At 23, she auditioned for her first Musical show ‘BLOOD BROTHERS’ and although a little young to play ‘MRS. JOHNSTONE’ - Liverpudlian Catholic mother of seven children - the author Willy Russell (‘Shirley Valentine’, ‘Educating Rita’) was so captivated by her voice, that he insisted Wardrobe & Make Up went to work to' age’ the young actress.

Gaining rave reviews, Rebecca was catapulted into the world of Musical Theatre, playing some of the most demanding roles ever written for leading ladies:

Eva Peron in ‘EVITA’, Fantine in ‘LES MISÉRABLES’, Grizabella in ‘CATS’, Florence in ‘CHESS’, Rose in ‘ASPECTS OF LOVE’, Edith Piaf in ‘PIAF’, Joan of Arc in ‘JEANNE’ and more……….

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Blood Brothers 2008

Tuesday 5 February 2008 - Saturday 15 March 2008

BLOOD BROTHERS – Following sell out seasons in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers returns to the Gaiety for a strictly limited run. Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers continues to triumph across the globe, scooping up no less than four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway.

Sat 26 April

Pat Egan presents
REBECCA STORM & HER BIG BAND
You Don't Bring me Flowers - The Barbara Streisand Songbook

Presenting a magical combination of the songs, glamour and stories of Barbra Streisand performed by Ireland’s first lady of “musical theatre”.
 

Rebecca Storm returns with her amazing show and is joined on stage by her 13-piece big band and singers. Together they deliver a powerful rendition of all the Streisand classics including: ‘Woman in Love’  ‘Don’t Rain on My Parade’  ‘Evergreen’ ‘No More Tears (Enough is Enough)’ ‘Hello Dolly’ ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers’ and ‘Second Hand Rose’.

 This is one Streisand concert where you can leave you wellies at home.

“Absolutely superb… it is seldom you experience such an enjoyable evening of music in the theatre” Gay Byrne.