Legally Blonde - Find My Way

There are now less than 3 weeks until the opening night of 'Sound of Music' at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre so hopefully Faye is settling in to the role of big Sis Liesl Von Trapp.

Based on her tweets it seems that this past week may have been a memorable one for Faye:

@Faye_Brookes

Why is everything so much better once I've had my nails done 

@Faye_Brookes

Finally... It's Wednesday 3rd July... Well I've been patient! x

@Faye_Brookes

Nothing can get me down today...!! 😄💗

I'm not sure why 3rd July was such a special day but I hope it turned out to be as wonderful as she hoped it would be.

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Unfortunately I can't delay it any longer, the time has come for our final track from the Legally Blonde tour.


William Shakespeare wrote
"To thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day,
thought cans't not then be false to any man."

I think this wise statement best applies to a woman--a blonde woman.
Over the past three years, she taught me and showed us
all that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

Ladies and gentlemen, our valedictorian:
ELLE WOODS


Legally Blonde - Find My Way

Legally Blonde - Legally Blonde Remix

With all the excitement of 'Atlantis' and 'The Sound of Music' I almost forgot we still have a couple of Legally Blonde tour audios and a few more 'Questions For Faye' to post.

They should fill the gap between now and opening night in Regents Park quite nicely.

Faye should be back from her holiday now - hopefully she had a lovely break in the sun - and it looks like she brought the weather back with her. She'll no doubt be hoping it continues all summer with daily outdoor performances between July 25th and September 7th.

Our penultimate Legally Blonde audio is the 'Legally Blonde Remix'


Legally Blonde - Legally Blonde Remix

Legally Blonde - Legally Blonde !!

Unfortunately we're nearing the end of our collection of Legally Blonde Tour audios.

However we still have a couple left and next up is the title track where Faye / Elle decides to head back to Malibu after being hit on by Professor Callahan.



Can Emmett and her new friends at Harvard persuade her to stay?

If you've seen the show you'll already know the answer. If not, you'll have to wait for the next audio track to find out ;)

Legally Blonde - There! Right There!

When is winter going to take the hint, surely it's time for some warmer weather. It was sub zero temperatures when I chatted to Faye after Sleeping Beauty back in early December, it was snowing when I went again at the end of January for the final show and although we're only 2 weeks from April, we are still barely getting above freezing now.

Hopefully this is winters last hurrah.

Faye is currently yo-yoing between Manchester and London but as I mentioned before, musical theatre is a highly competitive business with hundreds of girls going for just a handful of roles. You can only audition for a part when the existing cast member leaves the show and in some cases that can mean years.

So you may have to wait for the chance to go for one of your prefered roles or maybe take a smaller part in a different show and hope there are more opportunities next time you're out of work. You don't just need incredible talent to get a great role, it's also a matter of timing.

@Faye_Brookes Home again... Yay! But no rest for the wicked back to London on Monday x

Personally I think that tweet should read 'No rest for the beautiful and ridiculously talented' because Faye may be many things but I'm pretty sure Wicked isn't one of them.

Next up in our Legally Blonde Tour track recordings is 'There, Right There'. This song probably gets the biggest reaction of all those in the show and has the entire audience in stitches.


Legally Blonde - There, Right There

Legally Blonde - Take It Like A Man

According to her tweet, Faye was back in London this week and she was accompanied by a kaleidoscope of butterflies.

@Faye_Brookes London please... and yes there I have butterfly's x

I'm not sure what this relates to but I do know her talent and personality will shine through in any situation. Hopefully it went well.

I'd class myself as a bit of a tea fanatic - I probably drink 7 or 8 mugs on a average day - and that seems to be at least one thing I have in common with Faye because she clearly appreciates a good brew.

@Faye_Brookes pic.twitter.com/LVaINEt6wC

Oh and it seems that meeting Faye will put a smile on anyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or anythings face : -)

@Faye_Brookes Happy Sunday brunch with a smiley face... #sundaybrunch & #jackusbarberus! pic.twitter.com/eKF3xhnc8g

Right, time for another of our Legally Blonde UK Tour recordings and the next fantastic track is 'Take It Like A Man'.


Legally Blonde - Take It Like A Man

Legally Blonde - So Much Better

As I love musicals I recently purchased Kimberley Walsh's new CD 'Centre Stage' which includes classics such as 'On My Own', Memory', 'Another Suitcase in Another Hall' and one of my all time favourites 'Defying Gravity'.

Now I actually really like Kimberley, she seems like a very nice girl and is the most real member of Girls Aloud. I also very much like the album because it's full of wonderful show tunes but I'd describe it as nice, pleasant and enjoyable instead of incredible, mind blowing or exceptional.

As I said, I do like the album and I would recommend it but this album could and maybe should have been a knockout but Kimberley hasn't quite got the vocal range to make that happen.

Bottom line, it would have been SO MUCH BETTER if recorded by the wonderful Faye Brookes.


Legally Blonde - So Much Better

Legally Blonde Recordings

Firstly I want to say a MASSIVE thank you to Faye for the lovely email message and the two stunning new pictures featured on the right of the blog.

She is not just incredibly talented but also a breathtakingly beautiful person both inside and out.

Right, moving on. Prior to the Sleeping Beauty panto I was in the process of posting Legally Blonde audio recordings I'd found on You Tube. It looks like I'd got as far as 'Chip on my Shoulder'.

Now not every song from the show has been uploaded to You Tube and the quality of those I did find varies a bit - you may have to turn your volume up quite loud with some of them - but over the next few weeks I'll be posting the remaining recordings I came across in the order they appear in the show.

It's nearly 4 month's since the finale in Wimbledon so it's nice to be able to reminisce by listenning to some tracks from the excellent cast of the Legally Blonde UK Tour; particularly the incredible Faye Brookes of course :)

Such a pity there don't appear to be any videos of the sensational Sleeping Beauty panto because if you didn't get to see Faye sparkle as Princess Beauty then you missed out on something very special.

Anyway, before we move on to the next track - 'So Much Better' -  here's a reminder of those already posted:


Legally Blonde - Omigod You Guys




Legally Blonde - Serious




>Legally Blonde - What You Want


Legally Blonde - Positive




Legally Blonde - Ireland


Legally Blonde - Chip On My Shoulder

Merry Christmas From Legally Blonde

I'd like to wish the splendiferous Faye Brookes and all our wonderful readers a very Merry Christmas.

There's just one day to go and two more Sleeping Beauty shows before Santa Claus takes to the skies and millions of Turkeys go in the oven. I hope you're ready.

@Faye_Brookes Excited now about Clismas.... @Hayleycrittend1 thank you so much for my sparkly nails! #christmasspirit

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I originally wrote this post early this morning but it's now 7:30pm and Faye is on her way home for what I hope will be a magical day.

@Faye_Brookes Lovely cast of Sleeping Beauty,Canterbury have a magical day tomorrow ! Thanks for the festive fun ! I made it now homebound...

Now the blog wasn't around in December 2011 so we didn't have the opportunity to post this excellent video made by the Legally Blonde Tour cast to celebrate last years festive season.

The goods news is that means we can post it now :)

Legally Blonde - Chip On My Shoulder

What was up with X-Factor last night, Ella and James bottom 2. I agree with Faye, utter madness >:(

@Faye_Brookes  Gutted.... My vote is totally torn! What is going on X Factor sort it out!!! Shocked!! Utterly shocked!!! x what do you think guys? x 

Anyway, I think it must be time for another Legally Blonde tour track.

Legally Blonde - Chip On My Shoulder

Legally Blonde - Ireland

Although Faye doesn't actually sing this particular Legally Blonde track, she does feature and it is a great song, so I thought I should include it in my round up.

Questions For Faye will return tomorrow.

Legally Blonde - Ireland

Legally Blonde - Positive

It's time for another one of the Legally Blonde Tour tracks I found on YouTube and next up is 'Positive'.

I know I've said this about almost every song so far but this is another of my favourites. I mean, honestly, what male wouldn't love watching Faye Brookes shake her junk : -)

Questions For Faye will return tomorrow.

Legally Blonde - Positive

Legally Blonde - What You Want

I've decided to shake things up a bit today.

Instead of the next instalment of Questions for Faye it's time for the next Legally Blonde UK Tour track I found on YouTube, What You Want.

Don't worry Questions For Faye will return tomorrow.

I love all the songs in LB but this would defintely be one of my favourites.

Faye starts off in her pink tracksuit before changing into her sparkly Harvard presentation outfit and proves she's a triple threat; phenomenal dancer, beautiful singer and an incredible actress.

It's a miracle how she manages to breath yet alone sing after the brilliant but ridiculously fast paced dance routine.

Legally Blonde - What You Want

Legally Blonde - Serious

As you can tell I'm back from my week in London. I saw some great shows, Hedda Gabler, Wicked and Jersey Boys. The only thing missing was Faye Brookes.

I did visit Wimbledon during the week but there is no sign of our girl or the Legally Blonde gang at the theatre now.

Having said that, the LB poster is still up in the Centre Court shopping mall : )

Anyway, before I went away I promised you the second Legally Blonde UK Tour track I found on YouTube, Serious.

Although Warner does most of the singing I still love this song because it really showcases Faye's incredible acting. All the Mmm's and Yeah's are just hilarious.

Legally Blonde - Serious

Legally Blonde - Omigod You Guys

We all know what Elle says before the start of every Legally Blonde show:

"If I catch anyone texting, tweeting or putting this on YouTube, I'm coming after you, and I'm so not kidding right now. Enjoy the show!"

However, none of the videos or audios I feature on the blog were recorded or originally uploaded by me personally. I can also think of a lot worse things than being chased by Elle Woods or Faye Brookes so I'm going to feature a few.

We're all a little sad that the show is over so it's nice to be able to reminisce by listenning to some tracks from the excellent cast of the Legally Blonde UK Tour; particularly Faye Brookes of course :)

Hopefully they wont mind, the tour finished nearly 2 weeks ago after all.

I know I'm not alone in not wanting to say goodbye to LB just yet. Plus we have to fill the time between now and Sleeping Beauty with something :)

Now not every song from the show has been uploaded to YouTube and the quality of those I did find varies a bit - you may have to turn your volume up quite loud with some of them - but over the next few weeks I'll be posting the ones I came across in the order they appear in the show.

First off, Omigod You Guys

Everyone Loves Faye Brookes

This blog may have only been running for 4 months but even in that short space of time I've posted countless Legally Blonde reviews praising Faye for her spellbinding performances as Elle Woods.

As the tour is now over I thought it would be nice to collate those comments into one blog post as a tribute to our favourite Malibu princess.

“The real star of the show, however, is Faye Brookes as Elle Woods. Her powerhouse vocals are perfectly suited for the role, coupled with her fine comedic acting and immense stage presence; one of the finest young actresses in the industry today. It was an absolute delight and pleasure to see such a talented actress in such a demanding role She played it perfectly." 

"As she takes us through act one with songs ‘What You Want, ‘Positive’ and act closer ‘So Much Better’, her full range of vocals are displayed with ease and ability. Her solo 'Legally Blonde' towards the end of act two really allows her to shine as the undeniable star of the show.” 

“A generally impressive cast reveals some stand out performances. Faye Brookes is faultless as the eponymous blonde, Elle Woods, physically perfect and genuinely engaging throughout.” 

“Played with heart and humour by Faye Brookes, Elle defies her own and others’ doubts to excel in the court room and choose the right man, proving that appearances really aren’t everything. Brookes is a name to look out for and with Bill Kenwright behind her, she’ll go far.” 

“Faye Brooks is perfectly cast as the blonde heroine Elle Woods with her uncanny resemblance to the same character in the original film starring Reece Witherspoon. Unlike her celluloid counterpart, Faye is required to sing the majority of numbers in the show while carrying out some intricate and energetic moves. Throw in some acting and dog handling and it results in a performance that is very much the leading lady.” 

“All the cast were great but particular mention has to go to Faye Brookes. You can’t take your eyes off her and it isn’t just the shocking pink outfits.” 

“As is Brooks who makes the role of Elle her own and receives huge appreciation, richly deserved, from the audience as a result.” 

“As for Faye, well the sky’s the limit. Any show would be lucky to have her and any audience privileged to see her perform.” 

“Faye Brooks, as lead role Elle Woods, was fantastic. She embodied the character brought to life on the big screen by Reece Witherspoon and the audience was behind her every step of the way."

 “This is one of her first major roles and I think the West End will be seeing a lot more of Faye Brookes in the future.” 

“The cast is led by the Sensational Faye Brookes who is breathtaking and worth the entrance fee alone but also includes Ray Quinn, Les Dennis and Niki Evans.” 

“Faye Brookes sparkles as the headstrong Elle and is a joy to watch in the role.” 

“Brookes judges her performance to perfection, making Elle both likeable and interesting.” 

“Legally Blonde is a great show but the huge success of the tour is no doubt mainly thanks to the mind-blowing leading lady performance by Faye Brookes.” 

“The touring version of Legally Blonde was every bit as good as its west end counterpart and Faye Brookes the best Elle Woods EVER !!” 

“Her comedic timing is second to none, her voice at times breathtaking, and her facial expressions an absolute treat. There is no doubt that this young actress is a star, and it is almost guaranteed that she has a very fruitful West End, if not Broadway, career ahead of her.”

Someone with Faye’s talent wont be short of offers when her run as Sleeping Beauty ends next January so if by chance this is being read by a producer who is considering her for a role, SIGN HER UP !! You’ll be missing out if you don’t and your loss will be another shows gain.

Legally Blonde Tour Video Review, Part 2

As Promised here is part 2 of the Legally Blonde UK Tour video review.

Happy days, looks like everyone had a blast. I'm welling up again!

Legally Blonde Tour Video Review, Part 1

While I finish writing my review of my weekend in Wimbledon I thought I'd post this excellent video that Faye told me to look out for during one of our stage door chats.

It's a look back at the amazing time spent on the 2011/2012 UK Tour of Legally Blonde and it had me reaching for the tissues once again.

Come back tomorrow for part 2 !!

Wimbledon Legally Blonde Review

I'd love to be able to turn back time and rewind to June 2011 when Faye and the Legally Blonde gang were getting ready to kick off the tour in Liverpool. Unfortunately the countdown to the final performance continues and there are now just 6 shows left before the curtain comes down for the final time.

Hopefully if she's had a cold its done as its told and fucked off because it would be cruel if she wasn't able to finish what she started 16 months ago. She retweeted the following earlier this week:

@chrisjenko Cold. FUCK OFF.

Here is the latest LB review written by Hannah Williamson of the Croydon Guardian:


Legally Blonde Review
New Theatre, Wimbledon

OhMiGod you guys, Legally Blonde The Musical is like, totally a must see! 

Yes, the plot is predictable for those of you who haven’t already seen the film, but if you are after a fun, girly night out with lots of laughs, then this musical is for you. 

The show based on the smash hit movie with Reese Witherspoon has made its way to the New Wimbledon Theatre and is there until October 6. 

The story about Elle Woods, a pretty blonde left heartbroken when the boyfriend she thought was going to propose, breaks up with her to find someone more serious, as he is off to Harvard Law school is enhanced by a series of catchy songs. 

The production has little dialogue, with the songs, with hilarious lyrics are performed with buckets of energy with slick dance routines that include both skipping with ropes and a Riverdance spoof- though not at the same time. 

Listen out for my personal favourites Omigod You guys and There! Right There! which features a comical chorus of “Is he Gay or European??” 

I found it impossible not to fall in love with the cast, Faye Brookes was excellent in the lead role and I was pleasantly surprised by former Pop Idol Gareth Gates’ performance as Elle’s boyfriend Warner Huntington III. 

It was former Brookside actress Jennifer Ellison that impressed me the most. I didn’t really know what to expect from her portrayal of Paulette Buonufonté- Elle’s hairdresser who finds love with a delivery man in tight shorts- but her singing voice was strong and clear. 

But the real scene stealers are dogs Bruiser and Rufus, who were unfazed by the ahhhhs from the audience. 

If you like pink, a good love story and a feel good musical, can I suggest you book your tickets.

Only One Week To Go

After about 456 days and what must be well over 300 shows the Legally Blonde tour comes to an end next Saturday October 6th.

Over the course of those 65 weeks I've managed to see the show about 12 times - I've lost count if the truth be known - and those would be some of the best nights out I've had in the last 17 month's.

Luckily I have tickets to see this fantastic cast 3 more times before the curtain falls for the final time, one of which is for what is sure to be an emotional night next Saturday.

I've been a big fan of Legally Blonde since I first saw Sheridan Smith at the Savoy Theatre nearly 3 years ago. Susan McFadden proved to be an equally fantastic leading lady but I had my doubts that a touring version would reach the same high standards, particularly with a relatively unknown 23 year old taking on the role of Elle Woods.

I needn't have worried. Not only was the touring version every bit as good as its west end counterpart, the relatively unknown 23 year old proved to be Faye Brookes, the best Elle Woods EVER!

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank @ElleWoodsOnTour Faye Brookes for so many magical LB memories and for making the first Legally Blonde UK tour the best show on earth.

Legally Blonde Press Night Pictures

Here is a great collection of pics from the Legally Blonde press night Faye refered to in her latest tweet.

@ElleWoodsOnTour Folks its Press night @NewWimbTheatre tonight so get your tickets for the last chance to see LB! 2 weeks left everyone SNAPS! xxx