Steven Pacey has read a number of abridged editions of James Herbert’s novels; but, this is the first complete, unabridged version. Herbert’s new novel, Ash, was realeased on audio recently.
David Ash, detective of the paranormal, is sent to the mysterious Comraich Castle, secluded deep in the Scottish countryside, to investigate a strange, high-profile case. A man has been found crucified in a locked room. The reports suggest that the cliff-top castle is being haunted…. Who or what is the reclusive hooded figure that Ash has seen from the window walking across the courtyard in the dead of night? What are the strange, animal-like sounds that come from the surrounding woods? And why are the castle’s inhabitants so reluctant to talk about what they have seen? What Ash eventually discovers is truly shocking….
Featuring one of Herbert’s best-loved characters, first encountered in The Ghosts of Sleath and Haunted, Ash is a ghost story like no other that will chill you to the marrow.
Reviews so far …
Read by the brilliant Steven Pacey the characters, castle and surroundings are well and truly brought to life, its made to sound so real the whole experience was incredibly thrilling. Pacey and Herbert are a fantastic combination, after finishing Ash this morning its made me want more from this duo in the future.
Helen, 28 September , 2012
… liked Steven Pacey’s narration.
Julie, 18 October , 2012
Charley’s Aunt is completely sold out!
However, Menier Chocolate is allowing people to register their interest in a possible extension or transfer of this production. You need to create an account with them: Register
A late review, demonstrating just why the play is sold out …
Steven Pacey, whose Colonel Sir Francis Chesney was the most glorious piece of comedic acting of the evening. His stiff upper lip in the second act as he pursued Donna Lucia for the sake of his son was the funniest thing I have seen this year.
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REVIEWER |
STAR RATING |
| 4 October |
Plays to See |
Ben Milson |
**** |
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There have been a lot of people waiting for this news: Steven Pacey’s performance of Joe Abercrombie’s latest novel, Red Country, was released on audio this week!
Dark fantasy meets unforgiving western in this standalone tale of one woman’s struggle to find her kidnapped brother and sister.
The First Law was Joe’s take on the great epic fantasy tales. Then, in Best Served Cold he took on a fantasy version of a classic revenge story. With this, his 6th novel, he is once again venturing in a new direction, and on a new adventure, with one of the most enduring, powerful and popular characters of the The First Law Trilogy. It’s going to be their biggest challenge yet…
Shy South comes home to her farm to find a blackened shell; her brother and sister have been stolen and she sets off in grim pursuit with only her cowardly old step-father for company. But it turns out he’s hiding a bloody past of his own. None bloodier.
Their journey will take them across the lawless plains, through feuds, duels and massacres, and high into unmapped mountains to a reckoning with ancient enemies, and force them into alliance with Nicomo Cosca, infamous soldier of fortune…and a man no one should ever have to trust…
Publisher’s Summary
Between performances of Charley’s Aunt, Steven Pacey spent a a day in Amsterdam earlier this week, recording three songs for ‘Manny’, the woolly mammoth, for the up-coming Ice Age Live! UK tour.
The show features “incredible sets, exceptional ice skating, dance, acrobatics, aerial arts”, as well as “recognizable music, fantastic lighting, special effects”, according to the Ice Age Live! promotions.
Ice Age Live! A Mammoth Adventure will transport audiences on an awe-inspiring journey with an all new story that includes fun filled, beloved moments from the first three Ice Age films.
This unique Ice Age Live! Show brings your favorite characters to life as never before through innovative and unique ways! You’ll also meet new characters on this one of a kind Ice Age Live! Adventure!
This arena spectacular will take our guests on the ultimate Ice Age Adventure filled with fun, laughter, on the edge of your seat dramatic moments and of course the humor you have come to love!
UK Tour Schedule
Cardiff
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
October 19 – October 21, 2012
Nottingham
Nottingham Arena
October 25 – October 28, 2012
London
Wembly Stadium
November 1 – November 3, 2012
TICKETS
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Steven Pacey works marvels as Jack’s father with some great comic touches …
Professional Reviews
Rehearsal Photo, uncredited, probably from Charley’s Aunt program.
The Real Chrisparkle
Social Media and BLOGS
Steven Pacey makes a strong impact as Sir Francis, full of vitality and spark, absolutely the old Indian Colonel and really relishing his lines. “That’s not the way an old soldier makes love” brought the house down.
Much more animated is a superb and deadpan Steven Pacey, who does wonders as Chesney’s well-adjusted father. Willing to marry the fake Charley’s Aunt in order to restore the family’s finances, Pacey’s elder Chesney pauses to think about the prospect of consummation, a thought that sends his body into a convulsion of revulsion. It’s the kind of performance that you just wouldn’t get in an amateur dramatics performance.
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Now I’ve seen everything! If you have a minute to spare, why not try the new Steven Pacey Quiz on IMDb. Test your knowledge of Steven Pacey’s work in film and TV!
Post your high score, everyone!
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… Steven Pacey gets some of the biggest laughs as the cash-strapped Sir Francis Chesney, especially when he steels himself to woo the disguised Babbs for the sake of her fortune.
Julie Carpenter, Express
Steven Pacey pretty much carries the second act as Jack’s stiff-upper-lipped old soldier father.
Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out London
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Steven Pacey’s episode of Heartbeat, Caped Crusaders, Season 12, Episode 19, 2003, is being broadcast again:
ITV3
Wednesday, 3 October, 2012
1:15pm
Heartbeat follows the lives of villagers in the Yorkshire Moors as they are influenced by social changes in the 1960’s. Steven plays a less-than-savory character, James Bexley, in Caped Crusaders.
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The doors to Charley’s Aunt at the Menier Chocolate Factory have been officially thrown open after press night on 1 October. Steven Pacey shines again in the reviews!
The photographers were there to capture the cast at their first night party.
All the Photographs are copyright, but available for purchase for private use. Just click on the links under the photographs to go to the photographer’s website.
Professional Reviews
The finest of the oldies’ performances, though, is from Steven Pacey as the aunt’s old flame Sir Francis Chesney. Far from being crusty, Pacey’s Sir Francis is as jovial and animated as a middle-aged Bertie Wooster, appropriately enough for an actor who played that role …
There is strong support, too … from Steven Pacey as a frisky old soldier with ramrod back and waxed moustache.
Steven Pacey’s wonderfully crisp and practical Sir Francis Chesney …
Steven Pacey is spot-on as a crusty old colonel in desperate search of a rich wife and “a rattling good spanking brandy and soda”.
… although it may be invidious to pick one other individual out for special mention, there is marvellous scene stealing by Steven Pacey as Francis Chesney, who approaches courtship of Charley’s Aunt as a military operation, steeling himself to make the ultimate sacrifice to secure his son’s future.
… enjoyable support comes from Steven Pacey and Jane Asher, whose amorous entanglement is a grown-up version of the younger characters’ fragile intrigue.
Steven Pacey, all military bluster as Jack’s father, surpasses [the passe poshness only found onstage] to manage genuine laughs.
Social Media and BLOGS
“Stand-out performance was Steven Pacey. He was funny, sweet and believable as father of one of the young suitors.”
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| 1 October |
overyourhead BLOG |
Jonathan Green |
not rated |
| 30 September |
What’s On Stage Reader Reviews |
Sandra B |
***** |
Some gorgeous photographs from Charley’s Aunt featuring Steven Pacey and Jane Asher:
All the Photographs are copyright, but available for purchase for private use. Just click on the link to go to the photographer’s website.
Press Night for Charley’s Aunt is 1 October, 2012; though we have one early review.
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REVIEWER |
STAR RATING |
| 25 September |
West End Whingers |
West End Whingers |
*** |
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