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23-July-2008

Just to let everyone know that Series 6 of Dangerfield is currently being shown on UKTV Drama. It's being shown at various times of the day and then being repeated on UKTV Drama +1.

In this Series of Dangerfield you see Cramer and Paige finally get together and will they or won't they make it down the aisle?

07-July-2008

Hope everyone is enjoying the show this Summer!

The cast of MAMMA MIA performed on GMTV on Thursday to promote the new Mamma Mia Movie which is out on July 10th!

If you weren't lucky enough to see Jane on GMTV, don't worry! We'll be adding a clip of the entire performance onto the site for everyone to see very soon.

Also, a few people have been asking about Jane's holidays from the show this year.

Unfortunately we are unable to give specific dates but i have spoken to Jane who has advised that to save disappointed, it would be best to book for the show after mid-September as she will be on and off between now and then to coincide with her daughter's Summer Holidays.

07-March-2008

Jane Gurnett Official was lucky to catch the matinee show of Mamma Mia on Saturday 1st March! As fabulous as always, it was actually one of the last performances with the 2007 cast.

We managed to catch up with Jane afterwards to find out how she was enjoying it all...

 

"It's absolutely exhausting work" she smiles, "this last week we have rehearsed two shows on Wednesday, two shows on Thursday, two on Friday and two today! Then it's another two on Monday too!"

But is she still loving it as much as when she began?

"Oh no doubt about it! It's a brilliant show and so much fun. It's a wonderful feeling being able to come to work every day and enjoy yourself and to work with such talented people. I'm really happy."

Tonight is cast change 2008 which brings a brand new ensemble with it. More details of this on the Offical MM site.

The three dynamos - Jane Gurnett, Linzi Hateley and Joanne Munro are all signed up for another year of fun so if you still haven't seen the show - BOOK NOW!

29-Feb-2008

Some excellent new reviews for Jane this month - these have been added to the Mamma Mia reviews page.

We've also changed the front picture as you enter the site as Jane is now sporting a beautiful new blonde look...

15-December-2007

Hope everyone is having great time this month getting ready for Christmas!

Some excellent news - Jane has signed up to play "Tanya" for another year with MAMMA MIA! This is brilliant news for us, especially for those who have not yet had the chance to go and see her!

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster and cost between £15-£50. The perfect gift for Christmas!

15-September-2007

After a few technical glitches, we're back with some promised treats!

The new MAMMA MIA photo gallery can be found in the Theatre section of the site. We've also added more to the Television section of the site including Real Women and The Bill.

Questions for Jane's MAMMA MIA interview must be in by 28 September. Great responses so far, thanks to those who have contributed. If anyone has a question for Jane just CLICK HERE! 

25-August-2007

Some treats in store for the coming month.....

A new MAMMA MIA photo gallery will be up shortly, especially for those who haven't had the chance to go and see the show yet!

We're also going to be interviewing Jane all about MAMMA MIA, and we'd like YOU to provide us with the questions!!

You can send in your suggestions by clicking HERE!

Questions to be in for Friday 28 September.

02-August-2007

JGO went to see Jane in MAMMA MIA on Saturday and again.....absolutely loved it! The show was brilliant and the audience couldn't get enough of it!!

If you haven't yet seen the show and would like to - tickets are available to book on Ticketmaster, Last Minute and many other entertainment websites.

Alternatively you can click the logo link to the left .

09-June-2007

Some fab reviews from MAMMA MIA on our Press Quotes page - found under the Theatre section. Make sure you have a wee look! :-)

We've also been told that Jane won't be doing West End live, unfortunately as she's on holiday from the show from June 18th-25th! So if you're booking up then please don't book for these dates!

So, if you're dying to see MAMMA MIA! then don't hesitate to book up for tickets asap! Saturday matinees and evenings go quickly so book now to avoid disappointment!

26-May-2007

Some great news for fans who haven't had the chance to see MAMMA MIA yet!!

The cast of MAMMA MIA will be performing at this years WestEnd Live!!

West End Live - London’s annual free theatre festival - will this summer feature performers from Avenue Q, Fame, Chicago, Dirty Dancing, Stomp, Mamma Mia!, The Drowsy Chaperone and The Lord of the Rings.

The festival, now in its third year, will be held in Leicester Square over the weekend of June 23/24, from 12pm to 6.30pm.

An excellent opportunity for a preview of the show!

15-April-2007

Yesterday JGO enjoyed the magic of MAMMA MIA! If you haven't been lucky enough to see the show yet...magical is only one way to describe it....!!!

We absolutely *loved* it!! Everyone was on their feet and laughing, clapping, singing along with boundless energy!

Jane was an absolute "Super Trouper"!! All laughs were saved for her fab character of Tanya - the ditzy and hillariously funny, posh, man-eating, dynamo!

Her solo number of "Does Your Mother Know" had the audience in constant stitches and the rapport between the 3 leads was a joy to watch!

We loved it, you'll love it! Book now! =)

06-April-2007

As promised.....a new MAMMA MIA! page!! Exciting or what!?! =) You can either find it on the menu under Theatre or you can click here to view it. You'll find a couple of excellent photos of Jane as Tanya, especially for those who haven't yet seen the show....or just can't wait!! More to follow on soon....

Also, JGO is going to see Jane in the show on the 14th of April, which is next Saturday! Of course we'll see what goodies we can bring back!

Have a good Easter everyone! =)

04-April-2007

Some fab, exciting news for everyone!! We've managed to get some excellent *exclusive!!* photos of Jane in MAMMA MIA! to put on the website! These photos were taken just recently of Jane and the new cast, and not even Jane has seen them. So....watch this space and i'll soon have them up on the site! =)

If you'd like to book tickets for MAMMA MIA! you can do this by clicking on the logo to the left, or alternatively you can book on any reputable ticket selling website! Enjoy!

12-March-2007

Now that the first week of the show is over and done with, we thought we'd give Jane a buzz to find out how much she was enjoying playing her Tangoed Tanya.

"It's going brilliantly, really, really well...." she enthuses, ".....It's coming along fine and i'm thoroughly enjoying it! Great, Brilliant, Marvellous!!"

If you'd like to book tickets for MAMMA MIA! then you can do so by clicking on the picture link to the left, or alternatively you can book tickets on any ticket selling websites such as Ticketmaster.

05-March-2007

Tonight is Jane's *Opening Night* of MAMMA MIA!!

Only 20 minutes to go before she'll be making the Prince of Wales theatre stage her own!

If you're extremely lucky and are going along to see the show then please enjoy and give lots of support as we're sure everyones a bit nervous although very excited!!

Also, please let us know what you thought of the show by leaving a message on the message board.

Jane often reads the message board and has told us that many of the other cast members have a look too, so do let us know what you think. =)

22-February-2007

Well, Mamma Mia rehearsals are now well and truly underway and with only...10 days(!!)...to go until opening night, things are really starting to shape up nicely. After a run through today, Jane admits that she's absolutely loving getting to grips with her sassy new character and is looking forward to all the glitzy costumes, fabulous fake tan and not to forget those lethal platform boots! What more could a girl want!?!

So, for a night of endless fun and laughter, get booking those tickets now!

02-February-2007

On Monday, Jane started rehearsals for Mamma Mia and tells us that everythings going well!

Opening night will be Monday 5th March and tickets are available to buy now!

If you'd like to buy some tickets, you can do so by clicking on the Mamma Mia logo which is a direct link or by the scrolling text at the top of the site. Tickets are available from any reputable ticket selling sites such as TicketMaster.

10-January-2007

We hope you've had a wonderful Christmas - here's some excellent news to start off the New Year!!

We can finally reveal that Jane will be taking on the role of dynamo "Tanya" in the WestEnd Smash Hit Musical *MAMMA MIA* in London!!

Jane's delighed to be part of another fabulous show after finishing such a successful run as Baroness Bomburst in the National Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Mamma Mia is an international Musical based on the songs of Abba. Jane will start in March as part of a year long contract. =)

08-November-2006

Saturday night was Jane’s final show of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and final time as Baroness Bomburst! She’d like to thank everyone who went to see her during her year long run and hopes you enjoyed it as much as she did!

Jane’s now taking some well deserved time off over Christmas and New Year and is looking forward to new projects ahead.

26-October-2006

New to the site is a FAQ page. You can find it by scrolling down on the main menu. Here you’ll find, well...frequently asked questions! =)

01-October-2006

Jane’s episode of The Royal will be shown on Sunday 8th October at 8.00pm on ITV1! Jane plays Maggie Harcourt who is apparently having an affair with her window cleaner. So do make sure you watch or have those video recorders set!!

30-September-2006

The Television section has been updated. Here you can click on the television programmes that Jane has been in and you’ll get a selection of pics and info on the programme and Jane’s character. Molly and Casualty are now available so do take a look! =)

22-September-2006

New clip up in the Media Section, its of Jane playing Annie Brown in Doctors. Very different to Jane’s other stuff, so do take a look!

Also a new interview in the Interviews Section. It’s a very rare interview from a good few years ago, called "Q&A with Jane". Enjoy!

17-September-2006

Another new clip added to the Media Section - from Crossroads Mark II, when Kate and Billy are very much playing games with each other, around the time of the Sous Chef Interviews.

15-September-2006

Just another reminder that this is your last chance to see Jane as Baroness Bomburst in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!! Jane will be on stage until November 18th at the Liverpool Empire Theatre. Chitty opens in Liverpool on September 18th.....so book now!!

We’ve also sneakily found out that the new Baron, taking over from the fabulous Sean Blowers, is in the shape of David Henry Turnbull. You may remember David as Lord Scrumptious or alternate Baron in Chitty at the London Paladium from 2002-2005.

New clip added to the Media Section - its a clip from Taggart in which Jane played the bitchy, cheating, black widow, Adele Flett. Fabulous! Take a look!

30-August-2006

Okay...as promised...here is a direct link to our new Chitty page - CLICK HERE - or you can have a look in the Theatre section under Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Enjoy =)

Also, Chitty has now sadly flown from Birmingham leaving behind some wonderful memories and some very sad Hippodrome staff we're told.....

Next up is Liverpool, which is your last chance to see Jane as the Baroness! Book tickets by clicking on the Chitty icon to the left.

29-August-2006

Well....what have we here...JGO has spent the last week down in Birmingham catching up with what Jane’s been up to. We even managed to get a backstage glance at some of the going ons behind the scenes at Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! We’ve got some fantastic exclusive pictures of the "Baroness" herself and some other little goodies....more on that very soon - keep checking back!

14-August-2006

Up now is an interview with Kieran Hardcastle AKA Scott Booth from Crossroads Mark II. Kieran played Kate's grandson and has a lot to tell so have a look! You’ll find it in the Crossroads section. Also some new photos here and there.

04-August-2006

Some new updates to the site - added a higher quality clip in the media section, of "Crossroads - Kate flips".

Also, in the Television section, you can now view a few more of the information pages on the tv progs that Jane’s been in, along with a load of pics. =)

If you’re thinking of going to see Jane in Chitty, then please do whilst you still have the opportunity. Jane will be playing the fabulous "Baroness Bomburst" until November 18th 2006. They’re currently in Birmingham, Gary Wilmot has now taken over from Brian Conley, and everyone is having a great time. So...if you still want to see it, make sure you book up soon! It’s something you really don’t want to miss!

20-June-2006

Just a little note to say please remember to leave a comment on the "Leave a message" page. It can be a message for Jane or even about the website. I can assure you that they are read, and please make sure its only nice and friendly comments left :-)

Also we’ve made a new KAB music movie which is available to watch in the media page, along with our last movie - enjoy!

24-May-2006

Jane’s feeling great and is really excited about moving on to the next venue which is Birmingham Hippodrome. She’s still absolutely loving her "Baroness" and looks forward to seeing everyone in Birmingham!

If you haven’t booked up for Birmingham yet but are intending to go then please book soon to avoid disappointment as the first few weeks are almost sold out already!

There have also been a good few updates to the site recently. A few new photos here and there, touch ups and some new pages. Keep an eye out for more new features soon! :-)

05-April-2006

Well JGO is back from Manchester! We had a fabulous time and thoroughly loved the show. Unfortunately Jane’s not very well so we decided to leave the photos until the next time. She was however, absolutely wonderful in the show, carrying on like a trouper. Get well soon Jane! :-)

The Theatre Photos page has been updated and also the new Behind the Scenes page is now online, enjoy!

01-April-2006

Soon - new to the site will be a Behind the Scenes photo page from all different Jane productions. These photos are exclusive so we hope you will enjoy! :-)

Also JGO are nipping down to Manchester on Wednesday to see Chitty again, so if you’re planning on going along then do let us know! Hopefully we’ll bring back some lovely new photos!

25-March-2006

Thanks to Angela for letting us know about the repeat of A Touch of Frost, episode Close Encounters on Friday 31st March at 9.00pm. Jane plays Janet Carter - watch out for that!

18-March-2006

A new addition - Media! Here you’ll find some lovely clips of Jane in Dangerfield, Crossroads and more!

08-March-2006

Heartbeat spin-off "The Royal" is back on or screens as of Sun 12 March so keep a look out for Jane’s ep! Will try and find out the ep name but it should be on in the next few weeks hopefully! :-)

Also coming soon – we’re doing an interview with Crossroads MKII’s Kieran Hardcastle aka Scott Booth. He’ll be telling us what it was like to work with the lady herself. More news on that soon!

15-Feb-2006

We’ve just found a great press quote from Jane about Chitty - Click here to read some more wonderful press quotes about Chitty!

08-Feb-2006

Just to let everyone know that anybody can now "Leave a message" on the site. There was a little problem but it’s all fixed now so please do leave a message about the site or for Jane ! :-)

19-Jan-2006

Here’s a reminder - Jane will be playing the mother in tomorrow’s "The Afternoon Play" episode - "Molly". It will be shown on Friday 20th (tomorrow) January on BBC1 at 2.05pm. Enjoy!

16-Jan-2006

Well Happy New Year to everyone and very festive wishes from Jane! As promised we have new pictures to launch from Sunderland’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, in which Jane is currently playing Baroness Bomburst! For anyone who hasn’t seen it - it is fabulous and a must see, especially for the kids! Jane was on top form, looking and sounding fab! If you haven’t booked up yet, we recommend it! It’s unmissable! :-)

30-Dec-2005

Some news is that we should hopefully have some nice photos of Jane in Chitty as JGO are popping down to Sunderland to see her next week.

Here’s a snippet from a recent great review of Chitty at the Sunderland Empire -

"As for Baroness Bomburst, Jane Gurnett was wonderfully over the top in every way. For an actress with any pretensions to comedy, it’s a part to kill for and Gurnett took it by the throat and wrung every last laugh out of it. And I loved Chu-Chi Face!!"

04-Dec-2005

Well...Opening Night in Sunderland is on Friday and i’m sure Jane’s getting really excited about the first show! If you still havent booked up to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang then book now!! Tickets are going fast!!

09-Nov-2005

Jane started rehearsals for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Monday, not long until Opening Night now!

Remember, if you would like to see Jane play The Baroness, you can book tickets on the official Chitty site - www.chittythemusical.co.uk or at TicketMaster - www.ticketmaster.co.uk or simply click the link at the top of the site or the Chitty logo to the left.