June 2008 (week commencing) 2 Bradford Alhambra 9 Norwich Theatre Royal 16 Derby Assembly Rooms 23 Malvern Festival Theatre 30 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
I love to read. Good food and good restaurants. History-don't ask, i'm a proper tourist, anything to do with the monarchy and old buildings i'm forever fascinated. Obviously performing. Especially people.
Music
Everything except drum and base. From Abba, to Eveanescene, Sarah McLachlan, Muse, Elton john, Lucy Silvas, U2, Eva Cassidy, Kelly Clarkson, Carpenters, Chilli Peppers, Gwen Stefani, Tina Turner, Michael Buble, Pat Benatar, Diana Ross, Sugarbabes, Mr Timberlake, Girls Aloud, Snow Patrol, Celine Dion, Eminem, Delta Goodrum, MJ, Avril Lavigne, Queen, Whitney, Coldplay, The Darkness, Aretha Franklin, Take That.......
Movies
My dvd collection is made up of romantic comedies, good if you want to chill. Most of the time I go and watch films for pure entertainment value, to get me away from the here and now, so anything that's too creepy or thought provoking defeats the object a lot of the time, unless that's what i want in the first place! Alien is a classic.
Television
Always 'Friends', i now have the whole collection, very obvious i know and 'Sex in the City' I love costume drama's and home improvement shows. 'Waterloo Road' anr 'Cold Feet' are great and the crazy world of 'Hollyoaks'!!! I would of course love to be in all of the above. Hee hee.
Books
I absolutely love the classica from Jane Austin to the Bronte's. I've loved Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. I'm currently reading 'The Island' by Victoria Hislop. I adore 'Harry Potter' and desperately want to be in one of the films, god knows how i wangle that one!
Heroes
Too many. My family, friends and anyone who inspires me.
PERSONAL: Well i have certain traits:- I'm sassy, quirky, honest, analytical, a perfectionist, and am definately no shrinking violet. I'm also a 'Maria' (please refer to my website: www.helenablackman.com), which was a big part of my life just recently.
LOVE & FRIENDSHIP: My new phiosophy in life is happiness. I want to fulfill my hierachy of needs, home, work, love, very straight forward really. I also want to get back in touch with all those people i've lost contact with!
BUSINESS: I want to work at being an artist, from actor to singer. I eventually want to write music with someone, so if you're someone and want a singer for jazz/country/easy listening/Charlotte Church dance tune, i'm your girl.
Who I'd like to meet: Andrew Lincoln because i was obsessed with 'Teachers.'
The man of my dreams-hee hee!
My grandparents who i was too young to remember.
My next employer!!!
Hiya Helena:) Just fort i'd say hi and well done for your performance as nelly in south pacific! I Came and saw it Monday Night At Malvern Festival Theatre + Really Enjoyed It! Fort u were amazing in the bbc search aswel! loved the caberet song Do you know what your doing when the south pacific tour is finished? xxx
Whens your album out Helena? Have you started recording yet? Havn't heard anything about it in a while. Always thought your voice was more beautiful than Carrie's. Hope youre well. xx
Hiya Helena, I didn't manage to find out about the Blackman family, but I do know that my dads grandad had like 4 sisters and they were the only ones who had the blackman name, sorry I can't be much more help, I am a little drunk at the momont and it is 2am, so forgive me :) Hope you had a good christmas and new year, and hopefully will see you soon. x
Hows life treating you Helena? Hope everything is going ok! Hows the band search going on, you still looking for one? If you lived more up north I could probably help you out, but you live so far away! Hope you had a good christmas and new year xx
Enjoyed watching the Mary meet Joseph show at Christmas. So pleased to see you doing well, especially with all the other work you have now got. You sung well and looked stunning as usual.
Hi Helena, nice seeing you on TV Xmas eve. Looks like you had a good time doing it. It was nice seeing snippets from South Pacific which I'm looking forward to seeing. Best of luck with everything else going on this year for you ! Louise xxx
Hi Helena, Here's hoping you had a wonderful Christmas. I saw you in "When Joseph met Maria" ..well done! Regarding your debut CD .. I think an album including songs from the shows is a good idea. Of course, I'd love you to include one of mine!! Please answer directly to my email address, or give me a ring..love to hear from you. Happy New Year. Regards, Meryl Heasman www.soundclick.com/merylheasman mezzipops@yahoo.co.uk mob 07956464281 home 01795 660621
Somewhere across the winter world tonight You will be hearing chimes that fill the air; Christmas extends its all-enfolding light Across the distance...something we can share.
You will be singing, just the same as I, These familiar songs we know so well, And you will see these same stars in your sky And wish upon that brightest one that fell.
I shall remember you and trim my tree, One shining star upon the topmost bough; I will hang wreaths of faith that all may see -- Tonight I glimpse beyond the hear and now.
And all the time that we must be apart I keep a candle in my heart.
