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The Secret Voice of Hollywood

by GIn Palace Productions

theatre, music-and-opera

The Marni Nixon Story

about the production

Hollywood is a dream factory, so if a star can act and dance but can't sing, that's when the ghosts come out! Marni Nixon was the unsung heroine of the classic family favourite musicals of the 50's and '60's. She dubbed for Deborah Kerr, Audrey Hepburn and Natalie Wood. Whilst recording the tracks for My Fair Lady Marni shares her personal and professional experiences and gives the audience an intimate insight into the secret life of a dubbing artist in Hollywood. Even demonstrating the songs that she dubbed. There is live piano accompaniment and projected images.

about the artist

GinPalace Productions produces new writing and performs established classics with an innovative twist. Specifically for local audiences who may struggle to access the productions in London.

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stage dimensions

width: 4 metres

height: 3 metres

depth: 4 metres

Power outlet for electric piano. Lighting. Sound amplification. Projector & screen but can provide our own.

All ages, musical theatre fans, film fans

I came to see your Marnie production last week and was completely blown away! I am not the archetypal 'theatre type' and struggle with its self importance and exclusivity. I am a fan of 50s & 60s movies in general and was always fascinated by the voice overs for those glamorous but often talentless stars, hence my stumbling upon Marnie.... and you. I was captivated from the start. Yourself and your partner nailed those accents, which many highly paid actors fail to do and I truly felt a voyeur peeping through the keyhole, knowing that I was in the knowing

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I saw the show on Friday evening and ended up bringing my Father! I thought that the show had an excellent blend of light humour, music and factual content that many people, including myself were not fully aware. The term 'dubbing' has been synonymous with the film industry for decades, but the extent of Marni's work is quite staggering and so was a fascinating insight into the tightly run 'dictatorship' of the film industry. There was an excellent rapport between you and Alasdair.

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Sue Bourn - Last night's production was fantastic - great performances and so interesting too! We really enjoyed it - thank you so much!

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The production can be performed in a studio space with street level access on the same level as seating. A raised stage is not necessary. Captions on screen, which can be supported by voice over. Images used on screen support the songs introduced and described as part of the narrative.

Post show talk, Q & A, meet & greet. Star workshop - media students.

£250 plus travel expenses