Working Birthday is looking for performers to deliver a moved reading and selection of songs from new musical “More More More”, based on the rise and fall of TV comedian Michael Barrymore. The narrative covers his raucous public coming out, mutually abusive marriage, shifting sexuality and decades-long battle with addiction. A cross between “Jersey Boys” and “Anna Nicole”, this musical tells the true story of Barrymore’s meteoric rise to superstardom, fall into addiction, and accusations of murder. The sound is a mix of classic 80s/90s pop songs and original numbers. The company has a Litmus Fest residency at the Pleasance Theatre, at the end of which are two public performances (find out more here). The performances are ticketed and industry invitations will be sent. All actors must be able to sing and perform multiple roles. Characters: Michael Barrymore: Physically funny, a natural comedian with a dark underbelly,...
- 8/9/2017
- backstage.com
Michael Barrymore is suing the police over his 2007 arrest. The former 'Barrymore' host is seeking damages claiming his career was destroyed by speculation about his involvement in the death of 31-year-old Stuart Lubbock in March 2001, after the father-of-two was found dead in the swimming pool of Michael's Essex home during a party. The 63-year-old TV personality was not originally arrested in connection with the case - which has never been solved - although was taken in by police following a review in 2007, later being released without charge. After Stuart's death, ITV failed to renew his contract and he largely disappeared...
- 7/7/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Michael Barrymore is suing the police over his 2007 arrest. The former 'Barrymore' host is seeking damages claiming his career was destroyed by speculation about his involvement in the death of 31-year-old Stuart Lubbock in March 2001, after the father-of-two was found dead in the swimming pool of Michael's Essex home during a party. The 63-year-old TV personality was not originally arrested in connection with the case - which has never been solved - although was taken in by police following a review in 2007, later being released without charge. After Stuart's death, ITV failed to renew his contract and he largely disappeared...
- 7/6/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Michael Barrymore has said that he feels "some responsibility " after the death of Stuart Lubbock in March 2001.
Lubbock was found dead in Barrymore's swimming pool after attending a party at the entertainer's house in Roydon, Essex.
"I just froze, that was my very first thought," Barrymore told Jeremy Kyle: Celebrity Specials yesterday (June 9) of seeing Lubbock's body in his swimming pool.
"I ran back into the house to get help, and then the two boys started giving CPR, and then the ambulance was called for and that in turn calls the police, and I was stood… just in complete shock.
"The first thing I did wasn't run away, the first thing I did was run to get help."
He continued: "I'm in the middle of a case right now which we've been working on for three years for wrongful arrest against the Essex Police."
Asked about his 'trial by media' after the incident,...
Lubbock was found dead in Barrymore's swimming pool after attending a party at the entertainer's house in Roydon, Essex.
"I just froze, that was my very first thought," Barrymore told Jeremy Kyle: Celebrity Specials yesterday (June 9) of seeing Lubbock's body in his swimming pool.
"I ran back into the house to get help, and then the two boys started giving CPR, and then the ambulance was called for and that in turn calls the police, and I was stood… just in complete shock.
"The first thing I did wasn't run away, the first thing I did was run to get help."
He continued: "I'm in the middle of a case right now which we've been working on for three years for wrongful arrest against the Essex Police."
Asked about his 'trial by media' after the incident,...
- 6/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Michael Barrymore and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson are among the stars due to appear on The Jeremy Kyle Show.
Jeremy Kyle is to host a week of celebrity specials in June, in which he chats to five guests about a range of issues, including money, drugs and relationships.
Barrymore will appear on June 9, and will talk about his drug and drink addictions, the breakdown of his marriage and the party at his house which resulted in the death of Stuart Lubbock.
Palmer-Tomkinson will discuss her cocaine addiction and her reported relapse on June 10.
Tito Jackson, Coronation Street star Liz Dawn and Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder will also appear on the show later in the month.
Each episode will be broadcast at 2pm on ITV.
The specials follow previous one-off celebrity editions, including Alex Reid, Jodie Marsh and Leslie Grantham.
Jeremy Kyle is to host a week of celebrity specials in June, in which he chats to five guests about a range of issues, including money, drugs and relationships.
Barrymore will appear on June 9, and will talk about his drug and drink addictions, the breakdown of his marriage and the party at his house which resulted in the death of Stuart Lubbock.
Palmer-Tomkinson will discuss her cocaine addiction and her reported relapse on June 10.
Tito Jackson, Coronation Street star Liz Dawn and Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder will also appear on the show later in the month.
Each episode will be broadcast at 2pm on ITV.
The specials follow previous one-off celebrity editions, including Alex Reid, Jodie Marsh and Leslie Grantham.
- 5/28/2014
- Digital Spy
Michael Barrymore has revealed plans for a TV comeback.
The comedian has not starred in a regular TV show since the aftermath of the death of Stuart Lubbock in his pool back in 2001. He has since had brief stints in shows such as Celebrity Big Brother.
The 61-year-old revealed to The Mirror that he has accepted an offer to take on a dramatic role in an upcoming drama.
He said: "I was offered something yesterday. It is actually for an acting part. I think the role will surprise people. It's dark. When I read the script I was excited and got a good feeling about it. Acting's my comfort zone.
"That's what I grew up doing, but comedy took over."
Barrymore - who previously revealed that he has been working in a local garden centre - added that he currently makes most of his money through repeats of his old...
The comedian has not starred in a regular TV show since the aftermath of the death of Stuart Lubbock in his pool back in 2001. He has since had brief stints in shows such as Celebrity Big Brother.
The 61-year-old revealed to The Mirror that he has accepted an offer to take on a dramatic role in an upcoming drama.
He said: "I was offered something yesterday. It is actually for an acting part. I think the role will surprise people. It's dark. When I read the script I was excited and got a good feeling about it. Acting's my comfort zone.
"That's what I grew up doing, but comedy took over."
Barrymore - who previously revealed that he has been working in a local garden centre - added that he currently makes most of his money through repeats of his old...
- 9/13/2013
- Digital Spy
London, Sep 13: British entertainer Michael Barrymore is set to make a return to the small screen as an actor.
The funnyman, who became a household name in Britain presenting game shows such as "Strike It Lucky", fell from grace after a man was found dead in his swimming pool in 2001, and he was back in the headlines in 2011 when he was arrested and fined for cocaine possession.
Barrymore has now revealed he is attempting to carve out a new career as an actor, and has been offered his first dramatic role in a hard-hitting Tv show.
"I was offered something yesterday. It is actually for an acting part. I think.
The funnyman, who became a household name in Britain presenting game shows such as "Strike It Lucky", fell from grace after a man was found dead in his swimming pool in 2001, and he was back in the headlines in 2011 when he was arrested and fined for cocaine possession.
Barrymore has now revealed he is attempting to carve out a new career as an actor, and has been offered his first dramatic role in a hard-hitting Tv show.
"I was offered something yesterday. It is actually for an acting part. I think.
- 9/13/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
David Walliams has reportedly signed up to play Michael Barrymore in a TV drama about his life. The comedian will depict Barrymore during the height of his career in the Sky project, according to The Sun. A source said: "It's a four-part drama looking at Michael's glory years. "It shows how he was a hugely popular family man and television icon who had a number of skeletons in the closet. "David will be perfect to play him. He's great at improvising but can also portray (more)...
- 3/10/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Fallen British entertainer Michael Barrymore has been fined more than $1,200 (£750) for possessing cocaine.
The funnyman, who has battled drink and drug demons in the past, was held by cops last month when they found the drug in his pocket after he crashed his car in west London.
Barrymore attended a court hearing on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug. A charge of being drunk and disorderly was dropped, and he was fined $1,248 (£780).
Barrymore was one of the highest paid TV stars in the U.K. during his heyday in the 1980s and '90s, but his popularity plummeted and never recovered after a man was found dead in a swimming pool at the entertainer's luxury home during a party in 2001.
The funnyman, who has battled drink and drug demons in the past, was held by cops last month when they found the drug in his pocket after he crashed his car in west London.
Barrymore attended a court hearing on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug. A charge of being drunk and disorderly was dropped, and he was fined $1,248 (£780).
Barrymore was one of the highest paid TV stars in the U.K. during his heyday in the 1980s and '90s, but his popularity plummeted and never recovered after a man was found dead in a swimming pool at the entertainer's luxury home during a party in 2001.
- 12/7/2011
- WENN
Michael Barrymore has admitted a charge of possession of cocaine during a hearing at Ealing Magistrates' Court. The TV entertainer and another man were arrested last month after police reportedly found the Class A drug inside his Citroen DS3 vehicle. Barrymore, 59, was fined £680 for the offence in addition to £100 in costs. Officers had discovered a crash scene while on a routine patrol at the junction of The Vale and Dordrecht Road. It was not clear who had been driving at the time. A small white rock was found by officers in Barrymore's trouser pocket, BBC News reports, and the star later tested positive for cocaine at (more)...
- 12/7/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
British entertainer Michael Barrymore has been charged with drug possession after he was involved in a car accident in the early hours of Tuesday.
The former beloved star, who enjoyed huge success hosting primetime TV shows in the U.K. in the 1990s, was arrested with another man after their car hit the curb in Acton, West London last week (begs21Nov11).
According to the BBC, police officers on routine patrol discovered the vehicle and charged Barrymore with possession of cocaine as well as being drunk and disorderly.
The two men were bailed and will appear at London's Ealing Magistrates Court on 7 December.
The former beloved star, who enjoyed huge success hosting primetime TV shows in the U.K. in the 1990s, was arrested with another man after their car hit the curb in Acton, West London last week (begs21Nov11).
According to the BBC, police officers on routine patrol discovered the vehicle and charged Barrymore with possession of cocaine as well as being drunk and disorderly.
The two men were bailed and will appear at London's Ealing Magistrates Court on 7 December.
- 11/27/2011
- WENN
Michael Barrymore has been caught in possession of cocaine after a car crash in west London. The Strike It Rich entertainer and another man were arrested after police found the illegal Class A substance inside his Citroen DS3 vehicle. Scotland Yard say that Barrymore has also been charged with being drunk and disorderly. Police have confirmed that the arrest followed an incident that occurred in Acton at 4.30am on Tuesday morning. Officers discovered the scene while on a routine patrol at (more)...
- 11/26/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Celebrity Coach Trip's second series lineup has been announced in full by Channel 4. Ten celebrities will join tour guide Brendan Sheerin for a two-week expedition around the Mediterranean. Top of the cast list is former entertainer Michael Barrymore, who sets off with friend and Strike It Rich producer Maurice Leonard. On the journey, Barrymore reportedly falls off a horse and, partly as a result of his painkillers, apparently has a foul-mouthed confrontation with a French waiter. Among the four other original couples are Big Brother 8 duo Brian Belo with Spencer Smith and Katie Price's make-up artist Gary Cockerill alongside Phil (more)...
- 9/28/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
The Sun newspaper reports today that troubled comedian Michael Barrymore has cancelled plans to re-launch his career just days after being rushed to hospital when it was feared he was suicidal.
Yesterday, Dougie Chapman – who booked Barrymore to appear at Blackpool’s famous North Pier – said that booking the comic was, “always a gamble.”
Barrymore will apparently be replaced in the billing by The Chuckle Brothers.
Chapman told the paper, “I had every faith the public would take him back to their hearts…
“I know he was all geared up for the shows and was preparing new material.
“But he has cancelled all work for the summer.”
Barrymore’s career nosedived after a guest at a party in his home was found dead in Barrymore’s swimming pool.
Michael was cleared of any wrong doing in the death of Stuart Lubbock, but the incident has dogged both his personal and professional life ever since.
Yesterday, Dougie Chapman – who booked Barrymore to appear at Blackpool’s famous North Pier – said that booking the comic was, “always a gamble.”
Barrymore will apparently be replaced in the billing by The Chuckle Brothers.
Chapman told the paper, “I had every faith the public would take him back to their hearts…
“I know he was all geared up for the shows and was preparing new material.
“But he has cancelled all work for the summer.”
Barrymore’s career nosedived after a guest at a party in his home was found dead in Barrymore’s swimming pool.
Michael was cleared of any wrong doing in the death of Stuart Lubbock, but the incident has dogged both his personal and professional life ever since.
- 5/27/2011
- by Sarah
- Unreality
Michael Barrymore has had an accident while filming Channel 4 reality show Celebrity Coach Trip, say reports. The former Strike It Rich presenter fell off a horse during one of the daily activities on the teatime series. According to The Sun, Barrymore spent a day recovering in a hotel in France after suffering bruising and a chipped tooth. The TV star has also apparently booked himself in for an Mri scan. Barrymore will be among the (more)...
- 4/20/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Michael Barrymore has reportedly admitted that he was partly responsible for the 2001 poolside death of Stuart Lubbock. The former presenter, who was arrested twice during the investigation, conceded that he should not have invited him back to his home. The 53-year-old was eventually cleared of all charges. Barrymore witnessed the incident, but Lubbock's father Terry only recently closed an eight-year campaign for justice. Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, Barrymore said: "Do (more)...
- 5/31/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Michael Barrymore is not dating the blonde woman he has been photographed kissing, a report claims. Emily Woods, 37, claims to be the mystery female referred to. However, she has dismissed speculation that she is his secret girlfriend. According to The People, she said: "Our relationship is purely professional. For him to suggest otherwise is clearly off the wall. "He's clearly still as gay as they come. I may be the blonde that Barrymore is talking about but (more)...
- 5/23/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Troubled TV presenter Michael Barrymore came out as gay 15 years ago, but is now claiming that he is straight again…..and dating a female blonde bombshell!
The former Strike It Lucky host hit the headlines after in 2001 after 31-year-old meat inspector Stuart Lubbock was found dead in his swimming pool. After the tragedy, Barrymore was cautioned by police for cannabis use, but faced no other charges. In 2006 the star went on to finish in second place on Channel 4’s Celebrity Big Brother.
He often talked about being gay during his time on Big Brother, yet earlier this week the 58 year old was spotted smooching with a mystery blonde in Cannes and talking during a recent episode of Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me Barrymore told former Generation Game host Anthea Redfern : “I’m having a going back in party soon. Would you like to come?”
When Anthea asked,...
The former Strike It Lucky host hit the headlines after in 2001 after 31-year-old meat inspector Stuart Lubbock was found dead in his swimming pool. After the tragedy, Barrymore was cautioned by police for cannabis use, but faced no other charges. In 2006 the star went on to finish in second place on Channel 4’s Celebrity Big Brother.
He often talked about being gay during his time on Big Brother, yet earlier this week the 58 year old was spotted smooching with a mystery blonde in Cannes and talking during a recent episode of Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me Barrymore told former Generation Game host Anthea Redfern : “I’m having a going back in party soon. Would you like to come?”
When Anthea asked,...
- 5/21/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Shamed star Michael Barrymore is set to appear in an upcoming episode of Come Dine With Me on Channel 4.
The former Big Brother star will compete with Pat Sharp (Fun House), Jenny Powell (Wheel of Fortune) and Anthea Redfern (The Generation Game) to see who can throw the best dinner party.
The programme will air later this month on Channel 4.
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The former Big Brother star will compete with Pat Sharp (Fun House), Jenny Powell (Wheel of Fortune) and Anthea Redfern (The Generation Game) to see who can throw the best dinner party.
The programme will air later this month on Channel 4.
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- 5/8/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Michael Barrymore has humiliated himself once more, making us wish he would just give TV up for good.
During an appearance on Ireland’s Saturday Night Show, the former Celebrity Big Brother housemate clucked like a chicken, declared himself the leader of the sheep society, and burst into song singing:
“Sheep, may be the face I can’t regret.
“Bahhhh. May be the mirror of regret. Bahhhh.”
As a bewildered Brendan O’Connor watched, Barrymore then declared himself to be the father of X Factor’s John and Edward Grimes saying:
“I happen to know their mother very well. I send maintenance money.”
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During an appearance on Ireland’s Saturday Night Show, the former Celebrity Big Brother housemate clucked like a chicken, declared himself the leader of the sheep society, and burst into song singing:
“Sheep, may be the face I can’t regret.
“Bahhhh. May be the mirror of regret. Bahhhh.”
As a bewildered Brendan O’Connor watched, Barrymore then declared himself to be the father of X Factor’s John and Edward Grimes saying:
“I happen to know their mother very well. I send maintenance money.”
Related posts:Michael Barrymore Returns In Celebrity Big Brother 2006Should Chantelle and Preston Slow Down?Michael Barrymore For I’m A Celebrity?Michael Barrymore Returns To New ZealandMaggot Thinks Michale Barrymore Is a SleazeCopyright © Unreality TV 2009 | Celebrity Big Brother Updates
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- 2/9/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle auditioned for Michael Barrymore's '90s show My Kind Of People, but was rejected by producers, say reports. Boyle apparently performed 'I Don't Know How To Love Him' from Jesus Christ Superstar at the Olympia Shopping Centre in East Kilbride in 1995, but the audition was never televised. According to Elizabeth MacKean, whose daughter filmed the performance on a camcorder, the 47-year-old star was mocked by Barrymore as she attempted to sing. "Susan was a few people in front of me," MacKean told The Mirror. "When she began to sing, (more)...
- 4/27/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
A report into how police investigated the death of a man at the home of Michael Barrymore is expected to be released next week. No-one has ever been charged in the case of Stuart Lubbock, 31, who died in March 2001 after attending a party at the entertainer's house in Roydon, Essex. A post mortem revealed that Lubbock, of Harlow, Essex, suffered internal injuries, suggesting sexual assault. Ecstasy, cocaine and alcohol were (more)...
- 2/21/2009
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
Michael Barrymore has revealed that he wants to appear on Top Gear. The comedian said he is keen to take part in the BBC Two show's 'Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car' segment. He is quoted as saying: "I had too many cars when I was younger but it was a weakness of mine. I love cars. I would love to be invited (more)...
- 7/23/2008
- by By Beth Hilton
- Digital Spy
Michael Barrymore had an eleven-hour drinking marathon earlier this week, say reports. According to The Mirror, the TV presenter began his session at the Westbourne House bar in Bayswater, London at 2pm. Barrymore allegedly ordered cocktails and beers until the venue closed at midnight. "At first he was drinking quite slowly and chatting to people who came by and recognised him," said a source. "But by dinnertime he was out of control." Afterwards, the Celebrity Big Brother contestant (more)...
- 6/12/2008
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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