Hello my lovelies, I’m simply publishing a last post over here to tell you my blog and I have finally packed all of our things and just moved there 😉 –> http://www.onmywaybymarie.com
I hope I’ll “see” all of you at this new address again and I’m so looking forward to hearing (or rather reading :p) your feedbacks on my blog’s brand new design (made by the very talented Agnès Faravel) 🙂
So… Let’s keep on holding on to what we love & enjoying the ride of life TOGETHER
Wow! I’m finally releasing this post I was really looking forward to writing! I promised some of my readers another interview with a cast member of Les Misérables, and it was obvious to me to choose Celinde, as she is one of my three favourite performers of the former cast (I’m by the way talking about it a little bit more in this post here :)… in case you would have missed it ^^ !!!).
Celinde is an amazing performer! She was playing Fantine in Les Misérables and is about to play Jenny in Love Story. This girl is just brilliant! As I have already written it in another post, her voice is GOLD… I mean it sounds like gold (if it makes sense to you?!)! Every note is beautiful and makes each second of a performance magic! When you listen to her, you’re like in a completely different world! Her voice and the way she sings is so marvellously exquisite & angelic & pure that you feel it can’t be real… Not even after a second, you’re not in this world anymore… A second is well enough for her to cast her magic spell, and this spell is not casted with a wand… but with a voice!
Having said that, I think I’ll try to plan a little trip to Holland to go see her Jenny ;)! And I actually hope most of my readers will try to do the same, because she’s way worth it!!!
With this, let’s focus on the main point of this article… her interview! Or slightly E-Interview! Indeed, it was too complicated for both of us to meet, so I effectively couldn’t do the same as with Jamie’s interview :/! It’s true to say that I prefer interviewing someone who is in front of me, but one can sometimes not manage to do everything they want so… :(! I would have loved to meet her, as I think she’s a very nice person and as my first interview with a member of this very friendly-looking former cast went pretty well (I think I can say that ^^, it was a really lovely time), but also as she is keen on horse riding, well… I think we could have understood each other :p!!
1. Who is Celinde Schoenmaker?
Celinde schoenmaker is a 24 year old dutchie who likes to sing and act !
2. Have you always wanted to have a career in musical theatre?
Yes, ever since I was about 8 years old and started as Tessie in Annie the musical!
3. How would you qualify the importance of musical theatre in your life?
VERY important, it’s my big love!
4. Every little girl has a dream… what was yours?
Becoming a vet! Haha, and then a pilot and then I thought… No I gotta do something on stage!
5. How did you come to play the role of Fantine in Les Misérables in London?
I auditioned for it! Came over when I heard they were auditioning.
6. How would you describe what/how you felt when you learnt you were coming to the West End?
Oh wow, that was the best feeling in the world!!! It’s any actors dream to be on West End at some point in your career. So I felt incredibly lucky!
7. What did this experience bring you eventually? Professionally or/and personally speaking?
I mean, as a performer I gained my first bit of experience, ’cause I only graduated a year ago. It was great for me to stand on my own, to feet again, after having spent 4 years at drama school.
8. What is Celinde Schoenmaker’s typical day of work?
Ohhh that changed a bit now because I’m waiting for Love story to start. But a typical day would be… me getting up late, getting breakfast, talking with some friends on Facetime or Skype (if I’m working abroad), going to the gym, getting some food, and then going to do the show! But because we’re touring with Love Story, I think it might be a bit different time-wise.
9. Do you have a kind of “special routine” or little tips so as to get ready before the shows?
Always vocal warm up, and I drink water…. other than that if the show’s really in my body, I don’t have to prepare for hours!
10. What do you like the most about your job?
I LOVE singing on stage and sharing my part of the story with the audience. Gives me goosebumps thinking about it.
11. Among all the shows you’ve been in, is there one you particularly really fancied?
LES MIS of course! Because it was my first job after drama school and I’ve loved the show since I was a little girl. Also, Fantine was my dream role !
12. Do you have a favourite musical? If yes, which one? Is there a particular sort of musicals you really like? (regarding the main themes of a musical)
LES MIS! I think it’s the mother of all musicals.
13. In Les Mis… Who is your favourite character? Would you have rather played another character that would maybe have been closer to you? What’s your favourite song? And which song of that show speaks the most to you?
I think…. Javert, just because I would love to sing Javert’s Suicide! Fantine was always the one part I wanted to play. I think my favorite song of the show is of course I dreamed a dream and…. the Confrontation.
14. Do you have hobbies? Things you like doing (apart from singing ^^)?
I LOVE CYCLING! In Holland I cycle everywhere. Ehm, I also love dancing, and I’ve had a horse for a long time but had to stop when I was 18 when I went to England. But I still love to do that!
15. Do you have any project after that fantastic show? I heard you were going back to Netherlands?
I’m doing a Disney Concert in August and then in September I’m starting Love Story.
16. I’ve also got a few questions from your Twitter Fan page @CelindeSHair :
a. What is your vocal range?
Vocal range: high soprano.
We can by the way admire another performance of Celinde in the video below! 😉
b. What is your character like in LOVE STORY? (as it apparently is what’s next for you^^)
Jenny is a strong & bright young woman who is a student at Radcliff University, falls in love with Oliver, she gives up her dream of becoming a professional musician to be with him but then she gets sick…
And here it is my lovely, the very expected interview of Celinde Schoenamker :)! I’m more than happy to have done that and I would like to thank Celinde a lot for taking some of her time to answer all my questions! That’s very kind of you, so thanks a lot!!! Xxx
Another interview of the amazing Celinde –>
With this,
Keep holding on to what you love & enjoy the ride of life 😉
THIS is a post I’ve always wanted to write but… I’ve never really taken the time to write a post as incredible as it has to be when you talk about London! You know my love for this city and its inhabitants, so it was just a matter of time for me to get to write an article about it ^^!!!
But… today I’m not only writing for this reason… I promised one of my good friend’s little sister (who is going to London in a few days!!! Lucky her!!!!) that I would give her my good addresses in London and tell her what my favourite bits of this amazing city were!
So my lovely ones and my little sweet pea, get ready ’cause here’s my TOP 3…
Without any doubt, my favourite place to be in London… This district, full of street artists, very talented cheese maker (and I know what I’m talking about! Shall I remind you that I’m French?! :p), gorgeous museums, great taverns, operas and overwhelming with energy, IS the place you have to go to if you’re the kind of persons who dare get off the beaten track ;)!
My second favourite place in London is OBVIOUSLY the West End and Soho! These districts are maybe the most famous districts that don’t sleep at night! The perpetual hustle and bustle of this area is just crazy and provides such a good feeling :)!!! And what can I say about the West End other than quoting its brilliant musicals, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus… I think everything that has to be said is within those 3 amazing locations and this great thing that characterises the West End that is the musicals!!!
And in Mayfair, not far from Covent Garden and Marylebone, you’ve got one of the greatest museum of London… I’m obviously talking about the maybe-sometimes-unexpected Opera Gallery…
In my opinion, this region of London is one of the greatest and most beautiful! Everything there seems so big and great (from the diverse and various street arts to the giant buildings, without forgetting the sight of the city itself) it’s really hard to believe you’re actually there! The South Bank definitely provides the most incredible panoramic view you can get of London!!!
Marylebone, with its perfect geographic situation near the GREAT Hyde Park, is the synonym of elegance and refinement! There, you’ll find lovely little book shops, family patisseries and upmarket shops that will please the most sophisticated ;)!
The select district of central London is a symbol of prestige! There, the lovely Saint-James Park, impressive antiquarian markets, art galleries and grandiose terraces are on the cards!!!
Formerly a hospital for horses, Camden, which is situated behind Regent Street, is now one of the most expensive districts of London!!! Leather, nails, combat boots, pubs, pop art, concerts and markets are THE key words to describe the atmosphere in Camden! In a few words, there’s everything you need to fill your rebel’s soul ;p!!!
The architectural wonders, the parks, the antiquarian markets and the boats reminding of the south west London maritime history are all the elements that make the charm of Greenwich :)!
8. Rellik…
… or the shop every vintage lover has to go to!!!!
9. Melt (Nothing Hill)
To all my lovely readers, who, just like me, LOVE chocolate, THIS shop is definitely made for you (I mean… for US :p!!!)!
If you’ve never been to London before, I really advise you to have a big and clever browse around Westminster! With all its monuments, the Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham, this district is well and truly THE MUST-DO in London, especially as it constitutes the cultural and political centre of the city!
Simply stunning! But the best bit of Saint-Pancras is definitely its beautiful and luxurious hotel (you have by the way an overview in the video ;p)!!!
Or the princess district! 😉 With its old buildings, its rustic cheese shops and patisseries, its international embassies, its gardens, palace and museums, Kensington is without the ounce of a doubt the VERY posh district of London!!!
There’s so much more I could write about this city, but there will surely be other posts about my very cherished London ❤ ❤ ❤
Now, I just wanna wish a safe trip to my friends’ little sister and an amazing time there, in the city I fell in love with…
But with all that, don’t forget to…
Keep holding on to what you love & enjoy the ride of life 😉
Hello there, my beautiful diamonds! Today, I would like to broach a very important subject that is my unconditional love for bracelets! And more precisely, I’d like to introduce you to a young and very talented designer, whose name is Julie and who creates amazing & gorgeous jewellery!!!! I think I’m literally in love with all her creations, but I made a lovely little selection with my favourite pieces JUST FOR YOU <3!!!
You will undeniably observe the authenticity and freshness of her bracelets! They are very simple but different at the same time… and what I love the most is that you can wear them whenever you want, whether it’s for an usual day of work (to brighten up your day ;)!!!), for a party or even for a very special occasion where you want to wear a lovely, sophisticated & not-very-expensive set of jewels!!!
In a word, whatever your situation is, there’s absolutely NO excuse not to wear one of the splendid creations of Julie 😉 !
I hope you liked this lovely discovery (if only it was something new to you :p!) and I hope you’ll now rush on her website here, or even on her Instagram or Twitter to have your first cheeky buy or only to tell Julie how great her work is ;)!!!
With this, my precious,
Keep holding on to what you love & enjoy the ride of life 😉
On my way... by Marie 