Rebecca's Izzy played with 'real vibrancy' in Seminar at Hampstead Theatre "The acting affords constant pleasure" - The Guardian

The Times Newspaper 'Seminar' at Hampstead Theatre directed by Terry Johnson and written by creator of NBC's 'Smash' series, Tersesa Rebeck has received several four star reviews in National newspapers. Rebecca also had a chance to get in touch with her wild side to play sex-kitten 'Izzy' who would almost do anything to become a successful writer. Rebecca found it a true pleasure working with Roger Allam as well as being directed by such a stellar director as Terry Johnson.  By Angel Harris SuperPR

The Independent ★ ★ ★ ★ "Beautifully adumbrated by the young cast." The Stage ★ ★ ★ ★ "The Hampstead unearths a US gem with Terry Johnson’s finely judged production of Theresa Rebeck’s Broadway hit about the perils and joys of wanting to be a writer" The Public Reviews ★ ★ ★ ★ "At times touching and always witty, it is a superb laugh-out-loud comedy that will surprise you." Everything Theatre ★ ★ ★ ★ "It gives us a credibly happy ending, and five great performances; the four younger actors held their own admirably in the face of Allam’s tour de force. The Huffington Post - "Sex-kitten Izzy is played with real vibrancy by Rebecca Grant" "you'll enjoy the fact that you'll bear witness to some superb acting" "But immense credit must also go to the four actors who play his students - Bryan Dick, Charity Wakefield, Rebecca Grant and Oliver Hembrough." The Guardian - "The acting affords constant pleasure" The Art Desk - "Rebecca Grant’s effortlessly sexy Izzy. They all contribute to making an enjoyable evening" London Theatre Guide - "But if Roger Allam is an actor one could watch reading the telephone directory, here it is a wonder to see him making this horrible man seem credible. The quartet of actors as the young writers enduring his masterclass are equally compelling.

Five Star Reviews and Standing Ovations for Hit Play

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Rebecca Grant is suitably demure and yet twinklingly mischievous"

The Independent

The New Vic Theatre have received rave reviews for their wonderful rendition of "Around The World in 80 Days." The co-production with the prestigious Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester is directed by Artistic Director of The New Vic Theatre, Teresa Heskins and was adaptation by 'House of Cards' writer, Laura Eason.

Rebecca was delighted to be cast as Princess Aouda who is recused by Phileas Fogg and joins him and Passpartout in their adventures around the world. 

Please view the many words of praise from National newspapers for Rebecca's performance and the talented cast.

by Angel Harris at SuperPR

The Independent ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Rebecca Grant, as the widow, is suitably demure and yet twinklingly mischievous"

"And at the end many of them rose in standing ovation."

The Stage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"This clever, uplifting romp around the world is a sheer joy from start to finish."

The Good Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Rebecca Grant possesses boundless grace as Aouda."

The Times ★ ★ ★ ★

"It’s highly entertaining, but it’s also — as Fogg learns to depend on Passepartout and falls for a young Indian widow whom he rescues from the horrific fate of suttee — unexpectedly touching. A riotous romp with a heart."

The Skinny ★ ★ ★ ★

"Rebecca Grant is beguiling yet bold as travelling companion Aouda."

The Public Reviews ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Bring old and young and see this. You will be talking about it still not just in eighty days but in many years to come"

Manchester Evening News ★ ★ ★ ★

"It’s also that rarity these days - thoroughly enjoyable family entertainment."

The Remote Goat ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"The show amply fulfilled one’s expectations and more...as was evidenced by the most enthusiastic applause at the Royal Exchange in recent memory."

British Theatre Guide

"Rebecca Grant is the beautiful Kamana Aouda who catches Fogg's eye and imagination.

Joyous and hugely entertaining production"

Staffordshire Life

"Glorious! That’s the first word that comes to mind but you could also add fabulous, clever – very clever, engaging, memorable and incredibly imaginative!

Rebecca Grant, as the beautiful Kamana, is a delight to watch as she joins in the mad antics of her companions with zest and passion, and as she goes from essentially death row to radiant bride!"

Virtual Shropshire

"Amongst the new recruits for this welcome re-run is Rebecca Grant who plays the poignant princess with such poise, dignity and charm I was actually willing Fogg to pop the question before she does. She’s all wide eyed and wondrous at her suddenly changing circumstances, as her earnest heart works on Fogg’s stiff upper lip…melting his logic, drip by drip."

NOTTINGHAM ACTRESS RETURNS TO SCENE OF FORMER TV TRIUMPHS

(Photo by Andrew Billington)

 

Nottingham actress Rebecca Grant has returned to the midlands scene of some of her previous TV triumphs to take to the theatre stage for a hit production in Manchester and Stoke on Trent.

 

The show – Around the World in 80 Days – has already received a rare five star review in the theatre magazine, The Stage. The magazine reviewer described it as a “clever, uplifting romp around the world” and “a sheer joy from start to finish.”

 

And locally in Stoke on Trent it has been widely acclaimed and attracted increasingly large audiences.

 

For Rebecca, a former star of the award winning TV series, Holby City, it is a return to region where she has also starred as hardheaded lawyer, Shaheen Wazir, in episodes of the TV prison series, Prisoners Wives, and in episodes of Emmerdale.

 

In the current production, which she says is one of the “most fun shows” she has ever been in. She is one of a cast of eight and plays the role of Princess Aouda. That role was taken in the original film of Around the World in 80 Days by Shirley MacLaine.

 

The initial run of the show is at Stoke on Trent’s New Vic Theatre and when that ends the cast will head for Manchester where the show will go on from 22 July to 16 August at the Manchester Royal Exchange.

By Roger Pearson

UK LAW NEWS

"Some Like It Hot" Cabaret by Rebecca Grant turns up the heat in Mayfair

Holby City and Prisoners Wives actress was described as "witty" and "dazzling" by the Daily Mail and caused near 'uproar' from her cabaret show "Some Like it Hot" at Bellamy's, Mayfair. Owner Gavin Rankin teamed up with West End conductor and pianist Tom Wakeley to cook up a plan to spice up the month of August. Rebecca Grant came up with the torchy image and repertoire of songs fulfilling Gavin's expectations which was to create a night of naughty songs for bad girls. cont. below

                                              

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Bellamy's is one of two places in London HRH The Queen has dined at so needless to say Rebecca's audience, in which she intimately had to perform to, consisted of Lords, Ladies, bank and business owners as well as the Queen's personal pianist Confrey Phillips. However, after each cabaret she gained full praise, participation and standing ovations, the audience would not leave their seats and insisted on joining in singing more familiar songs. Rebecca says "This feels like the true essence of cabaret how it was where the audience want to get involved and basically sing, dance and play the piano the whole night through!"

Rebecca Grant features in ROGUE magazine, the Philippines' only literary luxury magazine covering art, culture, fashion, interiors, and controversial general-interest topics. Read about Rebecca's acting and music career and how her Philippine/British background has been the core influence in these ventures....

The Asian Awards Grosvenor House

Actress Rebecca Grant with fellow actors Gary Pillai, Ace Bhatti and Kasia Mount at this year's star studded Asian Awards where Sir Ben Kingsley received his Fellowship Award.

'Granted An Audience' Nottingham Evening Post Magazine

Hello! Here is a spread from Nottinghamshire Evening Post Magazine about 'Prisoners Wives', other projects and why I love Nottingham! Here is the link to the article: http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Holby-City-s-Rebecca-Grant-love-Nottingham/story-18450413-detail/story.html#axzz2PUHBltgB