These pages provide details of some of the printed publications - books, theatre programmes, newspapers and magazines - that have featured Lyn Paul during her long career.
Lyn Paul's dream of starring in a stage musical came true in 1997 when she was offered the lead role of Mrs. Johnstone in Willy Russell's Blood Brothers. Since then she has played the part many times in the West End and at theatres around the UK.
In 2002 Lyn starred in the West End production of Boy George's musical Taboo. The following year she lent her talents to a new musical, The Biz!, by Chris Hamel-Cooke and Charles Garland. In 2007 she starred as Vi Moore in Footloose The Musical and in 2011 she originated the role of Sophie in Rhinestone Mondays. In 2013, having brought the West End production of Blood Brothers to a close the year before, Lyn joined the cast of the Rufus Norris production of Cabaret for its UK tour. The programmes from these productions are described below.
At the end of August 2011 Lyn Paul set off on the UK tour of a new musical, Rhinestone Mondays. The cast featured Shaun Williamson as Brian, Ian 'H' Watkins from Steps as Duncan and Faye Tozer, also from Steps, as Annie.
In the programme for the show Lyn's biography ends with a personal message: "For my Mum; I miss and love you. x"
The programme for the first shows at the Mercury Theatre measured 17cm x 24.5cm. By the time the show had reached Southampton the programme had grown in size to 21cm x 29.7cm (A4) and been expanded to include photos of the cast on stage.
The Rhinestone Mondays tour was originally due to run for twelve-and-a-half weeks, finishing at the New Theatre, Wimbledon on 26th November. Disappointing ticket sales, however, brought the tour to a halt five weeks early. The last show was actually at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on 22nd October.
UK Tour 2011
Mercury Theatre, Colchester
Wednesday, 31st August - Saturday, 10 September 2011
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
Tuesday, 13th - Saturday, 17th September 2011
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Tuesday, 20th - Saturday, 24th September 2011
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Tuesday, 27th September - Saturday, 1st October 2011
New Theatre, Cardiff
Tuesday, 4th - Saturday, 8th October 2011
Grand Opera House, Belfast
Tuesday, 11th - Saturday, 15th October 2011
Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Monday, 17th - Saturday, 22nd October 2011
Orchard Theatre, Dartford
Tuesday, 25th - Saturday, 29th October 2011
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
Monday, 31st October - Saturday, 5th November 2011
Dundee Rep, Dundee
Monday, 7th - Saturday, 12th November 2011
Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
Monday, 14th - Saturday, 19th November 2011
New Theatre, Wimbledon
Tuesday, 22nd - Saturday, 26th November 2011
Cast in order of appearance
Tom
- Anthony Topham
Brian
- Shaun Williamson
Duncan
- Ian 'H' Watkins
Sophie
- Lyn Paul
Annie
- Faye Tozer
Clint
- Phil Pritchard
Carol
- Ally Holmes
Mary
- Pauline Fleming
Act 1
Dance The Night Away
Redneck Woman
Convy
A Thing Called Love
Ring Of Fire [Lyn Paul]
Thank God I'm A Country Boy
Blue Bayou
Annie's Song
When You're Hot, You're Hot
Guys Do It All The Time
When You're Hot, You're Hot (Reprise)
Act 2
Down At The Twist And Shout
Stand By Your Man [Lyn Paul]
Crazy [Lyn Paul]
It's Four In The Morning
There's Your Trouble
Rhinestone Cowboy
These Boots Are Made For Walking
5,6,7,8
Achy Breaky Heart
