WHEN Emma Williams got
the part of Annie Oakley in the touring production of Annie Get Your
Gun she didn't realise it would result in her learning a whole new
set of skills.
The actress, who stars
alongside Jason Donovan and Norman Pace in the show, not only had to
perfect her mid west American accent, she also had to master using a
trapeze and says it had unexpected benefits.
"It was quite
scary to begin with," she admits. "I didn't know it was
going to be a feature of the show when we started but it's actually
helped conquer my fear of heights.
"I got really into
it and it was brilliant to learn all those tricks and stunts!"
Stunts aside Emma says
playing the part of Annie has been "a dream come true" and
says she will be sad to leave the character behind when the run
finishes at the New Wimbledon Theatre this week.
"It's every
actresses dream to play a role like this and I'm no different,"
she laughs. "She's feisty, go getting, determined and a lot of
fun. She also develops and changes over the course of the show so a
fantastic part to play.
"She's also been
played by so many incredible actresses before so it's a privilege to
fill her cowgirl boots."
For those unfamiliar
with the story, Annie Get Your Gun is about Buffalo Bill’s Wild
West female ace sharpshooter, Annie Oakley and her romance with
fellow sharpshooter, Frank Butler.
When Buffalo Bill’s
Wild West show comes to town, it only takes one glance for country
girl Annie to fall head over heels for its star marksman, Frank
Butler.
But there are many
twists and turns along the way proving that the path to true love
doesn't run so smooth.
And it features some
classic Irving Berlin musical numbers including Anything You Can Do,
I Can Do Better, You Can't Get A Man With A Gun and Doin' What Comes
Natur'lly!
"I've loved every
minute of it," says Emma. "It's been the most magical and
joyful production and we've all become like one big family and to
play alongside Jason and Norman has been a dream.
"It's such a great
love story, great fun with lots going on and audiences have been
really generous in their responses - most of them singing along to
all the songs which has been fantastic - so I will miss playing Annie
when we finish the run.
"However I'm so
looking forward to bringing the show to Wimbledon - I love the
theatre - it's got such character and charm and the audiences there
are always great so I'm sure we'll go out with a bang!"
Annie Get Your Gun is
on at the New Wimbledon Theatre from tonight (Tuesday) until
Saturday, September 13. Tickets cost from £10.50. Visit
www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-wimbledon-theatre/ or call the box
office on 0844 871 7646
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