", He added: "You've made many stars look wonderful over your career, but today you are the star of this theatre.". I remember the actor George Baker being wonderfully generous to me and Gillian always said that the support she got from Noël Coward, personally and professionally kept her going when times were tough.”. The announcement comes days after Andrew Lloyd Webber officially renamed the West End's New London Theatre the Gillian Lynne Theatre.. Lynne had an extraordinary career on stage and beyond as the choreographer … On the day, Mackintosh said: "The two things I learnt on the first day of rehearsals [with you] was that you had the wickedest sense of humour ever and you liked to get your own way. Tickets will go on sale on Friday 26th April 2019 with all proceeds going to the Lynne and Land Foundation. Celebrating iconic moments from her lifelong and extensive career, the evening will feature Anthony Barclay; Christopher Biggins; Sierra Boggess; Greg Castiglioni; Lorna Dallas; Ben Forster; Anna Francolini; Jason Gardiner; Nickolas Grace; Linzi Hateley; Michael Howe; Ramin Karimloo; Hannah Kenna Thomas; Jeremy Kerridge; Beverley Knight; Peter Land; Emily Langham; Annabel Leventon; Iain Mackay; Robert Meadmore; New Adventures Company; Caroline O’Connor; Jonjo O’Neil; Richard O’Brien; Sergei Polunin; Stuart Matthew Price; Hugh Quarshie; Jack Rebaldi; Liz Robertson; Sir Ken Robinson; Tamara Rojo; Jamie Safir; Wayne Sleep; Scarlett Strallen; Una Stubbs and Hannah Waddingham. Dame Gillian Lynne has died at the age of 92.. Peter Land, Lynne's husband, tweeted this evening to announce the news of her death at 6.20pm on 1 July at the Princess Grace Hospital. The announcement comes days after Andrew Lloyd Webber officially renamed the West End's New London Theatre the Gillian Lynne Theatre. One of her final appearances was at the New London Theatre on 22 June when Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh paid tribute to the dancer and choreographer. 07th July, 2014. As a producer, director, choreographer and performer, throughout the course of her life Gillian was involved in more than 60 productions in the West End, 11 feature films and hundreds of TV productions. Sir Trevor Nunn, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Dame Gillian … Lynne also directed for The Muppet Show. Dame Gillian Lynne has died at the age of 92. Her iconic work included the movement in Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and Aspects of Love. The evening will also feature achoir with students from Arts Ed and the Royal Academy of Music. The evening is supported by LW Theatres and Cameron Mackintosh Ltd. Gillian’s direction, staging and choreography broke records across the globe with her collaboration on two of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous musicals: Cats and The Phantom of the Opera which can still be seen nightly throughout the world.The New London Theatre, where Gillian pioneered her ground-breaking choreography on Cats in 1981, was lovingly renamed in her honour by Andrew Lloyd Webber in June 2018 making Lynne the first non-royal woman to have a West End Theatre named after her. She leaves behind a huge legacy&is adored by many espec @peterland_uk pic.twitter.com/Rn3182mRPt. By signing up you are confirming you are 16 or over. As well as honouring Gillian, the evening will launch the Lynne and Land Foundation, which Gillian and her husband Peter Land established to enable talented young performers to achieve their dreams by providing scholarships and grants to reach their full potential in the choreographic arts, drama and musical theatre.Peter Land said:“Two years before my wife passed away we discussed the Foundation and she insisted on having it in both of our names. Members of the original cast of the Cats musical backstage at the New London Theatre in 1981.Left Finola Hughes (Victoria),Paul Nicholas (Rum Tum Tugg. Rest In Peace my darling Gillie. West End, Off-West End, fringe shows, exclusive members discount at top celeb hang out, post-show Q&As and meet and greets. The Gillian Lynne theatre stands as a physical manifestation of her legacy (Rex) Lynne’s entry to dance came in a most unusual way, and was courtesy (it seems) of a most unusual doctor. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Lynne began her career as a dancer with Sadler's Wells Ballet and had roles created for her by Frederick Ashton and Robert Helpmann. I am heartbroken to write that Dame Gillian Lynne DBE & my dearest wife & friend & love for 40 years passed away at 6.20pm tonight 1st July 2018 at the Princess Grace Hospital. A year and a day after Gilliansadly passed away, ‘To Gillie,With Love’ will see stars of the world of dance, theatre, film and TV come together to show their admiration and thanks to this unique and remarkable individual who helped, guided and inspired so many. London, UK. We both benefitted hugely in our careers from the kindness of others and thatis what we want to do with the Foundation -to be the helpthat Gillian Lynne was to so many performers throughout her career. Sign up for exclusive discounts and save up to 50% on tickets! A SPECIAL EVENING ‘TO GILLIE, WITH LOVE’ TO CELEBRATE GILLIAN LYNNE DBE AND LAUNCH THE LYNNE AND LAND FOUNDATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON 2 JULY AT THE GILLIAN LYNNE THEATRE, DRURY LANE. Gillian Lynne and husband, actor Peter Land Miss Saigon Press night at the Prince Edward Theatre,London,britain. Lynne had an extraordinary career on stage and beyond as the choreographer behind some of the most important British musical theatre creations. Copyright 1991-2020 © Playbill Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dame Gillian Lynne DVD Launch. Peter Land, Lynne's husband, tweeted this evening to announce the news of her death at 6.20pm on 1 July at the Princess Grace Hospital. Choreographer Gillian Lynne passed away July 1, 2018, at the age of 92, according to her husband Peter Land, who tweeted the news from her account. PHOTO CALL: Nicole Scherzinger is Grizabella in London, New Series From Off-Broadway's Bedlam to Offer a Shakespeare Mash-Up, Artistic Director Peter DuBois Steps Down at Huntington Theatre Company, The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd (1965). View our Privacy Policy. THE EVENING WILL FEATURE STARS FROM THE WORLD OF THEATRE AND DANCE INCLUDING BEVERLEY KNIGHT, SERGEI POLUNIN, TAMARA ROJO, RICHARD O’BRIEN, SIERRA BOGGESS AND RAMIN KARIMLOO, TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE - [CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK] WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE LYNNE AND LAND FOUNDATION. She was made a dame in 2014. Get exclusive access to priority onsales and special offers, plus never miss out on the biggest stories from the West End, Off-West End and beyond. An unforgettable eveningof stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE will take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.30pm at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London. Dame Gillian Lynne threw herself into dance during the war, and went on to inspire some of the West End’s biggest shows, including ‘Cats’ and ‘Phantom of the Opera’ RIP Dear Gillie... you supported and inspired me from the very beginning... your spirit & love of dance & dancers lives on in all of us who share that love @Gillian_Lynne #DameGillianLynne all love to @peterland_uk x pic.twitter.com/g2jzQwNaGf. Dame Gillian Lynne at the Garrick Club where she made a special announcement, sharing the secrets behind her remarkable vitality and longevity, pictured with her husband Peter Land Over 50 years in showbusiness, she worked for companies and organisations including the Royal Opera House, the RSC and The Australian Ballet. Top of Page  Print page  Email this to a friend   Copyright ©TimeWarp fan club document.write(copydate). Tributes poured in on Twitter from stars of stage and screen. Website www.lynneandlandfoundation.co.uk. Further details about the Foundation will be announced in due course. When Gillian Lynne was 13, her mother was killed in a car crash. Choreographer Gillian Lynne passed away July 1, 2018, at the age of 92, according to her husband Peter Land, who tweeted the news from her account. The evening will be curated and produced by Peter Land and Lean Two Productions and directed and staged by Chrissie Cartwright, Gillian’s long-time collaborator on Cats, musical direction by Peter McCarthy, scenic design by Matthew Kinley, lighting design by Michael Robertson, sound design by Adam Fisher. As well as honouring Gillian, the evening will launch the Lynne and Land Foundation, which Gillian and her husband Peter Land established to enable talented young performers to achieve their dreams by providing scholarships and grants to reach their full potential in the choreographic arts, drama and musical theatre.Peter Land said:“Two years before my wife passed away we discussed the Foundation … Other awards recieved by Lynne include a Special Olivier Award in 2013, an Olivier Award for Cats, a CBE and two Tony nominations, for the choreography on Cats and The Phantom of the Opera.

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