July 13, 2010 - Birmingham welcomes 'The Sound of Music' this week. Opening Tuesday 13 July at the Birmingham Hippodrome, the show runs until Saturday 21 August, one of the longest stops of the tour. Produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group, the musical stars Michael Praed and Connie Fisher in the lead roles. Please note that Michael Praed will not be appearing the final week at this venue.  Check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

June 21, 2010 - 'Dynasty Season 5' has just been released in Europe by Paramount Home Entertainment.  Michael Praed played the role of Prince Michael of Moldavia in seasons 5 and 6.  Season 5 ends with the famous cliffhanger, the  "Moldavian Massacre". Please check the merchandise page of Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for ordering information.

June 20, 2010 - 'The Sound of Music' wings into Woking this week. Opening Tuesday 22 June at the New Victoria Theatre, the show runs until Saturday 10 July. Produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group, the musical stars Michael Praed and Connie Fisher in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

June 1, 2010 - 'The Sound of Music' returns Michael Praed to Eastbourne where his singing and acting talent was discovered. The production runs from Tuesday 1 June until Saturday 19 June at the Congress Theatre. Produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group, the musical stars Michael Praed and Connie Fisher in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

May 10, 2010 - 'The Sound of Music' returns to the stage after a three week hiatus. Commencing Tuesday 11 May at Venue Cymru Llandudno, the production runs until Saturday 29 May. Produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group, the musical stars Michael Praed and Connie Fisher in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

April 17, 2010 - With the ending of tonight's performance, 'The Sound of Music' will go on a 23-day hiatus. The run will continue in three-weeks time at the Venue Cymru in Llandudno. The first performance will be on 11th May.

April 16, 2010 - Michael Praed has confirmed that he recently signed a contract for another six months with 'The Sound of Music'. Additional venues are Woking, Birmingham, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Liverpool, Bristol, and Oxford,  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

March 24, 2010 - 'The Sound of Music' returns to Scotland, playing Aberdeen's His Majesty's Theatre. Opening Wednesday 24 March, the show runs until Saturday 17 April. The well loved musical includes some of the most unforgettable songs ever composed and stars Connie Fisher as Maria and Michael Praed as Captain Von Trapp.  The tour is produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

February 24, 2010 - 'The Sound of Music' crosses the Irish Sea to the Belfast Opera House. Opening Wednesday 24 February, the show runs until Saturday 20 March. This beloved musical includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed and stars Connie Fisher as Maria and Michael Praed as Captain Von Trapp.  The tour is produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

January 19, 2010 - The hit UK tour of ‘The Sound of Music’, starring Connie Fisher as Maria and Michael Praed as Captain Von Trapp, starts the New Year in Edinburgh. The show runs from Tuesday 19 January until Saturday 20 February at the Edinburgh Playhouse. This beloved stage show includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed and stars Connie Fisher as Maria and Michael Praed as Captain Von Trapp.  The tour is produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

December 14, 2009 - Usurping the holiday pantos in Manchester this year is the family musical 'The Sound of Music'.  The UK tour stars Michael Praed as Captain Von Trapp and Connie Fisher as Maria.  Opening night is Tuesday 15 December at the Palace Theatre. After ringing in the new year, the show runs until Saturday 16 January.   This beloved stage show includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed and stars Connie Fisher as Maria and Michael Praed as Captain Von Trapp.  The tour is produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

November 17, 2009 - Still playing to packed houses, the UK tour of ‘The Sound of Music’, opens tonight at the Sunderland Empire in Sunderland. The show runs until Saturday 5 December.  This beloved stage show includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed and stars Connie Fisher as Maria and Michael Praed as Captain Von Trapp.  The tour is produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

October 27, 2009 - The hit UK tour of ‘The Sound of Music’, starring Connie Fisher as Maria and Michael Praed as Captain Von Trapp, opens tonight at the Milton Keynes Theatre in Milton Keynes. The show runs until Saturday 14 November.  This beloved stage show includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed.  The tour is produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

September 29, 2009 - Following a sellout run at the Bradford Alhambra, the UK tour of ‘The Sound of Music’, starring Connie Fisher as Maria and Michael Praed as Captain Von Trapp, opens tonight at the Mayflower in Southampton. The show runs until Saturday 24 October.  This beloved stage show includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed.  The tour is produced by David Ian Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

September 2, 2009 - Michael Praed stars alongside Connie Fisher in the National UK tour of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'The Sound of Music', which opens at the Alhambra, Bradford on 2nd September and runs to 26th September.   This beloved stage show includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed.  The tour is produced by David Ian and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

July 26, 2009 - 'The Sound of Music' UK tour with Michael Praed and Connie Fisher opens in Cardiff on 26th July, where it will play until 29th August.   The plot of the world's best known musical follows the path of Maria as she attempts to care for the neglected children of a grieving Austrian war hero.  As Maria reconciles her growing love for the children's father with her desire to become a nun, the looming Nazi menace in nearby Germany threatens to overwhelm them all. The tour is produced by David Ian and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for additional tour and venue information.

July 1, 2009 - Michael Praed joins fellow readers Clare Wille and Alison Dowling to bring Rose Tremain's Whitbread/Costa Award winning novel 'Music and Silence' to life in this recent release by Naxos AudioBooks.  Known as advocate of change, King Christian IV of Denmark and Norway initiated domestic reforms and overseas trade. The watershed year 1629 brought financial distress and domestic pain when the king discovered his second wife, the viciously manipulative and voluptuous Kirsten Munk, was having an affair. It is this time in King Christian IV's reign which serves as the backdrop to this sweeping story. In a symphony weaving the narratives of the principal characters, Tremain explores such complex themes as dreams versus reality, order versus chaos, love versus hate, corruption versus innocence, and betrayal versus loyalty -- all through the metaphor of music and silence.

April 30, 2009 - Michael Praed will star as ‘Captain Von Trapp’ alongside Connie Fisher as ‘Maria’ in the National UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian and The Really Useful Group’s smash hit production of the legendary Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'The Sound of Music' opening at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on 26 July 2009, where it will play until 29 August 2009 (Box Office: 08700 40 2000). For the full tour schedule please visit the official tour website.

April 4, 2009 - Michael Praed narrates 'Timewatch: In Shackleton's Footsteps' on Saturday, 4 April 2009 at 20.40 on BBC2. A small group of British men have some unfinished family business in Antarctica. One hundred years ago their ancestors, under the leadership of the renowned explorer Ernest Shackleton, tried and failed to become the first men to reach the South Pole. Following in their footsteps, the team set off on a 900-mile trek across frozen wastelands. 'Timewatch' follows their remarkable journey. Check the 'Timewatch' website for updates, glimpses behind the scenes, and videos.  (Note, these clips are only available to those in the UK)

March 20, 2009 -  Michael Praed narrates 'Timewatch: WWI Aces Falling' on Saturday, 22 March 2009 at 20.00 on BBC2.  Edward Mannock VC and James McCudden VC rose from modest backgrounds to become two of Britain's greatest fighter aces in World War One. As the number of their victories grew, so did their chances of dying in flames. 'Timewatch' tells the story of their battle to survive against the odds, and of the 90-year-old mystery surrounding the death of one of them. Check the 'Timewatch' website for updates, glimpses behind the scenes, and videos.  (Note, these clips are only available to those in the UK)

March 11, 2009 -  Repeat Tony nominee John Tillinger directs Michael Praed and Josefina Gabrielle in the 'The Murder Game' at the King's Head Theatre in Islington. Other cast members include Matt Healy, Ben Jones and Patrick Clancy. The production is booking from 11 March to 19 April 2009.   Please order tickets through the King's Head website and box office, or check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for local information.

March 5, 2009 -  Michael Praed narrates 'The Real Bonnie and Clyde' on Saturday, 7 March 2009 at 20.00 on BBC2.  Hollywood portrayed them as the most glamorous outlaws in American history, but the reality of life on the run for Bonnie and Clyde was one of violence, hardship and danger. 'Timewatch' takes an epic road-trip through the heart of depression-era America, in search of their true story. Check the 'Timewatch' website for updates, glimpses behind the scenes, and videos.  (Note, these clips are only available to those in the UK)

February 25, 2009 -  Repeat Tony nominee John Tillinger will direct Michael Praed and Josefina Gabrielle in the comedy 'The Murder Game'. Other cast members include Matt Healy, Ben Jones and Patrick Clancy. The James Farwell play will begin on 11 March at the King's Head Theatre in Islington with the official première set for 17 March 2009. The production is currently booking up to 19 April 2009. The King's Head Theatre is one of London's leading Off West End theatres, having transferred 38 shows to either the West End or Broadway in its 40 year history.  Tickets are available through the King's Head website and box office.

February 25, 2009 -  Michael Praed narrates 'Timewatch: QE2 - The Final Voyage' on Saturday, 28 February 2009 at 20.00 on BBC2.  Granted access to the QE2 during the final voyage of the ocean liner's 40 year career, Timewatch takes a look back at this last vestige of luxurious sea travel. Check the 'Timewatch' website for updates, glimpses behind the scenes, and videos.  (Note, these clips are only available to those in the UK)

November 30, 2008 -  Big Finish has just released three audio versions of early Dr Who theatrical plays, one of which stars Michael Praed. 'Curse of the Daleks' is the earliest of the three stage productions, having been originally performed in London in 1965. There is no Doctor in this adventure. The lead character is a convict called Ladiver, played by Praed.  He previously portrayed Professor Slyde on the Seventh Doctor audio 'The Dark Flame' by Big Finish.

November 23, 2008 -  Bill Kenwright's production of 'An Ideal Husband' makes it's last appearance this week. The Oscar Wilde comedy, is presented at the Theatre Royal in Bath from Monday 24 November to Saturday 29 November.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

November 16, 2008 -  Oscar Wilde's 'An Ideal Husband', an examination of love, honor and  acceptance, is presented at the Playhouse Theatre in Oxford from Monday 17 November to Saturday 22 November.   Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

November 9, 2008 -  Bill Kenwright's production of 'An Ideal Husband' returns to Scotland this week, Oscar Wilde's comedy is presented at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh from Monday 10 November to Saturday 15 November.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

November 2, 2008 -  Bill Kenwright's production of 'An Ideal Husband', Oscar Wilde's examination of love, honor and  acceptance, is presented at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield from Monday 3 November to Saturday 8 November. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

October 25, 2008 -  'An Ideal Husband', Oscar Wilde's examination of love, honor and acceptance, moves to Richmond Theatre in Richmond from Monday 27 October to Saturday 1 November. 'Mark Piper directs this Bill Kenwright production, Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

October 19, 2008 -  The cast of Bill Kenwright's production of 'An Ideal Husband' will be appearing at The Churchill in Bromley from Monday 20 October to Saturday 25 October. 'Mark Piper directs the Peter Hall revival and is produced by Bill Kenwright. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

October 12, 2008 - Oscar Wilde's unexpectedly relevant comedy regarding public and private honor, 'An Ideal Husband', moves north to Aberdeen this week. The play runs from Monday 13 October to Saturday 18 October. Mark Piper directs the Peter Hall revival and is produced by Bill Kenwright. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

October 7, 2008 - Michael Praed narrates 'Timewatch: The Boxer Rebellion' on Saturday, 11 October 2008 at 18.50 on BBC2.  In 1910, fearing western influence, a Chinese faction (the Boxers) resists the growing strength of foreign powers. In response, 3,000 foreigners are entrapped. 'Timewatch' tells how the foreign nations unite, to do battle with 'The Boxer Rebellion'. Check the 'Timewatch' website for updates, glimpses behind the scenes and videos.  (Note, these clips are only available to those in the UK)

October 5, 2008 - Early misconduct threatens the career and marriage of a leading government official (played by Michael Praed) in Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband' at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford this week. The play runs from Monday 6 October to Saturday 11 October.  The production is produced by Bill Kenwright. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

September 28, 2008 - Oscar Wilde's surprisingly relevant comedy regarding respectability and honor, 'An Ideal Husband', moves to Malvern this week. The play will be presented at the Festival Theatre from Monday 29 September to Saturday 4 October. Michael Praed portrays Sir Robert Chiltern.  Mark Piper directs the Peter Hall revival. The production is produced by Bill Kenwright. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

September 23, 2008 - Michael Praed is making a return visit as the narrator of BBC2's 'Timewatch' this fall, The special 'Stonehenge - The Healing Stones' airs on Saturday, 27 September 2008 at 8.05 pm  Archaeologists Tim Darvill and Geoff Wainwright, digging the first excavation at Stonehenge allowed in four decades, think they have pinpointed when the mysterious structure was first erected. They also explain their theory that Stonehenge was a place of pilgrimage and healing, a Neolithic Lourdes. Check the 'Timewatch' website for updates, glimpses behind the scenes, panoramic views from inside the stone circle, and videos.  (Note, these clips are only available to those in the UK)

September 22, 2008 - Oscar Wilde's timeless comedy 'An Ideal Husband' shifts to Cardiff for the final full week in September. The play will be presented at the New Theatre from Monday 22 September to Saturday 27 September. Michael Praed portrays Sir Robert Chiltern.  Mark Piper directs the Peter Hall version and is presented by Bill Kenwright. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

September 14, 2008 - The Bill Kenwright production of Oscar Wilde's 'An Ideal Husband' 'finds it's way to Nottingham. The play will be presented at the Theatre Royal from Monday 15 September to Saturday 20 September. Michael Praed portrays Sir Robert Chiltern.  Mark Piper directs the critically acclaimed production by Sir Peter Hall. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

September 7, 2008 - 'An Ideal Husband', Oscar Wilde's witty examination of love, honor and acceptance, moves to Norwich on Monday, 8 September and runs through Saturday 13 September.

Sir Robert Chiltern (Michael Praed) is a leading government official.  Exemplifying wealth, respectability, and honor, his idealistic wife (Carol Royle) has placed him on a pedestal.. Chiltern's private and public well-being is threatened when the scheming Mrs Cheveley (Kate O'Mara) materializes from Europe with damning evidence of wealth based on selling a crucial government secret regarding the Suez Canal.

Mark Piper is directing this adaptation of Sir Peter Hall's praised production of 'An Ideal Husband'.  The tour is produced by the Bill Kenwright company.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

August 23, 2008 - Bill Kenwright's tour of 'An Ideal Husband' by Oscar Wilde opens on Monday, 25th August at the Theatre Royal in Windsor.  It runs through Saturday 6th September.   Michael Praed is playing the role of Sir Robert Chiltern. 

Sir Robert is a contented Edwardian gentleman.  He's the respected Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, well-off with a loving, but morally inflexible, wife. All this is threatened when the manipulative Mrs Cheveley appears with damning evidence of a career based on selling government secrets and an inclination to blackmail.  The play, written in 1893 just before Wilde's disgrace, discusses political corruption as well as the concept of private and public honor.

Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

July 25, 2008 - Big Finish announced today that three audio presentations will be made of early Dr Who theatrical plays. The plays are 'The Seven Keys to Doomsday', 'The Ultimate Adventure', and 'Curse of the Daleks'.  'Curse of the Daleks' is the earliest of the three stage productions, having been originally performed in London in 1965. There is no Doctor in this adventure. The lead character is a convict called Ladiver and for the new audio version the starring role will be played by Michael Praed.  In the original stage version, Ladiver was played by John Line and he is cast as Professor Vanderlyn in the audio version. 

The release date is 30 November 2008. The 2 CD set is currently available by pre-order on the Big Finish website. 

Praed previously portrayed Professor Slyde on the Seventh Doctor audio 'The Dark Flame' by Big Finish.

July 24, 2008 - Acorn Media is releasing 'Robin of Sherwood' The Complete Collection on July 29th to Canada and United States. Like the British version, the North American release comes with many extras. The DVD set is currently on sale on the Acorn Media website. It can also be preordered on various DVD sites. Once  released, it should be available at Best Buy, Borders and other stores where television series sets are sold.

June 29, 2008 - This is the last week on the schedule for Anthony Shaffer's brilliant 'Sleuth' starring Michael Praed and Simon MacCorkindale. The play will be presented at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle from Monday 30 June to Saturday 5 July. The acclaimed Bill Kenwright production is directed by Joe Harmston.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour and venue information.

June 22, 2008 - With the tour nearing it's end, Anthony Shaffer's 'Sleuth' will be appearing at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen from Monday 23 June to Saturday 28 June. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

June 15, 2008 - After the current run of 'Sleuth' is over in July, Michael Praed will be joining Bill Kenwright's tour of 'An Ideal Husband' by Oscar Wilde. A list of dates and venues is already posted on the Kenwright website with more venues coming. At this time, the tour starts in late August and runs to late November.  Please check either the Kenwright website or Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information as it becomes available.

June 15, 2008 - Anthony Shaffer's wily whodunit will be presented at the Forum Theatre in Billingham from Monday 16 June to Saturday 20 June. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

June 8, 2008 - 'Sleuth' returns to the Theatre Royal in Brighton from Monday 9 June until Saturday 14 June. The play premiered in Brighton 38 years ago.  The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

June 1, 2008 - With it's appearance at Cardiff's New Theatre,  'Sleuth' returns to Wales from Monday 2 June until Saturday 7 June. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

May 24, 2008 - Glasgow's Theatre Royal is the site of 'Sleuth' from Monday 26 May until Saturday 31 May. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

May 18, 2008 - The Cambridge Arts Theatre is the venue of 'Sleuth' from Monday 19 May until Saturday 24 May. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

May 11, 2008 - The Sheffield Lyceum Theatre is the home of Anthony Schaffer's 'Sleuth' from Monday 12 May until Saturday 17 May. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

May 3, 2008 - The Hull New Theatre is the site of 'Sleuth' tour from Monday 5 May until Saturday 10 May. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

April 27, 2008 - The Richmond Theatre in Richmond is the setting of 'Sleuth' tour from Monday 28 April until Saturday 3 May. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

April 20, 2008 - Malvern's Festival Theatre is the venue of Anthony Schaffer's 'Sleuth' from Monday 21 April until Saturday 26 April. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

April 14, 2008 - The Churchill Theatre in Bromley is the home of Anthony Schaffer's 'Sleuth' from Monday 14 April until Saturday 19 April. The tour has reached it's halfway point. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

April 6, 2008 - Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre will host 'Sleuth' from Monday 7 April until Saturday 12 April. The Bill Kenwright production features Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed in the lead roles. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

March 30, 2008 - The Theatre Royal in Nottingham is the new home for 'Sleuth' from Monday 30 March until Saturday 5 April. Anthony Shaffer's superb play, starring Michael Praed and Simon MacCorkindale, is directed by Joe Harmston.   Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

March 23, 2008 - The Theatre Royal in Bath is the new home for Anthony Shaffer's 'Sleuth' from Monday 24 March until Saturday 29 March. The play starring Simon MacCorkindale and Michael Praed is directed by Joe Harmston.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

March 16, 2008 - Moving into Wales, the Clwyd Theatr Cymru in Mold is the latest venue for Anthony Shaffer's 'Sleuth'. The play directed by Joe Harmston runs from Monday 17 March until Saturday 22 March. 'Sleuth' stars Michael Praed and Simon MacCorkindale.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

March 9, 2008 - Blackpool is the latest setting for Anthony Shaffer's 'Sleuth' as the play takes to the Grand Theatre stage on Monday 10 March, running until Saturday 15 March. Directed by Joe Harmston, 'Sleuth' stars Michael Praed and Simon MacCorkindale. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

March 4, 2008 - Michael Praed will be facing the outspoken panel on ITV's 'Loose Women' on Tuesday, 4 March at 12.30. The topic of conversation is expected to be the current UK tour of 'Sleuth'

March 2, 2008 - Sleuth' returns to the stage on Monday 3 March after a week's hiatus. Anthony Shaffer's devious whodunit will be onstage at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking until Saturday 8 March. Directed by Joe Harmston, 'Sleuth' stars Michael Praed and Simon MacCorkindale. Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

February 23, 2008 - The cast and crew of Bill Kenwright's UK tour of 'Sleuth' will be taking a short break between 24 February and 2 March.  The tour will resume on 3 March at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare for additional tour information and venues.

February 17, 2008 - Monday 18th February marks the opening day of 'Sleuth' at the Darlington Civic Theatre. Anthony Shaffer's brilliant play will be available in Darlington until Saturday 23rd February. 'Sleuth' stars Michael Praed and Simon MacCorkindale. The production is directed by Joe Harmston.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

February 10, 2008 - On Monday 11th February, the celebrated 'Sleuth', staring Michael Praed and Simon MacCorkindale, travels to the Beck Theatre in Hayes. Shaffer's renown thriller will be presented on the Beck stage until Saturday 16th February. The production is directed by Joe Harmston.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

February 3, 2008 - On Monday 4th February,  'Sleuth', which is considered one of the best "whodunits" in theatre, moves to the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham.  Shaffer's masterpiece will be presented on the Everyman stage until Saturday 9th February.  Michael Praed and Simon MacCorkindale portray the main characters. The production is directed by Joe Harmston.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

January 20, 2008 - Michael Praed and Simon MacCorkindale will be sharing the spotlight in the Bill Kenwright production of 'Sleuth' opening on Tuesday 22 January in Windsor at the Theatre Royal.  After a two week stay in Windsor the Anthony Shaffer thriller will tour the UK for the following six months. The production is directed by Joe Harmston.  Please check Michael Praed's Fanfare, the website for the actor's official fan club, for tour information and venues.

January 20, 2008 - 'The Ten Pound Poms', the documentary which was voted the Australian documentary of 2007 by the Sydney Morning Herald, will be shown by 'Timewatch' on Saturday 2nd February on BBC 2 from 20:10 to 21:00. The 50 minute documentary explores British migration to Australia in the 50s and 60s.   The title comes from the fare the immigrants were charged to reach Australia.  Michael Praed narrates the BBC version. A short introductory audio/video clip will briefly be available on the 'Timewatch' website.

January 20, 2008 - Pharaoh Akhenaten ordered his people to move into the desert and build a metropolis to house his new monotheistic religion in 1350 BC, .'Timewatch' examines the  findings of Professor Barry Kemp and his discoveries hidden in the desert. 'The Pharaoh's Lost City' will be shown by 'Timewatch' on Saturday 26 January on BBC 2 from 20:10 to 21:00. Michael Praed narrates. A short introductory audio/video clip will briefly be available on the 'Timewatch' website..

January 5, 2008 - How far did the poor British coastal inhabitants go to gain the riches of distressed ships?  Did communities really lure ships onto the rocks, or is it a ghoulish popular myth?   Bella Bathurst, author of 'The Wreckers: A Story of Killing Seas and Plundered Shipwrecks', explores the answers.  Narrated by Michael Praed, 'Timewatch: The Wreckers' airs on Saturday, 12 January 2008 at 8.10 pm on BBC2. A short introductory audio/video clip will briefly be available on the 'Timewatch' website.

January 5, 2008 - The new 'Timewatch' series for 2008 begins with a 90 minute special edition on the sailing of a reproduction of a 11th century Viking long ship from Denmark to Dublin last summer.  Narrated by Michael Praed, 'Timewatch' follows the progress of the Havhingsten af Glendalough as 61 intrepid sailors steered the open boat 1000 miles through the rough North Sea.  'Timewatch: Viking Voyage' airs on Saturday,  5 January 2008 at 7.55 pm on BBC2. A short introductory audio/video clip will briefly be available on the Timewatch website.

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