Max George is about to make his stage appearing debut on the earth premiere of Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate UK Tour. Max is finest referred to as a member of boy band The Wanted, whose hits embrace All Time Low and Chasing the Sun. His earlier appearing credit embrace the function of Clint in smash hit FOX TV present Glee.
Starring alongside Max in Kay Mellor’s closing stage play can be TV stars Samantha Giles and Brooke Vincent. Samantha, identified to hundreds of thousands as Bernice Blackstock within the vastly well-liked lengthy working cleaning soap Emmerdale – performs the function of Denise. Samantha just lately exited the cleaning soap after 14 years after her character goes on the run to keep away from her debt. She can be joined by Brooke Vincent as Amy. Brooke is finest identified to TV viewers as Sophie Webster in Coronation Street, a job that she performed from 2004-2019, and has just lately been internet hosting the Drivetime present for Hits Radio.
Max George, who performs the a part of grocery store assistant Jamie, mentioned: “I’m delighted that my stage debut role is in The Syndicate. I’m such a huge fan of Kay’s work and it’s an honour to be part of this world premiere tour. I feel like I’ve won the lottery!”
Samantha Giles performs the function of kind-hearted employee Denise and mentioned: ”Kay Mellor was such a powerhouse who understood actual individuals and like hundreds of thousands of others, I cherished the TV sequence. I’m wanting ahead to bringing Denise to life on the stage and I can’t wait to be working with Gaynor and treading the boards as soon as once more.”
Brooke Vincent, who takes the a part of Jamie’s sister-in-law Amy mentioned: ”I’m so excited to be again on stage and thrilled to be working with Gaynor on The Syndicate. Kay was such a legend and the TV sequence was good. She has written a brilliantly vibrant character in Amy and I can’t wait to get on the street and get my enamel into the function on stage.”
Gaynor Faye, director, mentioned: “I’m thrilled to welcome these three super talented actors to the UK tour of The Syndicate. I’ve worked with Sam a lot over the years and she’s great fun and a brilliant comedy actor, who’s perfect for the role of Denise. Brooke is also a wonderful actor with a huge heart, we first met through our charity work for When You Wish Upon A Star and I know she’s going to be a fantastic, feisty Amy. Max blew us away in his audition, he’s a natural and born to play Jamie. I know that my mum would be delighted with the brilliant cast we have assembled so far and I can’t wait for you all to see them in action.”
Based on the smash-hit, critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained hundreds of thousands of viewers over 4 sequence, the world premiere of Kay Mellor’s closing stage play, The Syndicate involves Glasgow as a part of a 14-week tour of the UK. TV and stage star Gaynor Faye, Kay’s daughter, makes her directorial debut, bringing her mom’s stage adaptation to life, on this shifting comedy drama.
The Syndicate, which relies on the primary TV sequence, tells the story of 5 grocery store employees whose lottery syndicate numbers are available, simply as their jobs and livelihoods are underneath menace. Will a share of the jackpot make their goals come true or their nightmares a actuality? One factor’s for sure, the win of a lifetime will change the lives, loves and relationships of the syndicate members perpetually.
As the ultimate play created by legendary author Kay Mellor, The Syndicate follows within the footsteps of her vastly profitable TV to stage adaptions of Fat Friends – The Musical and Band of Gold, which had been additionally collaborations between Kay’s firm Rollem and Josh Andrews Productions.
LISTINGS INFORMATION
The Syndicate
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Tue 2 – Sat 6 Jul 2024
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Tue- Sat, 7:30pm
Thu & Sat, 2:30pm
