previous Christmas in New York headliner Anna-Jane Casey, Rachael Wooding, who is currently playing the title role in the UK tour of Evita, and Louise Dearman, whose credits also include the title role in Evita.

John Barrowman DVD

An Evening With John Barrowman featuring Daniel was released on the 16th November and is now widely available. Daniel performs four solos on the DVD, Solitaire, Could It Be Magic, Everything and Over the Rainbow, as well as dueting with John for I Know Him So Well.