Faye and Jessica

I'll be posting more Shrek news soon but while we wait I thought I'd share this beautiful picture of Faye with Jessica Gates.

You've probably already seen it on Twitter but I'm sure you'll agree it's a worthy addition to the blog.

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Love this video. Thanks to Kendal Love for uploading and in answer to her question below, no they could not be any more adorable.

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Could @CraigeEls78 and @Faye_Brookes be any more adorable?? http://youtu.be/FVwiRtXhPrc

Happy Valentines Day !!

This time last year I sent Faye a few flowers after watching her sparkle as Princess Aurora in the Sleeping Beauty Panto.

As I said last year, all Princesses should get flowers on Valentines day & in light of her new role as Princess Fiona in Shrek it only seemed right to repeat the gesture.

I'm sure her very own Prince Charming Mr Gareth Gates will be spoiling her rotten today but I decided a girl can never have too many flowers.

From Elle Woods to Princess Fiona

Faye may be the best Elle Woods to play Princess Fiona but she's not actually the first.

Carley Stenson who played Elle Woods at the Savoy in London went on to play Princess Fiona during it's stint at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

I found the video below of Carley performing 'Morning Person' at West End Live 2012.

I wouldn't normally post a video that doesn't feature Faye but I can't help but imagine how AMAZING it will be to see her perform this song when the tour kicks off in July.

Not sure why but in some ways it remind me of my favourite scene from Legally Blonde, 'What You Want', in which Faye was sensational.

Just another indication of how perfect she is for this role.

Faye Is Princess Fiona !!

AT LAST, I can finally confirm that Faye will be taking on the role of Princess Fiona in the forthcoming UK tour of Shrek the Muscial.

I have to admit to being more than a little bit EXCITED!!

I've been bursting to share this incredible news since Faye first told me back in early December but had to keep quiet until the production officially announced the cast.

I haven't actually seen Shrek the musical but I've watched LOTS of You Tube videos since I learned Faye was taking on this AMAZING role and I'm getting more and more excited with everyone I find. I've also recently ordered the DVD featuring the Broadway cast.

I just know Faye will the best Princess Fiona EVER, she is quite simply perfect for this role. Of course she has the talent to play almsot any part in muscial theatre but this seems to be another role - much like Elle Woods - that is simply made for her.

I've already booked to see it 4 times in it's first 3 month's on tour, once in Leeds, twice in my home City of Bristol and once in Nottingham.

Depending on when you're reading this I may have already added the Shrek section to the right sidebar showing you tour destinations, dates and links to where you can purchase tickets. If it doesn't appear to be there yet don't panic, it soon will be.

Over the next few weeks I'll post more details about the show and maybe some videos of the West End production. Like me, I'm sure you'll be counting the days until you can see Faye sparkle on stage in this SHREK-TACULAR musical. It's going to be special.