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The Spinoff
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Spinoff
‘Even after all these years': Siobhan Marshall on forever being called Pascalle West
As we wrap up Outrageous Week, actor Siobhan Marshall takes us through her life in television. It's been 20 years since Outrageous Fortune first stormed onto New Zealand television screens, but Siobhan Marshall still meets a 'terrifying' number of people who think she's Pascalle West. Whether they're from overseas viewers who have only recently discovered the iconic New Zealand series, or locals who have loved it for decades, Marshall still gets messages about Pascalle almost every day. 'It's such a funny one, because it just hasn't gone anywhere after all these years,' she says. 'It's so nice to see.' The role of Pascalle, the wide-eyed amateur model hellbent on being the next Rachel Hunter, was only Marshall's third acting role since drama school, having previously played Chris Warner's nanny in a brief stint on Shortland Street, and a centaur on the The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The 21-year-old got a lucky spray tan ahead of her audition, and remembers another auspicious sign that the role was hers. 'When I walked out of the audition, this girl walked in wearing a jacket with 'Siobhan' written in diamantes on the back',' she says. 'I got in my friend's car and said, 'I got that'.' Marshall had nerves about working alongside experienced actors like Robyn Malcolm and Grant Bowler, but she was fully committed to the role of the West's eldest daughter. Her boyfriend at the time was from West Auckland, and she remembers his advice on how to swear like a Westie ('just let it out: fuck!'). Swears aside, Pascalle was always a joy to play. 'She was the comic relief for ages, but then she got into some more gritty stuff,' she says. 'Seeing what she got up to was always fun. It was like, 'what's in the next script? What happens in this one?'' While Pascalle's legacy remains, Marshall does have one regret: 'I would have loved to have kept the Pascalle necklace, but I didn't.' And as for where she thinks the character would have ended up? 'I reckon she's probably still with Judd somewhere, and she's probably got some kids.' Since Outrageous, Marshall has starred in everything from The Blue Rose to Find Me a Māori Bride, and dipped her toes into reality series Celebrity Treasure Island. As we continue to celebrate all things Outrageous Week, we asked her to take us through her life in television. My earliest TV memory is… My sister and I watched a lot of TV growing up. A lot of Play School, and all sorts of cartoons, I loved Friends and Fresh Prince of Bel Air, too. All the greats. My earliest TV crush was… Martin Henderson from Shortland Street. I auditioned for Shortland Street when I was about 11, and I went out to do the audition and saw him in the flesh. It was very exciting. It was a real moment for me. I didn't get cast, but it was my first audition ever. I don't even know how I got that audition – I didn't have an agent. The TV ad I can't stop thinking about is… That Cadbury ad with the gorilla. That's still one of the best ones. So good, so simple, and it's chocolate. My first time on screen was… Shortland Street, straight after drama school. I played Chris Warner's child's nanny turned love interest. The role was a bit racy for Shortland Street and there were bed scenes with Chris Warner. I remember people were like 'oh, you played that slut on Shorty Street'. That's how it started, and then it continued [on Outrageous]. My TV guilty pleasure is… My current obsession is Peaky Blinders, and before that I rewatched Taboo with Tom Hardy. I also just finished Weak Hero on Netflix, which is a Korean series. It's about a bunch of teenage boys who basically fight all the time. It doesn't sound good, but you can't stop watching it. Even though it's a bit silly, I like it. The on-screen moment that haunts me to this day is… The Blair Witch Project. I watched it at the movies with my friend, and she was sitting on my right side. Something happened on screen and I got scared. I went to hug her, but I went the wrong way, and I hugged this random guy. My favourite TV character of all time is… Can't go past Chandler Bing and all the Friends characters. My favourite TV project is… Outrageous Fortune. I got to do so many different things, and work with such great actors. I didn't know at the time, because I was so fresh, but they really just let us go as actors. You just made up whatever you wanted to do and they filmed it, whereas normally, it's very 'stand here, do this, stand there'. Quite often you'd do the scene and then you'd just keep going until they called cut. The TV show I wish I was involved with is… It changes depending on what I'm watching, but I'd love to go way back in time in some sort of period piece. Watching shows set in the 1800s and 1900s and seeing how they lived just fascinates me. My controversial TV opinion is… I didn't get through Adolescence. It was great, I enjoyed it, and then I just didn't want to watch anymore. I also didn't like Breaking Bad. I had to watch it because I was doing this course in New York, and part of it was I had to watch Breaking Bad. I don't know if I watched the last season, because I think I had enough. The last thing I watched on television was… After the Party. I feel so bad that it's taken me this long. I've been meaning to watch it. I wanted to see Robbie [Marshall's Outrageous co-star Robyn Malcolm], and it's amazing. They did such a good job.
STV News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe brings Narnia to life at Scots theatre
Scots can enter the magical world of Narnia as The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe stage production arrives in Edinburgh. The West End production kicked off its five-day run at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh on Tuesday. The show is celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis' classic novel of the same name. STV News The show is celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis' classic novel of the same name. STV News Set to the backdrop of the First World War, the story follows siblings named Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, who are sent to live with Professor Digory Kirke to escape the Blitz. While there, the children discover the hidden world of Narnia, entering through a wardrobe in the house. Joanna Adaran, who plays Susan Pevensie, said playing a character that was a part of her childhood is 'surreal'. STV News The West-End production kicked off its five-day run at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh on Tuesday. STV News Kudzai Mangombe, who plays Lucy Pevensie, said the roles came with pressure too. 'These characters really mean so much to so many people, you feel pressure because you want to do it justice,' she told STV News. The show will run from May 13 to 17. Tickets can be purchased at Capital Theatres website. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Reporter
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe now on at The Festival Theatre
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis' classic novel, the magic of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes to life in this West End smash-hit production. Step through the wardrobe into the enchanted kingdom of Narnia. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and embark on the most magical of adventures in a frozen, faraway land where they meet Mr Tumnus the faun, talking beavers, Aslan (the noble king of Narnia) and the coldest, most evil White Witch. The show runs 13th – 17th May at the Festival Theatre. Kerry Black and Duncan Henley-Washford are pictured with Aslan and the puppeteers are Rhodri Watkins, Andrew Davison and Molly Francis. Tickets here. Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls at the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls around the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls outside the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls outside the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls outside the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Turkish Delight good enough for Narnia - and the cast of a new Brighton show
The cast of a West End sensation has visited Brighton and Hove's oldest chocolatier to learn how to make Turkish Delight. Bunmi Osadolor who plays Edmund and Katy Stephens who plays The White Witch/ Jardis in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe visited Audrey's Chocolates on Tuesday ahead of their show at the Theatre Royal Brighton. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe began its run last night and will be showing at the theatre until Saturday (March 15). C.S. Lewis' book was first published in October 1950. Since then, over 85 million copies in 60 languages have been sold and it is one of the top ten best-selling books of all time. To book tickets for the show, visit here: Audrey's Chocolates in Holland Road (Image: Theatre Royal Brighton) Turkish Delight plays an important part in the story for Edmund (Bunmi Osadolor) and The White Witch/Jardis (Katy Stephens) as this is what helps the White Witch win Edmund over (especially during WWII rations, when the play is set – as Turkish Delight would have been a real rarity and luxury). On Tuesday morning, the cast went down to Audrey's Chocolates in Holland Road, and were met by Alice Crone, who co-owns the business with her husband Will. Alice gave the cast a tour of their many different chocolate factory rooms. As the oldest chocolatier in Brighton and Hove, having been established in 1948, Audrey's Chocolates is spread across multiple floors and has over 50 members of staff. The owner's estimated that they produce more than "Eight kilograms worth of chocolate per day, and that they even supply London's Fortnum and Mason department. Katy Stephens, who last performed at the Theatre Royal in Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, said: "Brighton is such a fun city to perform in, and I'm thrilled to return in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. "And kicking off the week in the best possible way… making and tasting chocolate coated Turkish Delight! What a wonderful factory in the heart of the city. " Chocolate Enrobing Machine (Image: Theatre Royal Brighton) Audrey's Chocolate's add an extra twist to their Turkish Delight by covering it in chocolate. Katy and Bunmi were shown the Chocolate Enrobing Machine which they use to coat the Turkish Delight in dark chocolate. They were also encouraged to try decorating the freshly-enrobed Chocolate, marking it with a special three-pronged utensil that helps Audrey's Chocolates distinguish the Turkish Delight once coated in chocolate. Bunmi Osadolor and Katy Stephens trying out the Turkish Delight (Image: Theatre Royal Brighton) They then tasted the Turkish Delight – which comes in a range of flavours, including traditional Rose, Lemon and Pistachio. Bunmi, who plays Edmund, said: "What a way to start my week of shows at Theatre Royal Brighton. "Every night, Edmund is tempted by The Queen of Narnia with Turkish Delight, and this morning I got the chance to taste the real thing!" A scene between Edmund and The White Witch from the play (Image: Theatre Royal Brighton) A Theatre Royal spokeswoman said: "We're thrilled to welcome the spellbinding production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe to our stage this week! "The team at Audrey's Chocolates were brilliant and it was fascinating to learn a bit more about the history of Turkish Delight. "Turkish Delight plays a crucial role in Edmund's encounter with The White Witch. What better way to celebrate the show's arrival than by indulging in some of Brighton and Hove's finest confectionery?" The cast is completed by: Archie Combe (Mr Pope and Foxtrot), Andrew Davison (Mr Wilson Schroedinger, Jack Rabbit, Aslan Puppeteer and Head Cruel), Anya de Villiers (Mrs Beaver), Molly Francis (Mrs Pevensie, Aslan Puppeteer and Robin) Ruby Greenwood (Onstage Swing) Ffion Haf (Miss Gumley-Warmley and Phoenix), Rhiannon Hopkins (Miss Chutney and Blue Badger), Joe Keenan (Mr Granville, Spirit of the Moon and Red Squirrel), Oliver Magor (Onstage Swing), JB Maya (Onstage Swing), Luca Moscardini (Onstage Swing), Alfie Richards (Mr Tumnus, White Mouse and Badger), Kraig Thornber (The Professor, Father Xmas and Wise Owl), Ed Thorpe (Mr Beaver), Rhodri Watkins (Mr Brinkworth, March Hare and Aslan Puppeteer) and Shane Anthony Whiteley (Maugrim, Satyr and White Stag) and Stanton Wright as Aslan.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
JEA steps up to help Savannah Children's Theatre
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — After News 3's recent story on the roof damage at the Savannah Children's Theatre, the Jewish Educational Alliance has stepped up to offer their auditorium as a temporary space for SCT productions. As the old Broadway adage goes, 'The show must go on!' and it will this weekend. Get your tickets to see 'The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe' Saturday, February 1, 2025, and Sunday, February 2, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
