After what has be an incredible journey I finally say goodbye to the Dominion Theatre after 5 and half years, 3 years of which I have served as Theatre Manager.

It’s has been a very happy and rewarding time that has seen new ownership in the form of the fantastic Nederlander Family, the 10th anniversary of We Will Rock You (with a memorable 22 hours shift and a shake of hands with Robert De Niro) to the launch of our fantastic champagne bar.

While I leave with many memories and stories I leave most importantly with the lifelong friendship of all the staff at the Dominion Theatre.

Particular thanks must go to Mr Jerry Katzman for all his support and guidance, David Pearson, Queen Theatrical Productions, Hillsong Church, the true fans of WWRY and of course the best Front of House Team in the West End, I salute you.

I shall miss you all and I thank each and every one of you for an incredible time.

Mark Satchell, Theatre Manager

Mark says goodbye to the Front of House team in his own unique way.

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The Adelphi is part owned by the Nederlander Organization, and part by Really Useful (we call them our half sister!), plus the Nederlanders are producers of the Bodyguard so this was a big night for them indeed!  Over from New York were Jimmy Nederlander Jr, Charlene Nederlander and Nick Scandalios (Executive Vice President of the Nederlander Organization).

We were really well looked after at the Adelphi by Theatre Manager Conia Martin and her team of hospitality staff in the Vivian Ellis Bar who kept the champagne and canapés flowing.  As for the show itself, it looks sure to be a hit – and judging by the reaction of the Americans in the audience, it will not be long before a Broadway opening is announced.  Not sure we’ll get an invite to that one…

Jenny Davies, Deputy General Manager
5th December 2012

Jenny Davies and Fiona Soden at The Bodyguard Press Night

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David has performed on some of the most prestigious of the world’s stages as well as singing on many important occasions, bringing a genuinely fresh approach to the opera world with his eclectic repertoire which includes not only opera but also music from the world of Broadway, as well as World Music, giving his shows a unique flavour. He has given concerts at the Opéra Garnier and L’Olympia in Paris – even at the Eiffel Tower ; at the Tchaikovsky Hall, in Moscow, the Budapest Opera where he was conducted by Placido Domingo and at the famous Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and many others.

He has sung more thane 20 lead roles in Opera, Operetta and Musical Theatre as well as appearing in  numerous films. He has organized many benefit concerts in aid of charities to which he has a special committment, performing in hospitals and schools as well as for Presidents and many of the world’s leaders in order to raise money for causes close to his heart. Last year David Serero released his debut album ‘The Baritone Show’ which included numbers from his wide repertoire including his signature role of Don Quixote from ‘Man of La Macha’  which he performed recently in Paris, Deauville and Tokyo.

Mixing styles and genres with his theatrical ability, David Serero provides a unique experience full of dynamism, energy, humour and a “joie de vivre” for his most important cause  – the audience.

In November this year, he will perform and produce the world premiere of Duke Ellington’s only musical ‘Beggar’s Holiday’ in Paris and in 2013  a new musical written, directed and produced by David Serero also in Paris entitled ‘You Are Not Alone’  with the legendary Jermaine Jackson who has also recorded a duet with David, ‘Autumn Leaves’ on his latest album, which David also produced.

For this concert at the Dominion Theatre, David will perform the Toreador’s aria from Bizet’s ’Carmen’, songs from Broadway musicals including ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, ‘Man of La Mancha’, ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘Phantom of the Opera’ as well as popular French chansons, haunting Yiddish songs and folk songs from Russia and Spain.

Date                          Thursday 18^th October 2012

Time                         8:00pm Doors Open
8:30pm Performance Starts

Running time       1 hour and 30 minutes with no interval

Tickets are £20, to purchase please click here

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Australian Silver Medallist Paralympian Louise Ellery came to see We Will Rock You on Saturday night.

What should you know about Louise Ellery? Louise is an Australian Paralympic Athlete, who first represented Australia at the Athens 2004 Paralympics and went on to break the world number record for seated shot put in 2005. She was named the ACT Athletics Outstanding Athlete in AWD three years in a row as well as the Athletics Australia Female athlete with a Disability of the year 2009-2010. She competed in the 2008 Beijing Games gaining sixth place, however in the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, Louise really showed off her athletic ability by winning gold! Since 2010 she has continued to work hard and won bronze in the shot put at the 2011 IPC World Championships where she broke the Australian record.

Louise recently competed in the London 2012 Paralympic games, where she won the Silver medal for F32 class Shot put.  So, you can imagine how excited Mark Satchell our Theatre Manager and the FOH team were when she came to see We Will Rock You on Saturday night with her parents.

It was an honour to have Louise Ellery and her Silver medal here at the Dominion!

8th September 2012

Lucy McCall – Administrative Assistant

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30/08/2012

Lucy McCall – Administrative Assistant

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