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10/Feb/2010 - Raindogs - A New Musical
Things are moving along very well in 2010...my most exciting project at the moment is a West End showcase of the new musical Raindogs, adapted by Rose Martula from the original popular and radical Lanford Wilson play Balm in Gilead. I am Associate Producer and will also be part of the cast.
The music is written by Andrew MacBean, Boko Suzuki and Paul Chant. Andrew is the overall Creative Director for Raindogs and he is an incredible artist and founder of Theatreworks in London.
For more information on the project, its history and previous showcases click here.
And to see some clips from the 2008 showcase at Trafalgar Studios click here.
December/2009 - Christmas Time!
Merry Christmas! :) Christmas was actually very relaxing this year. I was in Austria with all my family and spent New Years snowboarding in Italy. Also did several peformances including two corporate events and a Christmas dinner in Vienna again. Vienna is such a beautiful city, especially at this time of the year!
Because of all the snow here in the UK I was snowed in at Gatwick Airport for a few hours.
But have a look at this: The Gatwick Factor
Just proves that there is always a chance to sing somewhere!
13/Nov/2009 - Performance in Vienna, Austria
I was invited back to my home town Vienna, Austria to be the featured entertainment for a fundraising event to support a charity working with artists. They offer career advice and also help with personal and interpersonal problems. It was a great night and I sang several musical theatre numbers including the classic "Memory" (in German!) from Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS.
 10/Oct/2009 - The Pigalle Club
My first gig with The Jive Aces at The Pigally Club, next to Piccadilly Circus, was great. Photos are now online and you can click on the one to the right to view a selection. We had very good feedback and I hope to perform there again in the future. For anyone who has never been, I really recommend it for a night out as you can make dinner reservations, enjoy live entertainment as you eat, and then have fun on the dance floor.
Songs included "Too Darn Hot" from the musical Kiss Me Kate by Cole Porter, "Beyond the Sea", the Louis Prima and Keely Smith duet "Nothing's Too Good For My Baby" and a very swingy version of "We'll Meet Again".
2/Oct/2009 - A Wicked Evening
Due to the success and popularity of my friend's and my performance in September, we have been asked back to perform some more songs from the musical Wicked, music by Stephen Schwartz, but this time in full costumes, full sets and full green for Elphaba. I played the part of Glinda.
 13/Sep/2009 - Cabaret Dinner
A bit of singing and dancing as one of eleven performers at a Cabaret Dinner in East Grinstead, Sussex. My numbers included favourites "What is This Feeling?" and "Defying Gravity" from Wicked, Kristin Chenoweth's "Taylor the Latte Boy" and a proper 1980's dance to "What a Feeling" from the movie Flashdance.
7/Sep/2009 - Marbella International Film Festival Launch
One of my best friends and professional photographer, Felix Kunze, is covering this new film festival in Marbella, Spain from the 1st to 4th of October and invited me along to the press launch at IBERICA in London. Really an enjoyable evening with great people and I would like to get involved for next year. Here a link to the website: Marbella International Film Festival
6/Sep/2009 - Fundraiser at Fitzroy House with The Jive Aces
I often sing with The Jive Aces, UK's number one Swing band, who perform nationally and internationally. Most gigs are down in Sussex and around London. This was for a private fundraiser with a 1940s war time theme. Great ambience and great night!
13/Aug/2009 - The Special Relationship by Richard Loncraine
A new feature film about the relationship between former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, starring Michael Sheen and Dennis Quaid.
I have been working on this project a few days already as a European news reporter and really found the experience invaluable: being on a feature film set and observing seasoned professionals at their job. It really inspires me to take film and TV acting further.
2/Aug/2009 - International Arts Festival
Every year I try to parcticipate at an excellent Arts Festival in Sussex which offers a variety of workshops, celebrity masterclasses and performance opportunities.
The week began with the "Classical Concert" at which I was a featured artist, performing my own contemporary choreography to Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue". Photo by Hy Money.
My other performances during the week include an out-door production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in which I played Titania, a dance to the song "Diva Dance" from the movie The Fifth Element and various musical theatre numbers such as "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" from Phantom of the Opera and "Taylor the Latte Boy".
I also had the chance to attend an audition masterclass with two-time Emmy nominated actress Lee Purcell, soon to be seen in NBC's TV series Persons Unknown.
5/Jul/2009 - Photoshoots
I did two photo shoots over the last few weeks which were both great and I will be posting the finished images soon. The first was dance-based with Terry Slater, a sculptor and photographer from London, and the second was a 1940's Cinematic themed shoot.
1/Jul/2009 - Cemetary Junction by Ricky Gervais
Cemetary Junction is a film set in Reading, 1970s, directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, due to be released 2010, and I was contacted to be one of the extras in the pub scene.
28/Jun/2009 - Educational Dinner
I choreographed and performed a comedy/jazz number to Michael Buble's "A Foggy Day in London Town" at an awards dinner in Sussex, honoring several teachers and educators who have made a difference in the community.
26/Apr/2009 - Singing with the Jive Aces
Today I performed with the Jive Aces, an amanzing Swing band. First song was "Beyond the Sea" and the second was a duet of "Red Sails in the Sunset" with Ian. Check out their page: www.jiveaces.com They are a great bunch of guys and their music rocks!
27/Feb/2009 - Anya's "Nasty" Music Video
Today I took part as a dancer/extra in a music video for the singer Anya. She is releasing her first single, "Nasty", this month. Good and fun experience and can't wait to see the finished product!
17/Feb/2009 - Drawn Together Short Film
In March I will be filming my first short film by Take 3 Productions, playing the part of Michelle, a young woman in the 1970s. More updates coming soon.
8/Jan/2009 - Edinburgh Festival Comedy Cabaret Previews
I will be staying with Giant Olive at The Lion & Unicorn Theatre for the Edinburgh Festival Comedy Cabaret Previews, 27th January - 21st February, Tue - Sat @ 7:30pm, as a featured singer.
Featuring: Aaron Barschak (The Comedy Terrorist) in his new Edinburgh Festival Preview Show: MONSTERS FROM MY ID!
Also featuring: Sunken Luggage, Joe 'n Jules, Ross Wall, Barbara Lanik, Fraser, Rick Moore, Darryl Westell, along with 80`s Movies Flashback in their all New Edinburgh Festival Preview.
Produced and Directed by George Sallis and Joe Shefer
Associate Directors: Andrea Hooymans and Samantha Hannah
Cast: Aaron Barschak, Joe Shefer, Jules Kingham, Barbara Lanik, Samantha Hannah, Amy Puglia, Ross Mitchell, Dan Richardson, Fraser, Rick Moore, Rachel Anderson, Ross Wall, Darryl Westell, Venetia Fawcett, Hilde Drevmoen
1/Jan/2009 - A Christmas Carol Reviews
The Stage by Catherine Usher
What's On Stage by Aline Waites
Chris Bearne
Time Out by Robert Shore
British Theatre Guide by Howard Loxton
Camden New Journal
23/Dec/2008 - Extended Dates
A Christmas Carolat The Lion & Unicorn Theatre has been extended until 11th Jan 2009 due to demand and too many sold-out performances! Yey! More info on the main page and also check out the reviews!
I've also added some new pictures to the Gallery taken by my very good friend Felix Kunze. He's an amazing photographer so make sure you have a look at his webpage and other work. Big up and coming talent!
Felix Kunze Photography
26/Nov/2008 - A Christmas Carol
I am currently busy with rehearsals for A Christmas Carol at The Lion & Unicorn Theatre in London. It's going to be an amazing production and totally different which I love! There is more info on the Home page...Please come and see it if possible! We open on the 9th of December!
3/Nov/2008 - Showcase with UK Unsigned
I had a great time performing "Man Wanted" from Copacabana at Club Storm at Leicester Square, London for UK Unsigned. Great night.
28/Sep/2008 - TV Acting Workshop with Simone Reynolds
I am part of a group called Pinewood Net (see link on the right) run by actress Katy Newell. She arranged an amazing whole-day workshop with casting director Simone Reynolds from The Bill. Everyone was filmed individually, creating a sort of "mock audition", and was given feedback from Simone with the chance to re-film and apply what you learned. I really got so much out of this workshop!
27/Sep/2008 - Showcase at Celebrity Centre London
Tonight I performed at the Celebrity Centre Showcase in London which was great. I sang "Always True to You in My Fashion" from Kiss Me Kate and "Maybe I Like it This Way" from The Wild Party. The showcases are once a month and I will be performing again in October.
17/Aug/2008 - Webpage and Spotlight
The page is up and running and I am now in Spotlight.
Have a look here: Barbara Lanik
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