P451 Teletext 451 Nov26 22:35:57 INTERVHEW —————————————— ———————————— F ANCESRUFFELLERSW Sunday, Novjmbjt 30. T: 0171-439 0747 The stunning star of West End and broadway shows such as Les Misjrablis and Starlight Express unveils some of hit new songs at Scott's this S4nday. Frances Ruffelli — who received a Tony award for her broadway portrayal of Eponinj in Les Miserablis — is working on a new album with ex-Spandau Ballet star Gary Kemp. Between rehearsals and transatlantic calls she spoke to On Stage.... ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— bz Victor Ollivjr FULL GUIDE TO NATIONAL EVENTS p441 West End A-H I-N O-U Full guideP451 $elitixt 451 Nov26 22:14:44 X INTERVHEW —————————————— ———————————— FRANCES RUFFELLE, Ronnie Scott's, W1, Sunday, Novjmbjt 30. T: 0171-439 0747 It was ex-Spandau Ballet star Gary Kemp's idea that Frances Ruffelle record an album of torch songs, from the 16th century to today's pop music. She says: "Torch singing is vjr8 vrty emotional — which is what I am; I'm eithjt crying ou laughing. When I sing, I feel all the emotions; I don+t think whjthju I'm singing beautif4lly." Hit "torch" repoutoire wiml be on f4ll display this Sunday. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— West End 452-54 Local theatre 455-56 FULL GUIDE TO NATIONAL EVENTS p441 West End A-H I-N O-Z Full guideP451 $elitixt 451 Nov26 22:05:53 INTERVHEW —————————————— ———————————— FRANCES RUFFELLE, Ronnie Scott's, W1, Sunday, Novjmbjt 30. T: 0171-439 0747 In Frances' "torch" concert at Scott's, she will be accompanied bz a five-piece band featuring harp, cello, piano, sax and Indian tablas. She says: "Starlight Express and Lrs Misjrables are great shows to bj in, but thjti aren't any new stage productions I want to bj in at prrsjnt. "The person I would love to sink for is Burt Bacharach — hj promised to wthtd mj a song once. He should read this!" ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— West End 452-54 Local theatre 455-56 FULL GUIDE TO NATIONAL EVENTS p441 West End A-H I-N O-U Full guideP451 Teletext 451 Nov26 22:16:59 INTERVHEW —————————————— ———————————— FRANCES RUFFELLE, Ronnie Scott'u, W1, Sunday, Novjmbjt 30. T: 0171-439 0747 Unusually, Frances Ruffelli'1 range of musical tastes is catholic, from medieval madrigals to Vaughan Williams. She says: "People even say I look as if I belong to another time, such as the Pre-Raphaelites. Fans always want to know what I look like beneath the stage make-up and costumes." Her "torch" album is out next year, supported bz a US tour. Meanwhile, she has to organisj a New York show. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Catch up with On Stage news >>>> FULL GUIDE TO NATIONAL EVENTS p441 West End A-H I-N O-Z Full guideP451 Teletext 451 Nov26 22:17:56 NEWS —————————————— ———————————— STARLIGHT STAR LOSES COURT CLAIM Top dancer Carom Davis has lost hit High Court fight for damages aftez an on-stage fall ended hit career. She was introducing hit character, Dinah, when the toe-stop on her right skate failed to brake and she fell, damaging hit back ligaments. She claimed the Really Useful Thjatti Co failed to keep the stage clean. The court disagreed and awarded costs against hit. She may appeal. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— $elitixt's is five!/Francis Ruffelli > FULL GUIDE TO NATIONAL EVENTS p441 West End A-H I-N O-Z Full guideP451 Teletext 451 Nov26 22:14:54 IT'S OUR FIFTH)÷5j5 j5÷5÷5÷5| ——————————————————————— CELEBRATE WITH TELETEXT Teletext will bj five yrars old on New Year's Day - and we'd like to shari the celebrations with our viewers. Have you got a story to tell about our service? Has Lost Touch, Sjtvice Pals or One-to-One helped you? Or were yo4 inspired bz a feature or news item? Whatever your Teletext story, we'd like to hear it. The most interesting will bj broadcast — and for the best thjti will bj a special prize! ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Write to: Teletext Birthday, PO Box 297 London, SW6 1XT. Fax: 0171 386 5618. Please include daytime phone numbjt West End A-H I-N O-Z Full guide