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The site has been updated, including information on the recent Revue in London. Stay tuned, as we have lots of interesting things in the pipeline for 2005...

AREA 51 – SCHOOLS EDITION
After the Area 51 website was set up, it soon became apparent that a significant percentage of those contacting the author were schools. Queries were frequently made as to the existence of a “Schools Edition” of the show. The decision was therefore made recently to create just that. To this end, a cast of West End professionals were hired to create an even more cutting edge, raucous and funky show than before. Matt Rawle and Leigh Anne Stone (Grease, Fame The Musical, Cats) reprised their roles from the concept album, and were joined by Kelly Sims (The Ratpack, Footloose, Mamma Mia, Boogie Nights) Serena Giacomini (City of Angels, Buddy), Nicola Bryan (Return to the Forbidden Planet, The Full Monty, Fame The Musical), Rob Maskell (Grease, Buddy), and George Coutsoudis (Saturday Night Fever, Blood Brothers, Fame The Musical). Tom Carradine (Blood Brothers, News Revue) served as Musical Director. Marvel Comics and 2000 AD artists were also hired to create a striking cover for the finished product, as well as a 3 page comic book prequel story to the stage show itself.

AREA 51 TO OPEN IN CANADA
An agreement has recently been reached for the show to open in Canada. Stay tuned for further details…

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT Posted Friday, November 9, 2001 by Daniel
Matt Rawle (Lead, Original Cast Martin Guerre, Marius Les Mis UK Tour, Chris in Miss Saigon, Drury Lane) is playing Rick Adams!

Recording of the show has been taking place over the past few days and should be completed by 24th. The show is attracting a great deal of attention and has featured in many national newspapers and on the BBC.

The website has had 78,542 hits from over 30 countries around the world since April. The 'visitor counter' only records individual hits so lots of people are Hooked on Area 51!. (just wish more of you would sign the guestbook).

MACKINTOSH AND CHRISTIAN TO ENTER AREA 51 Posted Friday, November 9, 2001 by Daniel
Claudia Christian, star of Babylon 5 and Disney's Atlantis, has signed to play the female lead of Dolores Fulborne on the new Concept Album. Sir Cameron Mackintosh has invested in the show, and now possesses first option on productions of AREA 51 in the Commercial Sector.

VIVIAN ELLIS SUCCESS Posted Friday, November 9, 2001 by Daniel
Area 51 announced as Finalist of Vivian Ellis Prize 2000. Creator Daniel Richard O`Brien invited to attend the Showcase Gala at the London Palladium.

NEW PRODUCTION OF AREA 51 ANNOUNCED Posted Friday, November 9, 2001 by Daniel
In a recent television feature on Area 51 on Grampian Television, it was revealed that there is to be a New Studio Recording of the Show, starring
a Well known American Film and Television Actress…

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	News The site has been updated, including information on the recent Revue in London. Stay tuned, as we have lots of interesting things in the pipeline for 2005... AREA 51 – SCHOOLS EDITION After the Area 51 website was set up, it soon became apparent that a significant percentage of those contacting the author were schools. Queries were frequently made as to the existence of a “Schools Edition” of the show. The decision was therefore made recently to create just that. To this end, a cast of West End professionals were hired to create an even more cutting edge, raucous and funky show than before. Matt Rawle and Leigh Anne Stone (Grease, Fame The Musical, Cats) reprised their roles from the concept album, and were joined by Kelly Sims (The Ratpack, Footloose, Mamma Mia, Boogie Nights) Serena Giacomini (City of Angels, Buddy), Nicola Bryan (Return to the Forbidden Planet, The Full Monty, Fame The Musical), Rob Maskell (Grease, Buddy), and George Coutsoudis (Saturday Night Fever, Blood Brothers, Fame The Musical). Tom Carradine (Blood Brothers, News Revue) served as Musical Director. Marvel Comics and 2000 AD artists were also hired to create a striking cover for the finished product, as well as a 3 page comic book prequel story to the stage show itself. AREA 51 TO OPEN IN CANADA An agreement has recently been reached for the show to open in Canada. Stay tuned for further details… CAST ANNOUNCEMENT Posted Friday, November 9, 2001 by Daniel Matt Rawle (Lead, Original Cast Martin Guerre, Marius Les Mis UK Tour, Chris in Miss Saigon, Drury Lane) is playing Rick Adams! Recording of the show has been taking place over the past few days and should be completed by 24th. The show is attracting a great deal of attention and has featured in many national newspapers and on the BBC. The website has had 78,542 hits from over 30 countries around the world since April. The 'visitor counter' only records individual hits so lots of people are Hooked on Area 51!. (just wish more of you would sign the guestbook). MACKINTOSH AND CHRISTIAN TO ENTER AREA 51 Posted Friday, November 9, 2001 by Daniel Claudia Christian, star of Babylon 5 and Disney's Atlantis, has signed to play the female lead of Dolores Fulborne on the new Concept Album. Sir Cameron Mackintosh has invested in the show, and now possesses first option on productions of AREA 51 in the Commercial Sector. VIVIAN ELLIS SUCCESS Posted Friday, November 9, 2001 by Daniel Area 51 announced as Finalist of Vivian Ellis Prize 2000. Creator Daniel Richard O`Brien invited to attend the Showcase Gala at the London Palladium. NEW PRODUCTION OF AREA 51 ANNOUNCED Posted Friday, November 9, 2001 by Daniel In a recent television feature on Area 51 on Grampian Television, it was revealed that there is to be a New Studio Recording of the Show, starring a Well known American Film and Television Actress… News managed by Advanced Computers Scotland.