14th March - 19th April 2009
COOKING WITH ELVIS
OVATION presents CAST
Mam: Melanie Dagg

Melanie trained at Drama Studio London, Since graduating she has worked in both Theatre and Screen. Theatre credits include: Cecily in Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (The Carriage-Works, Leeds); Mel in Shakers Re-stirred , (Regional Tour); Eva in And Then They Came For Me (The Lyric Theatre & UK Tour) and Catherine of Aragon in Divorced, Beheaded, Died (Jermyn Street Theatre).

Other roles include Polly Garter, Mrs Die-Bread 2, Mrs Willy Nilly and Mrs Pugh in Under Milkwood (North-East Eng Tour); Barbara in Such Art, Such Beauty (Etcetera Theatre); Lady Percy in Henry IV 1 & 2 (1399 Theatre Company at Warkworth Castle).

Screen credits include: Mary in The Angel (Gate 2 Films); Wendy in The Sad Bear ( S.H.A.M. Films); Linda in Computer Games (Eyeline Productions) and Mrs Robinson in Teen Diary (English International Pictures).

Jill: Catherine Nix-Collins

Catherine trained at Arts Educational School of Acting. Theatre includes: Pure Joy in More Light; (The Sassoon Gallery); Martha & Mrs Medlock in The Secret Garden (regional tour), ensemble in Nosferatu (Arcola), Irina in The Three Sisters (Teatro Vivo); Maria in The School for Scandal (Salisbury Playhouse); Little Significance and Alone with Lamia (rehearsed readings at The Pleasance, London). Television includes Princess Daffodil.

Stuart: William Reay

Born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, William graduated from the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in 2006. Since graduating his theatrical credits include Caliban in The Tempest, Macduff in Macbeth (both with the Young Shakespeare Company), Williams / Gower in Henry V, and Charles & William in As You Like It (both with the British Shakespeare Company). His on-screen credits include Carrier / Richard’s Soldier in Sweet Swan Of Avon a docu-film starring Mark Rylance (Miramar Films) and comedy sketch roles in Urban Legends (Cine Flix).

Outside of acting William also has experience as a improviser, and has been working alongside Keith Johnstone for the last 4 years. See www.williamreay.com

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The role of Dad (Elvis Tribute Act) will be played by
MARIO KOMBOU
(March 14th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 29th & 31st. April 4th to 18th)
&
FISHER STEVENS
(March 18th, 19th, 21st, 28th - April 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 19th)

Dad: Mario Kombou

Mario trained as an actor at ALRA and has starred in film, television and theatre around the world. Theatre credits include the lead role of Vince Everett in Jailhouse Rock (Piccadilly Theatre) and Elvis in Elvis the Tribute. Mario has been performing his tribute to Elvis for fifteen years and is now officially endorsed by Gracelands and the Elvis Presley Estate having been recognised as one of the Top Ten tribute artists in the world.

Dad: Fisher Stevens

For the last eleven years Fisher has been entertaining audiences in cabaret, theatre and numerous corporate and private events. Fisher is widely regarded as one of the UK’s best vocal entertainer and tribute show performers. He has developed his career as a performer and a recording artist releasing two albums to date and has completed many UK tours over the last five years with his tribute shows. Fisher won the Grampian’s Stars in their eyes competition in 2001 as Neil Diamond.

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