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Exclusive Jennifer Ellison Interview

1 month ago 30th Sep 15:17

Jennifer Ellison made her name as Emily Shadwick in television soap opera Brookside until 2003. After leaving she has moved between music, theatre and film, finding success in all.

Her latest project sees her return to the theatre, after her hit role in Chicago, in the stage version of war of the Worlds in the role of Beth.

I caught up with Jennifer to discuss her new project, her busy year and what lies ahead for her in 2009.

So what have you been up too since we last saw you in The Cottage earlier this year?

Oh let me think. I've shot my calendar and I have just shot an ITV drama called The Commander with Amanda Burton, I've also just been cast in War of the Worlds and I'm supposed to start rehearsing for panto at Christmas with Cilla Black and Les Dennis for the Capital of Culture for Liverpool.

You are going back into the theatre for War of the Worlds can you tell me a bit about the show and why you got involved in this production?

I kind of grown up listening to the War of the Worlds my dad was a big fan and always had it playing so I was actually really familiar with the soundtrack.

I was then approached to audition so I auditioned and they sent me through some of the material I absolutely fell in love with it, it's just phenomenal it's amazing the amount that have been put into the show it's not just your typical stage show it's absolutely huge and spectacular.

Everyone knows the story from the recent Spielberg blockbuster film so how is that going to work on stage?

This show has been working a long time since the actual blockbuster, it's actually it's anniversary year, it's been a huge success, it continues to be an unbelievable success actually, so I think it's tried and tested to be honest.