Mary can now be seen in the new Natwest ‘Heritage’ TV Commercial, as an ’80′s mum. The ad was filmed just after Christmas in an origional 1980′s style house, featuring the famous Natwest Piggy Banks.

Zoe will play Sky in a live theatrical performance of the famous Dr Who episode ‘Midnight’ as part of Midwinter Lassfest this January at The Lass O’Gowrie Manchester. For more info see www.lassfest.co.uk

Leo Atkin has been applauded for his performance as Feste in Original Theatre’s current run of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night:  ‘it is Leo Atkin as the entertainer Feste, who really steals the show with his fine singing voice and his rendition of “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” at the start of the second act’ (Paul Lucas-Scott, What’s On Stage). Click here to read the full review.

Original Theatre are touring their current productions of Twelfth Night and See How They Run until 3rd December. Click here to visit their website.

Cathy Shiel has received a glowing review of her performance in Conor McKee’s Thrasher (dir: Wyllie Longmore), a sell-out success at the Manchester Royal Exchange with further performances at the Camden People’s Theatre, London: ‘the real star of this show is Cathy Shiel, who embodies pure evil as the horribly unlikable Vic… Shiel’s delivery and movement is so carefully crafted and considered; she makes Vic repulsive but completely compelling’ (Tracey Lowe, The Public Reviews). Click here for the full review.

Mary will be appearing as an actor with Organised Chaos in Chaotic Combinations, at Kro Bar, Sunday Oct 9th, 7pm. Tickets available on the door, £5 (£3 concessions)

On Sat 8th Oct many actors and writers will be brought together in teams to create 5 minute duologues. They will be locked away for in a rehearsal space for a full day of creativity with the outcome performed on the eve of Sun 9th. Who wins? The audience decided.

Mary can be seen playing ‘Girl 29′ in ‘Just One Day’, by Catherine Kay (writer of the M.E.N award nominated play BUBBYSAURUS), directed by Helen Parry. ‘Just One Day’ is a play about sexual violence and The F word. When Girl 29, is drug raped the friendship between Shona, Sheldon and Janet is stretched. When Janet’s fiance Gary is accused of the rape, the women are forced to take sides. What will be their priority? Protecting an ‘alledged’ rape victim? or Protecting an ‘accused’ rapist?

Original Theatre Company’s current run of ‘See How They Run’, featuring Leo Atkin, has received an excellent 4-star review from What’s On Stage – click here for the full article. Leo will also be appearing in ‘Twelfth Night’ with the company. Productions tour until December 2011 – visit the Original Theatre Company website here for more details.

Stuart will be appearing in a site-responsive piece of Physical Theatre played out on ropes and through the art of rock climbing. Climbing The Walls has been created from the real stories of Birmingham’s rock climbing community and explores the concepts of balance and equilibrium. The balance between the search for freedom and our sense of will, and the world that keeps us trapped. For more details on this production by RoguePlay click here.

Mary will be appearing in ‘Just One Day’ with the Happy Theatre Collective at the Lowry from 12th September-1st October.

Cathy and Katie will soon be going into rehearsals for ‘Thrasher’ at The Royal Exchange, Manchester.