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Torchwood Character: Jack Harkness Release Date: Season 2 begins airing January 16, 2008 imdb.com | Official site Doctor Who Character: Jack Harkness Release Date: Series 4 airing now imdb.com | Official site Anything Goes
Written by John Barrowman and Carol E. Barrowman Release Date: April 28, 2008 (US) & January 24 (UK) Pre-Order Another Side Release Date: In-Stores Now Order
I just added some photos of John from Collectormania 13 to the gallery and you can check them out below. There are some really cute ones of John and Eve!:
Hey everyone. I'm in the midst of moving to my new host fan-sites.org so ignore the look of this place for a few days. The gallery is going to be down for a little while and some other pages may be blank or messed up as well.
TORCHWOOD star John Barrowman will join an exciting line- up at this summer’s Faenol Festival. The three-night festival will take place from Friday, August 22, until Monday, August 25, bringing together opera, West End musicals and pop. Boy band Boyzone may have split in 2000, but the five Irish lads are reforming this year for a limited tour and will be performing at the festival on Friday, August 22. The following night, the world class operatic voices of the German soprano Dian Damrau and South African tenor Johan Botha will join Bryn Terfel and the orchestra of Welsh National Opera under the baton of Gareth Jones. Time traveller Captain Jack Harkness will head a cast of stars at the Faenol Estate on the Sunday night’s Musical Theatre Gala. Captain Jack, otherwise known as John Barrowman, will be joined on stage by Bryn Terfel and West End star Daniel Boys. The festival will close on the Monday night when stars from the Welsh rock and pop scene over the past 30 years will gather to light the dragon’s fire in Tân y Ddraig. Bryn Terfel said: “This year, our artists are truly out of this world. It’s a superb line-up. “Not sure where we’ll park the Tardis, but John Barrowman and Daniel Boys will be very welcome here and I’m sure that fans will be queuing up for tickets.” All tickets are available from today from the festival website www.brynfest.com or by calling the Venue Cymru box office on 01492 872000, Theatr Gwynedd on 01248 351 708 or Silver Star Holidays on 01286 671 771
John will be on Ready Set Cook with Denise Van Outen May 6th on BBC 2. He'll also be on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross on May 30th with Andrew Lloyd Weber.
John Barrowman will be attending Collectormania 13 at the center: MK, Milton Keynes! The show runs from the 2nd of May through to the 5th, and John will be appearing on the Sunday (4th). John will be signing autographs, as well as taking part in photo shoots where fans can have their picture taken with him by a professional photographer (limited amounts). Entry is free, though there is a charge for the autographs and photos; so far we only have confirmation on the photographs: £17.02 for a 6" by 9". James Marsters (Captain John Hart) will also be attending the event.
UPDATE: The photos will cost approximately £22 due to postage and tax etc.
Two pensioners today revealed how dashing TV star John Barrowman proved a real life hero. The actor, who plays Captain Jack Harkness in BBC's Dr Who and Torchwood hit shows, leapt into action to help stricken Downhill neighbours Brenda McDade and Ann Carden.
Brenda's granddaughter Leigh Enguita spoke about the rescue after submitting a photo for the Echo's new Star Snaps feature, in which readers send in their pics of themselves with celebrities.
Brenda and Ann were stranded on the streets of London after Ann's handbag – which contained her purse and heart medication – was stolen.
They were struggling to get a taxi to a late night chemist for an emergency prescription when a silver BMW pulled up, driven by John Barrowman, who they had just watched on stage in the show Anything Goes.
Leigh, 34, of Shiney Row, said: "I think he spotted them and realised they were a little upset and anxious."
"After nana and Ann told him their plight he immediately took them to the chemist, where Ann managed to get her medication and then waited and took them on to their hotel.
"He escorted th em into reception and then found they still had no rooms ready except for smoking which they didn't want.
"After intervening and pretending my nana was his 'Aunty Brenda,' he complained to the manager and a room was suddenly found for them, as was some free room service.
"The next day when they checked out they discovered their bill had been settled in full. What a guy."
Brenda, 75, had her photo taken with her knight in shining armour on a family trip to see him in Chicago at the London's Adelphi Theatre, after sending flowers to his dressing room as a thank-you for the good deed.
"My nana put our seat numbers on the card which she signed from 'Aunty Brenda'," said Leigh.
"At the end of the show an usher came and took us backstage to his dressing room where we spent about 15 minutes chatting.
"We said our goodbyes and our moment with the rich and famous was over."
John will be ooot and abooot solving that Maria problem again, but this time in Canada. John will be a judge for the CBC version of HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA?
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Mirvish Productions are asking the Canadian public to choose from 10 candidates during an eight-part TV series airing on CBC this summer.
Also on board are vocal coach Simon Lee, singer Elaine Overholt and comedian and actor Gavin Crawford hosts.
Hey everyone! I know updates have been sparse around here lately but I've been having computer troubles so its been hard for me to update. I'm back now and am trying to catch up and so far have added screencaptures of Torchwood 2x11 - "Adrift" as well as a new photoshoot! Check it out!:
I'd Do Anything starts tonight at 7:30pm on BBC1 so don't forget to tune in and watch! It should be interesting and quite a bit different from the Maria and Joseph competitions.
Stage and screen actor John Barrowman, who recently starred in the pantomime Aladdin at the Birmingham Hippodrome, will return to that venue in December for another holiday engagement.
Barrowman, according to the actor's official website, will star in a brand-new production of Robin Hood — The Pantomime Adventure, which will play the Hippodrome Dec. 19, 2008-Feb. 1, 2009.
In a statement, Stuart Griffiths, Birmingham Hippodrome's chief executive, said, "John is one of today's most sought-after and versatile all-round entertainers and his immense talent and popularity contributed hugely to making Aladdin a box office record-breaker. Our 2008-09 production is a brand new pantomime and John is perfect for the role of Robin Hood – we're delighted he has agreed to return to Birmingham!"
Barrowman added, "I had a great time at Birmingham Hippodrome over Christmas and the new year. Everyone made me and the whole cast feel so welcome. I'm really looking forward to coming back. Robin Hood – The Pantomime Adventure is going to be a spectacular production, full of surprises and lots of sparkle. Don't miss it!"
Further casting will be announced at a later date.
John Barrowman reprised his role as Billy Crocker in the National Theatre's production of Anything Goes at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. He originally played the role opposite Elaine Paige in 1989. On Broadway, the actor starred in the Stephen Sondheim revue Putting It Together and also made a guest appearance in the New York company of Sunset Boulevard, repeating his London role as Joe Gillis. Barrowman's other London theatrical credits include Grease!, The Phantom of the Opera, The Fix, Miss Saigon and Beauty and the Beast. He made his London pantomime debut in a production of Cinderella and was also seen in the film of "The Producers." He has also been a judge on several reality TV casting programs and can currently be seen in the BBC series "Dr. Who" and "Torchwood."
For ticket information visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com.
More Interview Screencaptures + "A Day in the Death"
Hey everyone, I just added screencaptures of this week's Torchwood episode "A Day in the Death" to the gallery as well as screencaptures of some of John's interviews that I'm missing.
John Barrowman Announces New Addition to His Family
Torchwood star and West End performer John Barrowman has welcomed a new friend into his life.
The actor and singer has re-homed a Jack Russell Terrier from Cardiff Dogs Home.
John Barrrowman fell in love with the 12 week old pup who staff had named ‘Captain Jack’ whilst opening a new kennel block at Cardiff Dogs Home.
The Jack Russell Terrier had been found abandoned recently in a Cardiff flat and was being cared for by staff at the Dogs Home.
Accompanied by Captain Jack John Barrowman officially opened the four new kennels at the Dogs Home which have been built to house larger dogs and mothers with pups.
Councillor Judith Woodman, Cardiff Council Deputy Leader said:
“Cardiff Council is very grateful for the support of John Barrowman who has visited the Dogs Home to officially open a new kennel block. The new kennels have been converted from an old derelict building and were made possible by donations from two kind benefactors who bequeathed money to the Dogs Home last year.â€
“Around 1300 abandoned and stray dogs pass through Cardiff Dogs Home each year. The new kennels will be used to house bigger dogs and for nursing mothers with pups. The donations have also helped to pay for the refurbishment of a vet’s room so that spaying and castration can now be carried out on site.â€
John Barrowman said: “I was pleased to be invited to Cardiff Dogs Home to support all the good work that it does for abandoned and stray dogs throughout the city. As a dog owner and Patron of the Dogs Trust myself I know how important it is to pass on the message of responsible dog ownership to all dog owners.â€
During my visit to the Dogs’ Home I fell in love with a 12 week old Jack Russell Terrier who was recently abandoned in an empty flat in Cardiff. I have now adopted the little fella ‘Captain Jack’ as part of our family.â€
TORCHWOOD star John Barrowman is due to officially open a new kennel block at Cardiff Dogs’ Home tomorrow.
The four new kennels have been built to house larger dogs and mothers with pups and was financed by two donations from benefactors who bequeathed money.
In addition to the new kennels, the donations has allowed the dogs’ home, off Penarth Road, to purchase an outdoor run, new beds and bowls for the dogs and the vet room has been refurbished.
Hey all, I just added screencaptures of some of John's recent interviews to the gallery. I still have more to cap but this is it for now. I also have Torchwood screencaptures to add that I'll add tomorrow at some point:
Alan Titchmarsh Show, BBC Breakfast and The National Lottery
Hey all, I have videos of the Alan Tichmarsh Show, BBC Breakfast and The National Lottery that dcsunset44 from youtube was kind enough to link me to here. I'll have caps of "Adam" and "Reset" up later tonight or tomorrow! Also John's episode of Hotel Babylon will be showing on March 25th on the BBC and The Kids Are Alright will be starting March 1st at 6:30. If any of this changes I'll update you:
Here are the videos of John on ITV's This Morning February 11th. I'm working on getting a better video archive up but until I do I'll post these here. Also, I'll have caps up in a few minutes so be on the lookout.
John and Scott won Favorite Gay Couple at afterelton.com's Gay People's Choice Awards. Here's what they had to say about them:
Favorite Gay Couple: John Barrowman and Scott Gill — impressive considering Gill isn't really a public figure. However, Barrowman has been exceedingly forthcoming about their relationship, frequently discussing it interviews and in his recent autobiography Anything Goes. Meanwhile, many other gay couples have chosen to keep a lower profile. Most popular write-in couple: Darren Hayes and Richard Cullen.
I'm not 100% sure of the authenticity of this since it came from the gossip magazine Now, but I thought I'd post it anyway just in case it happens to be true.
Torchwood character Captain Jack Harkness will pop up in series finale
John Barrowman is set to return to Doctor Who for the show's new series.
The good-looking actor, 40 – whose character Captain Jack Harkness features in spin-off show Torchwood – will make a special appearance for the season finale.
Captain Jack comes to the rescue when the Time Lord, played by David Tennant, 36, is injured in an explosion.
But John is staying tight-lipped about the details.
'Let's just say there is always the possibility that when the Doctor needs help to fight off someone or something, he calls on Jack,' he tells the Daily Star.
'He is the muscle and guns man. I can't say too much – wait and see.'
Hey guys! I received John's book "Anything Goes" yesterday and I just started reading it. It's pretty great so far, but then again I knew it would be. There are some pictures inside that I'll scan and upload today or tomorrow so be on the lookout!
"Meat" Stills + Aladdin Promos + Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Stills
Hey guys, I just added some stills of this week's upcoming episode "Meat", stills of "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and promotional photos of Aladdin to the gallery:
John will be appearing on some television shows in February that I wanted to update you guys on. I'll put these on the sidebar for future reference but for now I'm going to post them here:
February 11 - ITV's - THIS MORNING on 11th
February 18th - Alan Titchmarsh Show 3pm on ITV1 (tapes on the 11th- try sroaudiences.com for tickets)
February 15th - BBC Breakfast
February 15th - Al Murray's Happy Hour
presents the National Lottery draw on 16th and 23rd
I'll try and dig up the times for those of you who aren't sure what time each of these broadcasts.
Julian Carey of BBC Radio Wales (0177) will be chatting to some of the stars of Torchwood at 8:30am EST this Saturday (January 19th). You can listen to the show live by clicking here!.
I'm not sure if John is going to be part of this or not but I thought I'd post it just in case he is. Should be great fun either way!
Hey everyone! I wasn't quite ready to open the site yet because I"m a perfectionist at heart and I want everything to be done prior to opening but I decided with Torchwood series 2 airing on Wednesday, it's only fitting to open now. There's still a lot of construction to be done but I can just do that as I go along. I hope everyone enjoys the site! Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or suggestions.
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