In 2011,
Dave starred as Proffessor Callaghan in the
first national tour of "Legally Blonde".
The show had great reviews wherever it went and Dave was of course frequently mentioned.
These are just some of the reviews
Dave Willetts brings all his stage musical experience to the sketchily-written role of Proffessor Callahan, the hard taskmaster of a tutor revealed as a nasty sexist. Steve Pratt - Theatrecritics
Dave Willetts excels as cynical lawyer Callahan in "Blood in the Water". Charles Hutchinson - York
Snaps, too,
for Dave Willetts's exceptional performance as Professor Callahan.
His villainy is smooth and intuitive, genuinely frightening in its
authoritarian stance and imposingly holding his own in a grey suit
amidst a stage full of bare chests and cheerleader choreography.
WOS
- Glasgow
Dave Willetts
is in fine form as hard edged law Professor Callahan.
Alan Chadwick
...arrogant,
hand-wandering law firm boss Professor Callahan, a role that
is easy work for leading musical theatre star Dave Willetts.
Liverpool
Daily Post
Dave Willetts brings a much-needed dark edge to Professor Callahan's character. His more menacing character choices really strengthen a role that can be easily lost. - Back Stage Pass
Dave Willetts dominates the stage as the hard-nosed law lecturer Professor Callahan, giving the younger cast more than a run for their money. - Diane Parkes, Birmingham
Dave Willetts steps into Professor Callahan's ruthless shoes with ease. After a near-Shakespearean entrance, the popular city star commands the audience's attention with his effortless deep voice, tackles an uncomfortable scene with grace and leaves everyone despising him...as planned. - Coventry Evening Telegraph
As Harvard's Professor Callahan, a man with a fearsome reputation, Dave Willetts brings style and edge to 'Blood in the Water'. - Anne Broom - Western Morning News
Dave
has just finished playing the pivotal role of George
in the first major London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's
"Aspects of Love" directed by Trevor Nunn.
Always meant to be staged on a small scale, the show follows the obsession of 17 year old Alex for a provincial actress, Rose. She abandons him to live with his dashing uncle, Sir George Dillingham, who in turn is involved with an Italian sculptress, Giulietta. The appearance of Jenny, the daughter of Rose and George, brings yet another aspect of love into the tangled web. The love story spans some 20 years as the lives and loves of the protagonists continue to intertwine.
The Guardian - Michael Billingham
For me the highlight is the moment when George
(Dave Willetts) quietly waltzes with his teenage daughter singing
'I want to be the 1st man you remember...'
Arts & Events - Jonny Fox
Dave Willetts is outstanding. A beautiful mature
timbre to his voice.
Evening Standard - Fiona Mountford
The result of this stripped down close work is nigh on
miraculous, with both Lloyd Webber's score(superbly re-arranged for 7
musicians) and the narrative revealing themselves to be lush,
sensuous and wrenching.
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St Georges Day Concert
The audience at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry were
treated to Dave in concert, accompanied by a trio (Barrry Todd on
piano). The material included songs from the shows, pop standards and
classic standards interspersed with Dave's own brand of chat and stories.
The afternoon was brought to a close by Dave leading
the company and audience in "Land of Hope and Glory".
Dave has just finished a hugely successful tour reprising his role of Bert in a tour of the Theatres of the Midlands.
Press quotes from previous the tour include.....
BBC ......"the biggest problem with 'Go Play Up Your Own End' is finding enough superlatives to describe it. Perhaps if I give it 11out of 10 you'll understand what I mean......"
B'ham Mail ..... "add special guest Dave Willetts and you've got a rock solid foundation warrenting a standing ovation......"
Dave's 4th solo album
The
Musicals Unplugged
Available by mail order
Cheque or postal order and address details to
Dave Willetts Merchandising
Woodlands
Thurnmill Road
Long Lawford
Rugby CV23 9DR
click
here for details
of album
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