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LENA is a powerful new play with music by Tim Whitnall recounting the true story of Scottish singing sensation, LENA ZAVARONI. 1999. Twenty-five years after rocketing to overnight fame and fortune on the hit TV talent show “Opportunity Knocks”, Lena undergoes a surgical procedure which she believes will turn around her troubled life. In a hospital waiting room her father, Victor, retraces the steps that have led him and his precious daughter to this critical point. His revealing journey is one filled with triumph, tragedy, tears and laughter. With a five-strong cast plus a band of live musicians, “Lena” also features several show-stopping songs that ‘the wee yin’ made her own. The show is designed by award winning designer Becky Minto, lighting design is by Emma Jones, and musical direction by Matthew Brown. Super talented production manager Suzie Normand is on board with Katy Nicolson our fabulous stage manager.
'Erin Armstrong is heartbreaking as Lena Zavaroni in Feather Productions’ new play about the rise and fall of the 1970s child star.' '...there’s no doubt that Lena could become a classic showbiz drama, foreshadowing many of the issues around body image and self-punishment that, in the age of social media, have come to haunt the lives of millions of young women.'
'The standing ovation more than suggests that Lena will live on for many years to come. Audiences can sense this a powerful story with which Tim Whitnall is well on track to have a major hit. The plan is that the show will tour next year – don’t miss it.'
'Erin Armstrong’s portrayal of Lena was phenomenal.' 'Julie Coombe’s portrayal of Hilda was fantastic.' 'Alan McHugh as Victor Zavaroni was simply brilliant.' 'The writing also allows Dorothy a redeeming moment which allowed Helen Logan to portray a very human, vulnerable side to Dorothy.' 'Jon Culshaw as Hughie Green was fabulous, he had a real understanding of how to grasp the audience as a presenter'
CAST:
ERIN ARMSTRONG (LENA ZAVARONI)
JON CULSHAW (HUGHIE GREEN)
ALAN McHUGH (VICTOR ZAVARONI)
JULIE COOMBE (HILDA ZAVARONI)
HELEN LOGAN (DOROTHY SOLOMON)
JAMES DAWOUD (VARIOUS/MUSICIAN)
Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
16-19 MARCH 2022
www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x84p5sd
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