Latest articles from Ian Ray
A modern prima donna
Brighton’s Marcia Bellamy has performed on stages across the globe in some of opera’s most recognisable masterpieces. Ian Ray talks to a singer who is distinctly un-diva
Choosing fun and glee over fame and glory
Emmerdale’s latest addition Pauline Quirke talks to Ian Ray about her Glee-like performing clubs for kids and overcoming her stage fright
Dream come true
Ian Ray talks to Emma Dearden, who plays Cinderella in Theatre Royal Brighton’s Christmas show, about her fairytale success
A hero of cult commentary
Brighton boy and voice of Come Dine With Me Dave Lamb tells Ian Ray about cookery, comedy and the key ingredients for a disastrous dinner party
A new role in a lifetime of legends
Actress, diva and all-round class act Stephanie Beacham talks to Ian Ray about dating, dramatics and a daunting new part playing Maria Callas
Emma Dearden
Emma Dearden, 21, is the Brighton-born musical theatre actor who’s bagged the role of Cinderella in Brighton Theatre Royal’s much-anticipated Christmas show. A graduate of the Hurstpierpoint-based Shine Theatre Group, Emma went on to train at the London School Of Musical Theatre and now returns to her hometown for Cinderella, which runs from December 17 to January 16. An Argus Appeal gala performance will be on January 6. Tickets are available now on 0844 8717650.
A woman of many talents
Queen of stage and screen Alison Steadman talks to Ian Ray about spirits, seances and why nerves still affect her after all these years
An Audience With Peter James, Komedia, Brighton, Nov 9
Brighton's crime laureate has had quite a year. He’s done “the double” in topping both hardback and paperback charts with his latest novel, picked up a readers’ award for his Perfect Murder novella and is in talks to bring his hero, detective Roy Grace to the big screen.
The temptation of fame and fortune
Brighton resident and Squeeze songwriter Chris Difford tells Ian Ray about fans, family and fast cars