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Date News
6.5.03 Valjean returns!
Good news for all Jeff's fans! As from the July cast change, Jeff will once again be playing the role of Jean Valjean at the Palace Theatre, London West End. I am hoping to be able to publish an interview with him soon, saying how he feels about "coming home" to the role that he has so much made his own.
13/1/03 Change of webmaster
Hi everyone - Anne here! I have just taken over the site from Alison, who has very kindly allowed me to inherit the site just as it is. However, Alison may still be involved on a "consultancy" basis.
Since the site is already in excellent shape, I haven't made many changes yet - I have just introduced a new picture to the title page. I am hoping to introduce a few new ideas in due course. In the meantime, please let me know any ideas you have for the site.
The site can still be accessed at welcome.to/jeff.leyton or alternatively www.sterne.u-net.com/jeff
01/12/02 Website On the Move!
Jeff's website is changing its location. You will still be able to access this site using welcome.to/jeff.leyton. If you have any other address bookmarked then please update to welcome.to/jeff.leyton to ensure you can still access the Official Jeff Leyton Info Page.
14/06/02 Website Revamp!
Time for a change of image! Hope you like the new look site. Alison
11/06/02 Jeff appearing in Northern Ireland - October 2002
Jeff will be appearing once more in Northern Ireland, this time on 4 October 2002. The 'One Enchanted Evening' concert at the Odyssey Arena will also feature Peter Corry (Javert), Barbara Dickson, Joanna Ampil (Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar), and others from the world of musical theatre. Tickets are now on sale, the Box Office number is 028 9073 9074, further details are also available on the Odyssey Arena Website.
Date News
01/12/01 Jeff appearing in Northern Ireland
Jeff will be appearing in a concert at the Royal Ulster Hall on Saturday 15 December 2001. More details when we have them!
29/03/01 Les Miserables in Concert - Belfast
The concert version of Les Miserables will take place in the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 September 2001. The cast will feature Jeff as Valjean and Peter Corry as Javert. The tickets have just gone on sale priced £33.00 - £25.50 (includes booking fee). The Box Office number is 028 9073 9074, further details are also available on the Odyssey Arena Website.
14/01/01 Happy New Year!
Happy 2001 to everyone!
06/12/00 Jeff spotted Down Under!
We have just heard from Jeff who is currently in Australia. He has been performing with the Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra as well as seeing the sights in Sydney.
If anyone has seen Jeff in concert or read any of the newspaper coverage, then please let us know.
19/09/00 Update!
While, unfortunately, I do not have any Jeff news to bring you, I hope you will continue to enjoy this site, and to support Jeff.
26/04/00 Caption Competition
Take a look at the silly photograph on the Fun! page and help come up with a suitable caption!
More Manchester Photos
Thanks to Elaine for the latest photos which can be found in the Gallery.
02/04/00 'Mr France 1832'
I've just been sent a new photo of Jeff with Hartwig Rudolz (former Javert), take a look at the Gallery!
02/04/00 Last Night Photos
A great photograph taken by Richard Smith after the last show in Manchester can now be found in the Gallery (Jeff as himself). Jeff taking a last bow can also be found in the Gallery (Jeff as Valjean).
30/03/00 'Les Misérables - The Final Curtain'
A short report on the final day of the UK Tour.
26/03/00 Farewell to the UK Tour!
The current UK Tour of 'Les Misérables' ended in Manchester yesterday. It was both a fun and emotionally charged end. A Report will follow as soon as we have recovered!
24/02/00 Website Updates
I have removed the tartan background from all the tables on the site as it was causing problems for some people. I hope all the information on this site is now easy and clear to read.
Don't forget that the current UK Tour of 'Les Misérables' ends on 25 March, time is running out to watch Jeff play Valjean.
04/01/00 Happy New Millennium!
Welcome to the year 2000!
Jeff continues to play Jean Valjean in the UK Tour. 'Les Misérables' is currently in Bristol before heading off to Manchester where the tour ends on 25 March 2000.
Check out the Fun! page for some of the Fun!/Alternative Homepages you may have missed.

 
1999
01/12/99 Happy Holidays!
A festive greeting for all our visitors!
29/11/99 Sound!
Sound has just been added to the Recordings page. With the kind permission of Linn Records, a 30 second clip from Jeff's solo CD can now be heard.
20/11/99 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF!
17/11/99 Les Miscellaneous
Review of a charity concert at the Telewest Arena, Newcastle, at which Jeff made a guest appearance.
15/09/99 Jeff returns as Jean Valjean!
Jeff is returning to the UK Tour of 'Les Misérables' on 4 October 1999 at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. He will take over as Valjean for six shows a week when the show heads for the Telewest Arena in Newcastle.
12/09/99 Wordsearch Puzzle
Test your brainpower with a Wordsearch Puzzle!
09/09/99 Review of Charity Concert, 4 September 1999
Read the Review of Jeff's starring appearance in the open-air concert in aide of The Great Ormond Street Hospital.
31/08/99 Jeff to feature in Charity Concert, 4 September, Full Details:

Jeff will be appearing in a Concert in aide of The Great Ormond Street Hospital in Gunnersbury Park, London, on Saturday 4 September 1999.

The Gunnersbury Park Music Festival takes place the weekend of 4 and 5 September 1999. Jeff will be appearing on Saturday in 'Music From the Movies' with the English Philharmonia. The concert starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are £15.00 for Adults, and £5.00 for Children; family tickets are also available.

Earlier on Saturday, at 4:30pm, there will be a Children's Concert. A further concert, 'Proms in the Park' will take place at 7:30pm on Sunday.

The Ticket Hotline number is 0181 940 0088. Tickets also available from Gunnersbury Park (Popes Lane entrance) & Richmond Theatre.

The nearest tube stations are Acton Town, South Ealing & Gunnersbury. The nearest Mainline Stations are Kew Bridge, Gunnersbury & South Acton.

27/08/99 Jeff to feature in Charity Concert, 4 September
Jeff will be appearing in a Concert in aide of The Great Ormond Street Hospital in Gunnersbury Park, London, on Saturday 4 September 1999. Further details will follow as soon as possible.
08/07/99 'Music of the Night' CD now available in America
Jeff's solo CD is now on sale in America. It can be obtained from Colony Records, Time Square, New York.
08/07/99 Liverpool Echo Arts and Entertainment Awards
This local awards ceremony was held in Liverpool on 4 July. Jeff was there to present several of the awards. He also picked up the award for 'Les Misérables' as best large touring musical.
In addition, he was nominated as best actor. Jeff also sang 'Bring Him Home' to the delight of the audience.
Further information will be added soon.
28/06/99 Website Updates
Just a few minor changes today.
19/05/99 Website Updates
The Confrontation - 50 years on
03/05/99 Playing with the scanner!
It's Bank Holiday, I've finished mowing the lawn and have sat down in front of the computer for a rest! Just a few new pictures added to the Gallery
25/04/99 Jeff in Scotland
Jeff is due to do an interview on Scot FM on Thursday 29 April.
On Friday 30 April, Jeff will be giving out a prize to the winner of a Les Misérables competition in Glasgow city centre; check local press for details.
28/02/99 Check out the latest Alternative Homepage penned by Anne.
28/02/99 Anne goes online!
Anne is finally hooked up to the World Wide Web. Welcome to the electronic age and higher phonebills! Alison
20/02/99 Farewell to Valjean
Jeff leaves the current UK Tour. We will miss him.
16/02/99 'Facing up to Dad'.
Another article about Jeff in the Liverpool Echo added to the Reviews & Articles page.
25/01/99 Reviews of Les Misérables in Liverpool
Two reviews from the opening of the show in Liverpool in December 1998 have now been added.
See the Reviews & Articles page.
20/01/99 TV Appearance on the 'Tonight' show
Jeff is currently scheduled to appear on the 'Tonight' show which is available in certain ITV regions on Thursday 21 January at 6:30pm. Check your local TV listings for further details.
15/01/99 CD signing in Liverpool - a ditty
Anne has been 'inspired' to pen the following poem:

Grab your comb and find the makeup
You don't want to look a fright
Tell the boss you're on your lunchbreak
Have a quick drink and a bite
And run to HMV -
Jeff's signing 'Music of the Night'
© Anne

Don't forget, Friday 22nd January, 1pm, at HMV in Liverpool.

15/01/99 New website address
From today you can access this site using the simple address:
http://welcome.to/jeff.leyton
The existing address is still valid.
10/01/99 CD signing in Liverpool
Jeff will be making a personal appearance at the HMV Store, 22-36 Church Street, Liverpool from 1pm on Friday 22nd January 1999. Jeff is looking forward to meeting you and will be signing copies of his CD 'Music of the Night'.
10/01/99 Review of 'Music of the Night'
Jeff's CD has been reviewed in the Winter Issue of 'Musical Stages'. Read it on the 'Reviews & Articles' page
Date News
20/12/98 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
from Alison & Anne
05/12/98 Jeff's Music of the Night
Jeff has kindly answered a few questions about the recording of his album. Read his replies on the Reviews & Articles page.
20/11/98 Happy Birthday Jeff!
Best Wishes to Jeff on his birthday today.
20/11/98 'Bring Him Earplugs'
The debut album from the 'Alternative Spice Girls' is released today to coincide with the birthday of the group's No. 1 fan, Jeff Leyton. See the Alternative Homepage! for more information.
25/10/98 Edinburgh Review
Alistair Stewart from Scotland has kindly sent in a review of Jeff's performance in Edinburgh
11/10/98 CD Update
Jeff's CD 'Music of the Night' is intended for launch tomorrow. It should, therefore, be available in the shops next week.
30/09/98 Valjean in Edinburgh
Elisabeth from Vienna shares her thoughts on Jeff's performance as Valjean in Edinburgh
27/09/98 Music of the Night
Review of Jeff's album, 'Music of the Night'
Track Listing added to Recordings section
22/09/98 Album release
Jeff's debut solo album is released in the shops today. Those lucky enough to have tickets for 'Les Miserables' in Edinburgh can buy a copy from the Playhouse.
Update - the CD will be in the shops in October, it is currently available in the theatre
14/09/98 Guestbook
I have changed the Guestbook program. It now includes a nice picture of Jeff at the top. I have carefully copied over existing entries into the new format. If anyone who has signed before today would like their new entry amended, please send an email to us. Alison
13/09/98 Count of Monte Cristo
Just in! Roving reporter Anne returns with a review of   'The Count of Monte Cristo'
01/09/98 Count of Monte-Cristo

Dates and venues confirmed as
1-4 September at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
5 September at the Cottier Theatre, Glasgow
6 September at the Dundee Rep, Dundee

01/09/98 Jeff rejoins Les Miserables

He joined Bradford for the week beginning 17/08/98
He then goes to Edinburgh and Liverpool doing 6 shows a week (Wednesday to Saturday). Phil Cavill is the alternate.

Dates and venues
17 - 22 August 1998 at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
16 September - 12 December 1998 at the Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh
16 December 1998 - 20 February 1999 at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool

01/09/98 New Jeff Leyton Info Page launched
Welcome to the new Jeff Leyton Info Page designed to keep you up to date with Jeff's stage and recording activities.


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