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This week has been a busy one for press nights. Here are four excellent shows with Scott Marshall clients.

Harry Lister Smith in POSH, The Duke of York’s.

“First Class honours go Harry Lister Smith as a radiant try-hard new boy” Caroline McGinn, Time Out.

“Among the newcomers, Harry Lister Smith as a mop-haired initiate and Steffan Rhodri as the pub’s browbeaten owner also impress.” Michael Billington, The Guardian.

Dean Lennox Kelly in CANVAS, Minerva Theatre, Chichester.

“There are some lovely performances, too, particularly from Dean Lennox Kelly as apparently easy-going Alan, who eventually explodes,” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian.

Leemore Marrett Jr in CHARIOTS OF FIRE, Hampstead Theatre.

“This show is both a physical and creative work-out….Gold medals all round for this adaptation of the celebrated film.” Quentin Letts, Daily Mail.

Oliver Gomm in LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN, Royal Exchange, Manchester.

“Oliver Gomm teases out every last pound of humour” Ben East, The Stage Online.

“…but it is Oliver Gomm who truly embraces the material and runs with it. Like an Olympian he passes the baton” Glenn Meads, Whatsonstage.com.

WORLD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Shakespeare’s great political thriller JULIUS CAESAR opens on Monday at the RSC’s home in Stratford.  Running until the 7^th of July before going on tour, the production stars Jeffery Kissoon as Caesar, Joseph Mydell as Casca and Ivanno Jeremiah as Octavius. 

Julian Lewis Jones and Pal Aron have returned to the valleys to start filming the second series of STELLA for Sky. They have been joined by Joanna Riding and Gwenyth Petty who will also be appearing in the new series.

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The Sunshine Boys opens to glowing reviews

The Sunshine Boys opened last night to rave reviews. It marks Danny DeVito’s West End debut. He stars alongside Richard Griffiths and together they make up a Vaudeville duo called “Lewis and Clark”. The wonderful ADAM LEVY plays his nephew and agent, Ben who suggests them reviving their act. Here are a selection of the nice mentions so far for Adam’s performance:

“… tended by his nephew and agent, Ben, whose frustrated fondness is beautifully captured by Adam Levy. CBS wants the pair to re-create an old routine, and the process of persuasion between Levy and DeVito is consistently hilarious”

Libby Purves: The Times (Friday May 18 2012)

“The excellent Adam Levy brings pep and personality to Ben’s frustration and the cross-talk has just the right buoyant snappiness.”

Paul Taylor: The Independent (Friday May 18 2012)

Tony Curran’s DEFIANCE

A new sci-fi TV series DEFIANCE will star our very own Tony Curran as Datak Tarr, chief advisor of the alien species known as Votans.  In search of a new home, the Votans hope to take refuge on Earth which results in war between them and the human race battling for command of the planet.  Directed by Scott Charles Stewart, DEFIANCE is looking to be a high-action series that will air later this year.   

Da Vinci’s Demons

Michael Elwyn has been cast in DA VINCI’S DEMONS, an epic 10-part drama for Starz and BBC Worldwide. He is due to commence filming at the beginning of June and will appear as Becchi in the first 4 episodes.

CARSTEN NORGAARD

Carsten Norgaard will be appearing in the two part TV series AIR FORCE ONE IS DOWN as defence minister, Dimitri Kozinski. Alistair Maclean’s highly charged novel is brought to life for a contemporary audience in this tense, international thriller.

CHICHESTER FESTIVAL 2012

After Jo Stone-Fewings and Lotte Rice’s successful run in THE WAY OF THE WORLD at Chichester Festival this year more Scott Marshall actors will continue to appear throughout the rest of the season. Dean Lennox Kelly will be playing Alan in CANVAS at the Minerva Theatre from 18^th May and Hannah Waddingham will appear as the lead role, Lilli Vanessi/Katherine Minola, alongside Clive Rowe and Adam Garcia in Trevor Nunn’s production of KISS ME KATE. The show previews from 18^th June at the Festival Theatre.

Also playing at Chichester is HEARTBREAK HOUSE which marks Jo Stone-Fewings second appearance at the Festival Theatre and is directed by Richard Clifford.

Click on the link below for more details and booking information.

MR SELFRIDGE

Tom Goodman-Hill has starting filming on a new ITV drama MR SELFRIDGE. Tom plays Mr Grove in the ten-part series which focuses on the life of the founder of Selfridges, Harry Gordon Selfridge, played by Jeremy Piven. Orlando Seale also has a role, Louis Bleriot, and appears in the second episode. It is set to be an exciting drama which is due to be aired next year.

THE VERY POSH HARRY LISTER SMITH

Harry Lister Smith will be making his first West End appearance in The Royal Court’s revival of Posh.  Having had an almost sell out run two years ago, we are all incredibly excited to see it again.  A play concerning elite Oxford students participating in a night of decadence and debauchery the timing could not be more apt and promises to be a spectacular production.  Posh will be playing at the Duke of York’s theatre this summer from the 11^th of May until the 4^th of August. 

Harry Lister Smith (far left) and the cast of Posh

KERRY GODLIMAN & DEREK

Ricky Gervais’ new comedy drama Derek stars our very own Kerry Godliman as the heart-warming care assistant Hannah.  The one-off pilot episode, which aired last month on Channel 4, has now been commissioned for a full series.  Kerry’s portrayal received wonderful reviews and we are looking to forward to seeing her reprise this role.