| OCTOBER 2010
NEWS: |
| .Attitude:
Role Models: Simon Marks Meets Su
Pollard |
| Saturday
30th October, 2010 |
Magazines |
|
 Su is featured in
the latest issue (November 2010,
No. 198) of 'Attitude' magazine,
"The Role Models
Issue".
Su Pollard: The Camp
Comic
In 1984, when I was eight, I
became obsessed with Peggy
Ollerenshaw from Hi-de-Hi!, one
of the most successful - and
campest sitcoms of all time. Set
in Maplins holiday camp, Peggy
was the loveable chalet maid
desperate to become a 'Yellow
Coat' - a member of the
entertainment team. She was a
klutz, a loveable loser;
enthusiastic but over the top;
well-meaning but misunderstood.
She longed for acceptance but
never quite made it. She was
always the outsider looking in
not able to be part of the gang
and, wouldn't you know it, as a
gay kid I completely related to
her.
• Read the full article in
the latest 'Attitude' magazine,
November 2010 | The Role Models
Issue. Exclusive interviews with
Stephen Fry, John Waters,
Armistead Maupin, Ryan McGinley,
Holly Johnson, Jane Hill and
more. Plus 66 new real role
models. Out now!
|
| .Alex
Grace Photo: Role Models: Holly
Johnson & Su Pollard |
| Saturday
30th October, 2010 |
Press
Clips |
|
 Photographer Alex
Grace has published a blog
recounting her recent photo
shoots with Su, and Holly
Johnson, for the latest issue of
'Attitude' magazine, and their
"Role Models" special
feature.
I was then sent to photograph
English comedy actress Su
Pollard, of 'Hi-di-Hi' and 'You
Rang, M'Lord' fame, at The
Hexagon Theatre in Reading (also
known affectionately as
'dreading' to Su ..... am i
allowed to say that?!).
At the time Su was performing in
'Annie' which I believe is now
touring the country. Su was a
riot; eccentric and entertaining
as ever and very easy to shoot.
It was fun listening to her
stories and also hearing about
Simon Marks' (the journalist)
childhood obsession with
'Hi-di-Hi'.
• Read the full blog, here, and visit
www.alexgracephoto.com, here to view some of her
stunning photography | The
article, "Simon Marks Meets
Su Pollard", and great
photo, is included in the latest
issue of 'Attitude'. Visit their
website, here. |
| .Annie
2010/11: Remaining 2010 Dates |
| Saturday
30th October, 2010 |
Theatre |
|
01 –
06 November: Hall for Cornwall,
Truro
Box Office: 01872 262465 | www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
08 – 13 November: The Beck
Theatre, Hayes
Box Office: 020 8561 8371 | www.becktheatre.org.uk
23 – 27 November: New
Victoria Theatre, Woking
Box Office: 0844 871 7645 | www.ambassadortickets.com/New-Victoria-Theatre
30 November – 04 December:
New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon
Box Office: 0844 871 7646 | www.ambassadortickets.com/New-Wimbledon-Theatre
20 - 31 December: De Montfort
Hall, Leicester
Box Office: 0116 233 3111 | www.demontforthall.co.uk• Selected 2011
dates are now being advertised by
some theatres and venues. We will
bring you the full itinerary
soon.
|
| .The
Sentinel: Su Is Wicked As Cruel
Miss |
| Saturday
30th October, 2010 |
Press
Clips |
|
 A classic tale is
being portrayed at a city theatre
this week.
Musical Annie, starring Su
Pollard and David McAlister, is
running at The Regent theatre
until Saturday.
The play tells the story of
little Annie, a gutsy 11-year-old
orphan who, after being left on
the doorsteps of a New York City
orphanage run by the cruel and
crooked Miss Hannigan, is
determined to find her real
parents.
The musical, which has previously
won nine Tony Awards, has one of
Broadway's most memorable scores
including It's A Hard Knock Life,
Easy Street, NYC and Tomorrow.
Tickets for Annie at The Regent
theatre can be booked by calling
the box office on 0844 871 7649. |
| .Plymouth
Herald: Su's On Easy Street As A
Whisky-Soaked Harridan In Annie |
| Saturday
30th October, 2010 |
Interview |
|
 A brief
interview with Su, from
yesterday's 'Plymouth Herald'.
Family musical Annie has been
delighting audiences for more
than three decades. The story of
Annie's adventures from Miss
Hannigan's orphanage to the
luxurious home of Oliver
Warbucks, has a feelgood charm
and hit songs like It's A Hard
Knock Life, Easy Street and, of
course, Tomorrow.
Taking on the role of
whisky-soaked harridan Miss
Hannigan at the Hall for Cornwall
next week is Su Pollard.
"She's a fantastic character
– I love her," says Su.
"I try and get across the
frustration of her life. She gets
badgered and badgered and
badgered by these horrible,
snotty-nosed orphans and at the
end of the show she gets carted
off in a strait jacket.
This is the fourth time Su has
donned the wonky wig and laddered
tights to play the hard-drinking
lush, and she has earned rave
reviews for her warts-and-all
portrayal.
• Read the full interview at
the 'This is Plymouth' website, here. |
| .Cornish
Guardian/West Morning News/The
Cornishman: Trewhela's Tips |
| Saturday
30th October, 2010 |
Press
Clips |
|
It's all
about Hallowe'en this week –
you can plan your mischievous
family fun in the Days Out and
Eating Out sections.
One particular horror, of the
ginger variety, comes to the Hall
for Cornwall on Monday for a
week's run. Annie, the
curly-haired moppet who will
either melt your heart or have
you gnashing your teeth
monstrously, stars Su Pollard as
gin-soaked Miss Hannigan,
alongside a talented 40-strong
cast.
The kids will love it and with
such memorable songs as Easy
Street, Tomorrow and Hard Knock
Life – beloved of Jay-Z and
X Factor's idea of
"street", Cher –
this should be a feast for
musical theatre fans.
Tickets are priced £10 to
£26.50 and performances are at
7.30pm with 2.30pm matinees on
Wednesday and Saturday. Head to www.hallforcornwall.co.uk to book. |
| .Annie
2010/11: The Sentinel Review |
| Thursday
28th October, 2010 |
Theatre
Review |
|
Regent
Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent
By Liz Rowley
In a recent interview with The
Sentinel, Su Pollard showed
sympathy for Miss Hannigan; the
mean-spirited matron she plays in
hit musical Annie.
"I always like to think that
Miss Hannigan isn't out and out
evil. She's had a terribly
frustrating life…all she
wants is a bloke."
I'm not sure that sympathy
spilled out to the audience at
The Regent Theatre on Tuesday
night, but one thing's for
certain, Pollard got it just
right.
Recognised for her role as chalet
maid Peggy Ollerenshaw in
Hi-de-Hi, the vibrant star is
also a credited stage performer.
Many will have seen her bring
down the house during her
rendition of You're My World in
60s musical Shout! Those who
hadn't, however, would surely
admit to the captivating quality
she brought to the stage during
the opening of Annie's five-night
stay in the Potteries.
• Read the full review at
the 'This is Staffordshire'
website here.
|
| .Runcorn
& Widnes Weekly: Su Pollard
Stars in Annie at The Regent
Theatre |
| Thursday
28th October, 2010 |
Interview |
|
 Another new
interview from Su, published
yesterday. This one is syndicated
to a number of publications
including the 'Runcorn &
Widnes Weekly'.
National treasure Su
Pollard talks to Will Harris
about her role in the hit musical
Annie
They say in showbusiness you
should never work with children
or animals – Su Pollard is
doing both.
The 60-year-old is considered
something of a British gem,
having lent her eccentric style
and distinctive voice to comedy
characters on stage and screen
for the past 35 years.
She is currently at the Regent
Theatre in Hanley, starring as
the dastardly Miss Hannigan in
Annie until the end of the week
– a role in which she
continues to revel in her fourth
tour.
“When they first offered me
the role of Miss Hannigan I was
delighted,” she said.
“It was a part I’d
always wanted to play since
seeing Sheila Hancock do it years
ago. I was too young to do it
then, but it’s great fun
playing her, and she’s got
some great numbers too.
• Read the full interview at
the 'Runcorn & Widnes Weekly'
website, here. Also available at
'Chester Chronicle', here, and 'Flintshire
Chronicle', here.
|
| .BBC
Radio Stoke: The Afternoon Show:
Su Interview |
| Tuesday
26th October, 2010 |
Radio/Interview |
|
 Su guested on The
Afternoon Show on 'BBC Radio
Stoke' earlier today.
Amy Clowes sits in for Paula
and chats to American comedian
and comedy quiz show panellist
Reginald D Hunter. Also on the
show is Su Pollard, who is
starring in Annie at the Regent
this week.
Su chatted with Amy about Annie,
what a great part Miss Hannigan
is, enjoying the immediacy of
theatre and a live audience,
pre-show nerves, the lasting
legacy of Hi-de-Hi!,
presenting Songs of Praise
and more.
The full show is available to
listen to at BBC iPlayer, with Su
appearing approximately 1hr
29mins into the show, and the
interview runs for around 20
minutes, including a break for
news, travel and Lionel Richie!!
This is available at iPlayer
until Tuesday 2nd November.
• Listen at BBC iPlayer, here. Visit 'BBC Radio
Stoke', here. |
| .Annie
2010/11: Regent
Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent |
| Tuesday
26th October, 2010 |
Theatre |
|
 There's an increase
to Stoke-on Trent's population
this week by, at least, a few
dozen. Annie and her
huge entourage are in town and
set to play at the Regent
Theatre, Hanley from this evening
until Saturday.
There will be matinees on
Wednesday and Saturday. View
further information about the
Regent Theatre, Hanley,
Stoke-on-Trent, book tickets
online and browse show times and
location details at the theatre's
website, here.
Tuesday 26th - Saturday
30th October • Regent
Theatre, Stoke
www.ambassadortickets.com/Regent-Theatre
[ Box Office: 0844 871
7649 ]
Regent Theatre, 35-37 Piccadilly,
Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP |
| .You
Rang, M'Lord? - Complete
Episode/Info Guide |
| Tuesday
26th October, 2010 |
Episode
Guide/TV |
|
 The revamped
You Rang,
M'Lord? -
The Complete Episode/Info Guide
is now online.
Read up on every episode from all
four series, including air dates,
cast, DVD releases and more.Pilot Episode: You
Rang, M'Lord? London 1927:
Alf Stokes and his daughter Ivy
are given the boot from their
jobs on the music halls. Alf
decides that he has no option but
to go back into service as a
butler. When he arrives at the
residence of Lord Meldrum some
familiar faces awaiit him...
NB. You Rang, M'Lord? -
The Complete Episode Guide was
originally compiled by Rob Cope.
|
| .Oh
Doctor Beeching! - Complete
Episode/Info Guide |
| Tuesday
26th October, 2010 |
Episode
Guide/TV |
|
 The revamped
Oh Doctor
Beeching! -
The Complete Episode/Info Guide
is now online.
Read up on every episode from
both series , including air
dates, cast, writers, production
info, DVD releases and more.Pilot Episode: All
Change: It is 1963 and at
the peaceful country railway
station of Hatley life for
everyone seems uncomplicated
until the newspaper arrives with
some grave news...
NB. Oh Doctor Beeching!
- The Complete Episode Guide was
originally compiled by Rob Cope.
|
| .For
Better Or For Worse: Episode/Info
Guide |
| Sunday
24th October, 2010 |
Episode
Guide/Radio |
|
 The For Better
Or For Worse Episode Guide
is now online, here.
Over the coming weeks we will
also be adding The Complete
Episode Guides for Hi-de-Hi!,
You Rang, M'Lord? and Oh
Doctor Beeching!
Stay Tuned! |
| .Su on
TV: Gimme Gimme Gimme |
| Sunday
24th October, 2010 |
TV/Radio |
|
Gimme
Gimme Gimme : GOLD - Friday 5th
November : 10.00pm
Gimme Gimme Gimme : GOLD +1 -
Friday 5th November : 11.00pm
Singing in the Drain.
Series 3, episode 5. Kathy Burke
in the in-your-face comedy with
the hapless flatmates with every
personality flaw going. Linda
finally realises her ambition to
become a model. Starring: Kathy
Burke, James Dreyfus, Brian
Bovell, Beth Goddard, Su Pollard
and Jonathan Harvey. |
| .Su @
Christmas 2010 |
| Saturday
23rd October, 2010 |
Theatre |
|
 We've had numerous
enquiries over the last couple of
months about which panto Su will
starring in this year.
Understandable as she has a 35
year history of thigh slapping at
Christmas!
This year, though, Su isn't in
panto. The current Annie
tour runs right through the
festive season, with two weeks at
De Montfort Hall, Leicester, from
20th until 31st December with
just a break on Christmas Day.
That's 17 shows in total,
including nine matinees through
the season.
Please visit the De Montfort Hall
website, here, for full details,
performance days and times, and
booking info. You can view their
current e-brochure here, and click below
for a quick look at all the
details.
|
| .The
Sentinel: Irrepressibly Cheerful
Su Finds Good In Everyone For
Annie Production |
| Friday
22nd October, 2010 |
Interview |
|
A new
interview with Su, published in
'The Sentinel' today. Annie
opens at the Regent Theatre,
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent this
Tuesday.
Only Su Pollard could find it
within her heart to defend the
evil Miss Hannigan.
As the manager of the
Depression-era children's home
where red-headed orphan Annie
lives, Hannigan is the fearsome
tyrant who refuses to extend the
hand of kindness to her
vulnerable young charges.
But Su – as bubbly and
energetic in real life as her
on-stage and screen persona
– is determined to restore
the mean-spirited matron's
reputation.
"I always like to think that
Miss Hannigan isn't out and out
evil," says Su, somewhat
ironically. "She's had a
terribly frustrating life. Think
about it. She never meets any
grown-ups apart from the laundry
man who comes once a month.
"Then she's surrounded by
these horrible children who
dangle dead mice in front of her.
She has looked after those kids
and it's all she's had in her
life for 30 years. I mean that's
why she's turned to the
drink."
On Tuesday Su makes her return to
The Regent Theatre, with Annie
– she last appeared at the
Hanley venue in 2008, for 60s
tribute show Shout.
• Read the full interview at
the 'This is Staffordshire'
website, here.
|
| .Nottingham
Evening Post: Unforgettable
Scenes Of City's Funny Girl |
| Friday
22nd October, 2010
•
Thanks to Paula |
Press
Clips |
|
 The
'Nottingham Evening Post'
published an interesting article
last weekend. Cassandra Stone
recalls her, and Su's, early
years in Nottingham
Cassandra Stone, now company
secretary of the Nottingham Arts
Theatre, has contributed so much
to the theatre over many years.
She freely admits she has done
just about everything: acting,
singing, wardrobe, ticket sales,
coffee bar etc.
She and her sister, Julia Hull,
who sang with the theatre's opera
group, made their first stage
appearances at St Jude's Church,
Mapperley, when Cassandra was
about six. It was in their genes.
Grandmother had been on stage at
the Nottingham Hippodrome and her
grandfather had also briefly been
an actor.
Nothing - except courage - could
have prepared Cassandra for one
of her recent and memorable roles
at the theatre.... as the
Stripper in The Graduate,
complete with tassles!
In a fond and funny look back at
a memorable time at the theatre,
in shows with Su Pollard,
Cassandra recalls: "My only
claim to fame is that I was
behind Su Pollard in the 'Hup,
two, three, four' cross by the
nurses in the 1960s production of
South Pacific.
• Read the full article here. |
| .For
Better Or For Worse: Episode/Info
Guide |
| Friday
22nd October, 2010 |
Episode
Guide/Radio |
|
 As most of you are
aware BBC Radio 7 has been
re-airing all three series of the
radio comedy For Better Or
For Worse over the last 18
months. The final episode aired
last Wednesday and is available,
until Wednesday 27th October at
7.30pm, at BBC iPlayer, here.
In response to requests for
further info on the series we
have compiled an episode/info
guide. We will be adding this to
Su Online over the weekend so do
please pay us a visit over the
next few days if you are
interested in this. |
| .Annie
2010/11: News Shopper Review |
| Thursday
21st October, 2010 |
Theatre
Review |
|
 The
Churchill Theatre, Bromley
By Matthew Jenkin
Lydia Tunstall is delightful in
the title role, belting out the
show’s anthem Tomorrow with
an infectious energy and handling
the snappy dialogue with ease.
David McAlister as
“Daddy” Warbucks is a
little wobbly at times when
singing his numbers, but makes up
for it with his formidable stage
presence.
However, Su Pollard as the
alcoholic spinster/slave driver
Hannigan steals every scene she
is in with perfect comic timing
and a powerful set of pipes to
match.
Annie’s message of
unshakeable hope in the face of
adversity may be hard to swallow
for many adults but I defy anyone
to hate the show’s
irresistibly upbeat songs,
charming cast and shamelessly
feel-good story.
• Read the full review at
the 'News Shopper' website here. |
| .Annie
2010/11: Entertainment Focus
Review |
| Thursday
21st October, 2010 |
Theatre
Review |
|
 The
Churchill Theatre, Bromley
By Greg Jameson
The heart-warming family musical
about a little orphan girl who
just wants to be loved is
currently touring, and playing at
the Bromley Churchill Theatre
until Saturday 23rd October...
...Placing a child at the centre
of the story is always a risk, as
they have to be solid and
believable for the production to
work. Thankfully the young actors
playing Annie and the other
orphans are excellent, with a
strong professional work ethic
that benefits some
well-choreographed dance
routines. They open the show with
a song and dance before the
anticipated entrance of Su
Pollard as the inebriated old
dragon in charge of the orphans,
which is a good way of helping
the children in the audience to
identify with the world of the
story straight away.
• Read the full review at
the 'Entertainment Focus' website
here. |
| .Su On
The Radio: For Better Or For
Worse: Episode Six |
| Thursday
21st October, 2010 |
TV/Radio |
|
| BBC Radio 7
are currently repeating the
complete third series of For
Better Or For Worse, with Su
as Iris. The final episode (six)
aired yesterday. This is now
available at BBC iPlayer, here. 
|
| .Su
Attends Magpie Dance Charity
Event |
| Thursday
21st October, 2010 |
Events |
|
 Su was a guest at
the 'Magpie Dance' Charity Ball
in Bromley at the weekend.
Richard Wilson also attended, and
both gave speeches.
• Visit the 'Magpie Dance'
website, here.
|
| .Su
Online News Archive:
June/July/August 2010 |
| Tuesday
19th October, 2010 |
Site News |
|
| Su news for
June/July/August 2010 has now
been archived. Look back on the
lead up to and the beginning of
the Annie 2010/11 tour, Annie
reviews, Su guesting on This
Morning, a great interview
on The Alex Belfield Show
on 'BBC Radio Leeds', Benidorm,
press interviews & more! 
|
| .Su On
The Radio: For Better Or For
Worse: Series Three |
| Tuesday
19th October, 2010 |
TV/Radio |
|
For
Better Or For Worse : BBC Radio 7
- Wednesday 20th October :
12.30pm
For Better Or For Worse : BBC
Radio 7 - Wednesday 20th October
: 7.30pm
Bernard strides manfully to the
cricket crease, but can he save
the day? Stars Su Pollard and
Gorden Kaye. From February 1996.
Series Three. Episode 6 of 6. |
| .Annie
2010/11: The
Churchill Theatre, Bromley |
| Monday
18th October, 2010 |
Theatre |
|
 The Annie
tour is receiving great reviews
and Su is having a ball playing
the dastardly, but misunderstood,
Miss Hannigan! The cast and crew
open at The Churchill Theatre,
Bromley this evening with a week
of shows until Saturday.
There will be matinees on
Thursday and Saturday. View
further information about The
Churchill Theatre, Bromley, book
tickets online and browse show
times and location details at the
theatre's website, here.
Monday 18th - Saturday
23rd October • The Churchill
Theatre, Bromley
www.ambassadortickets.com/the-churchill
[ Box Office: 08448 717
620 ]
The Churchill Theatre, 108 High
Street, Bromley BR1 1HA |
| .Annie
2010/11: County Times Review |
| Friday
15th October, 2010 |
Theatre
Review |
|
 Theatre
Severn, Shrewsbury
By Mark Lingard
Talented cast put on a
stunning show for Annie
Without meaning to turn this into
a musical version of Scary Movie,
musicals seem to follow a
formula. Bit of singing and
dancing, things threaten to go
wrong, and a happy ending.
Okay, it can’t be fitted to
all musicals, but it’s a
formula that tends to work –
and Annie is no exception, simply
oozing feelgood factor.
Now if ever there was someone
born to play a particular role,
it was evident on stage here. Su
Pollard, of Hi-de-Hi fame, was
absolutely fantastic.
It’s always a shame to
single out a particular actor or
actress, but she was terrific as
the drunken money-grabbing
child-hating orphanage boss with
no absolutely no heart.
• Read the full review at
the 'County Times' website here. Also available at
'Rhyl Journal', here. |
| .101
Forgotten Pop Hits Of The 1980s |
| Friday
15th October, 2010 |
Books |
|
 Starting Together'
is included in Nick Parkhouse's
excellent book '100 Forgotten Pop
Hits of the 1980s', published in
May 2010.
It started as a conversation
in a London pub in early 2008.
Discussing great pop records of
the 1980s, a man called Adrian
– who I only ever met on
that one occasion – told me
I was like ‘the Louis
Theroux of 80s pop music’...
...And, 90,000 words (give or
take) later, and two and a bit
years work, my ‘labour of
love’ (if you’ll excuse
the 80s based pun) 101 Forgotten
Pop Hits of the 1980s is now
available in paperback.
• The book is available from
'Authorhouse', here, and 'Amazon', here. View further info
about '101 Forgotten Pop Hits of
the 1980s' at Nick's website, here. |
| .Metro:
Celebrity Picture Of The Day |
| Friday
15th October, 2010 |
Press
Clips |
|
Su was
recently the Celebrity
Picture Of The Day in
the print and online editions of
the 'Metro'.
"Our very own Lady Gaga? Su
Pollard spotted at Kings Cross St
Pancras station, London." |
| .Bruce
James Productions: Su, Suzette
& Don't Dress For Dinner |
| Friday
15th October, 2010 |
Press
Clips |
|
 Bruce James
Productions are currently
auditioning for the role of
Suzette for their forthcoming
production of Don't Dress For
Dinner.
Suzette is a role that Su made
her own during a West End
production and UK tour in the
1990's. In 2008 Su recalled:
"My favourite role was in a
French farce called Don’t
Dress For Dinner, with lovely
Simon Cadell, which ran in the
West End for a year and we toured
it for years afterwards."
The role of 'Suzette' is a
very important one to the success
of the comedy as the character
has to be in complete contrast to
the other two women in the piece,
namely 'Jacquleine' the wife and
'Suzanne' the mistress and model.
We were looking for someone who
was a bit quirky and not
necessarily, what you would call,
an average shape or height so as
to accentuate the differences
between the three female parts.
In the original West End
production the role of 'Suzette'
was played by Su Pollard, who I
suggest would have been perfect
in the part. Not that we were
necessarily looking for someone
to be Su Pollard, rather someone
who would allow us to achieve a
balance with the two already cast
actresses.
• View the full article at
Bruce James Productions blog, here. |
| .News
Shopper: Interview: Su Pollard |
| Thursday
14th October, 2010 |
Interview |
|
 Su Pollard
on Annie and paving the way for
Lady Gaga with a vegetable dress
Matthew Jenkin talks to the
irrepressible Su Pollard about
returning to her role as Miss
Hannigan in Annie, why she's the
original Lady Gaga and keeping
her former Rear of the Year pert.
Question: You’re
starring as Miss Hannigan in
Annie at The Churchill Theatre in
Bromley next week. She's a
character you've played before.
What’s brought you back to
the role?
Su Pollard: Ooh
yes I love it. There’s
everything you could really want
in this role. You get to do a
nice bit of acting, because
it’s quite a meaty role and
you get to have a lot of fun
which comes out of her antics
where she’s desperate for
male attention.
She’s surrounded by these
awful, awful orphans who are just
terrible to her. They keep waking
her up and Annie keeps trying to
escape. So a lot of the humour
comes out of her frustration. She
also gets a couple of good
numbers, so I really relish doing
the role, it’s great.
• Read the full interview at
the 'News Shopper' website, here. |
| .Suite
101: "Oh Doctor
Beeching!": Interview with
Richard Spendlove |
| Thursday
14th October, 2010 |
Interview |
|
 'Suite101.com'
interviewed, writer of Oh
Doctor Beeching!, Richard
Spendlove last month.
The co-creator of the
fondly-remembered British sitcom
talks to Suite101 about the
origins of the series and the
inspiration behind it.
Writer and broadcaster, Richard
Spendlove, worked for British
Rail for the first 35 years of
his career, holding a variety of
positions within the company,
including Regional Inspector - a
role he would later play on TV -
before opting to take early
retirement at the age of 50 in
1989.
Having become completely
disillusioned with the whole
organisation - an organisation
that he says had been in steady
decline ever since Doctor
Beeching began closing down
smaller railway stations in the
1960s, in an unrelenting purge
that became known as "The
Beeching Axe" - Richard
decided to devote his time to his
other great passion:
broadcasting.
• Read the full interview at
the 'Suite101' website, here. |
| .Annie
2010/11: Seen Magazine Review |
| Thursday
14th October, 2010 |
Theatre
Review |
|
 Floral
Pavilion Theatre, Wirral
By Michael Dwyer
The word camp is a generally over
used word however when describing
the production of Annie currently
playing at the Floral Pavilion,
New Brighton this is the only
word that springs to mind! The
lavish sets, which include a
staircase any showgirl would be
proud of, create a spectacular
backdrop for the exceptionally
versatile and talented
performers...
...However the star of the show
without a doubt is Su Pollard.
She enters the stage in flurry of
energy that although hysterical
and full of classic
“Su” moments is also
poignant and endearing. What more
can be said about Ms Pollard, she
is a truly British institution
and her performance brings a
whole new meaning the word camp
making Annie a must see for every
age group.
• Read the full review at
the 'Seen Magazine' website here. |
| .Su On
The Radio: For Better Or For
Worse: Episode Five |
| Thursday
14th October, 2010 |
TV/Radio |
|
| BBC Radio 7
are currently repeating the
complete third series of For
Better Or For Worse, with Su
as Iris. Episode Five aired
yesterday. This is now available
at BBC iPlayer, here. 
|
| .Annie
2010/11: Theatre Severn,
Shrewsbury |
| Tuesday
12th October, 2010 |
Theatre |
|
 Annie opens
in Shrewsbury this evening for a
run of shows at Theatre Severn.
Su is looking forward to
performing as Miss Hannigan at
this fantastic Shropshire venue.
There will be matinees on
Wednesday and Saturday. View
further information about Theatre
Severn, Shrewsbury, book tickets
online and browse show times and
location details at the theatre's
website, here.
Tuesday 12th - Saturday
16th October • Theatre
Severn, Shrewsbury
www.theatresevern.co.uk [ Box
Office: 01743 281
281 ]
Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay,
Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8FT |
| .Su On
The Radio: For Better Or For
Worse: Series Three |
| Tuesday
12th October, 2010 |
TV/Radio |
|
For
Better Or For Worse : BBC Radio 7
- Wednesday 13th October :
12.30pm
For Better Or For Worse : BBC
Radio 7 - Wednesday 13th October
: 7.30pm
Bernard is all at sea when he is
asked to scatter a client's
ashes. Stars Su Pollard and
Gorden Kaye. From February 1996.
Series Three. Episode 5 of 6. |
| .Musical
Talk: Su Pollard & Nikki
French Talk Annie |
| Sunday
10th October, 2010
•
Thanks to Andrew |
Interview |
|
| Su's great
interview with 'Musical Talk' is
now available to listen to at
their website. A very
entertaining chat, please click here or below to listen.
This is also available at iTunes. 
|
| .BBC
Radio Shropshire: The Adam &
Vicki Show: Su Interview |
| Sunday
10th October, 2010 |
Radio/Interview |
|
 Su guested on The
Adam Green & Vicki Archer
Show on 'BBC Radio
Shropshire' last Wednesday
afternoon.
Adam and Vicki with
entertainment and all the day's
news. Today Su Pollard talks
about her latest theatre role in
Annie.
Su chatted about her busy
schedule, Benidorm, her
career, playing Miss Hannigan,
touring with Annie, Penny
Crayon and much more. The
full four hour show is available
to listen to at BBC iPlayer, here. Su appears
approximately 2 hours, 50 minutes
into the show, and the interview
runs for around seven minutes.
• Visit the 'BBC Radio
Shropshire'/Adam Green &
Vicki Archer website, here. |
| .Annie
2010/11: Swindon Advertiser
Review |
| Sunday
10th October, 2010 |
Theatre
Review |
|
 Wyvern
Theatre, Swindon
By Swindon AdvertiserAnd you
can bet your bottom dollar they
all had a great time at Wyvern
Children stole the show at the
first performance of Annie at the
Wyvern Theatre last night.
A cast of nine actresses from
Swindon gave the professionals a
run for their money as they
entertained the crowd with
renditions of It’s the Hard
Knock Life and You’re Never
Fully Dressed Without a Smile.
• Read the full review at
the 'Swindon Advertiser' website here.
|
| .Su On
The Radio: For Better Or For
Worse: Episode Four |
| Sunday
10th October, 2010 |
TV/Radio |
|
| BBC Radio 7
are currently repeating the
complete third series of For
Better Or For Worse, with Su
as Iris. Episode Four aired on
Wednesday. This is available at
BBC iPlayer, here. 
|
| .Su On
The Radio: For Better Or For
Worse: Series Three |
| Tuesday
5th October, 2010 |
TV/Radio |
|
For
Better Or For Worse : BBC Radio 7
- Wednesday 6th October : 12.30pm
For Better Or For Worse : BBC
Radio 7 - Wednesday 6th October :
7.30pm
A saucy letter causes Iris to
suspect that Bernard is having an
affair. Stars Su Pollard and
Gorden Kaye. From February 1996.
Series Three. Episode 4 of 6. |
| .Annie
2010/11: Wyvern Theatre, Swindon |
| Monday
4th October, 2010 |
Theatre |
|
 Miss Hannigan, aka
Su, and the Annie gang
are in sunny (yes, even in
October!) Swindon for a week-long
residency, beginning this
evening, at Wyvern Theatre.
There will be matinees on
Thursday and Saturday. View
further information about Wyvern
Theatre, Swindon, book tickets
online and browse show times and
location details at the theatre's
website, here.
Monday 4th - Saturday 9th
October • Wyvern Theatre,
Swindon
www.wyverntheatre.org.uk [ Box
Office: 01793 524
481 ]
Wyvern Theatre, Princes Street,
Swindon SN1 1QN |
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