Big Interview: Joseph Giacone, starring in Our House at the Union Theatre

Joseph Giacone is currently playing Emmo in Michael Burgen’s revival of Our House at the Union Theatre. The Olivier Award-winning musical is inspired by the music of Madness.

Joseph’s theatre credits include: Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever (Scandinavian Tour), Joe Vegas in Fame The Musical (UK Tour & Gordon Craig Theatre), Musical Starnight's (European Tour), The West End Men (Vaudeville Theatre), 8th Fold (Workshop), Samuel in The Pirates of Penzance (Brookside Theatre), Harry in The Picture House (Edinburgh) and Jackie Henderson in Whistle down the Wind (Aldwych Theatre).

I recently spoke to Joe about why he’s loving his time in Our House, what his dream show would be and why Fame holds a special place in his heart… 

Had you ever seen Our House before?

I had seen the show once before, I knew friends doing an amateur production at the Watford Palace Theatre. I went along to support them, but actually came away thinking ‘wow, that is an insane piece of theatre!’ Acting-wise, story-wise and the whole concept of what’s good and bad is brilliant.

So when this production popped up did you immediately go, ‘I want to do that’?

When this production came up and I heard they were auditioning I was so excited! First of all I was put up for the role of Joe Casey. I went into the audition and came out thinking ‘Oh god that was the worst audition ever’ but then within half an hour I got a phone call saying they wanted to see me again [laughs]. I had so much fun, and when I was offered Emmo I was over the moon! I’m having the best time with this cast, it’s an experience and a half!

Fame UK Tour cancelled due to poor ticket sales

The current UK tour of Fame has been cancelled. The production, which was scheduled to tour the UK until Saturday 18th October 2014, will now close this Saturday (28th June) at the Kings Theatre in Glasgow.

Steve Potts (for Bill Kenwright Ltd) said: "It is with considerable regret that it has become necessary to curtail the current tour of Fame the Musical. Fans of the show have been thrilled by this new production, which has enjoyed a five month run, but in a difficult economic climate and with World Cup fever it simply hasn’t attracted a wide enough audience. 

"Our heartfelt thanks go out to the cast, crew and creative team, the Fame audiences, and the theatres and theatre managers who have been incredibly supportive."

Review: Fame (UK Tour) at the New Wimbledon Theatre

Fame (UK Tour) 

New Wimbledon Theatre

Reviewed on Monday 24th January 2014

Those who immediately associate Fame with leg-warmers should think again as Gary Lloyd’s all-new production of the musical has been given a 2014 makeover for its latest national tour. Lines have been updated, melodies have been fiddled with and the cast are often seen with phones and iPads.

Casting announced for Fame UK Tour!

Joseph Giacone

Full casting has been announced for next year's UK Tour of Fame The Musical! A new production that has been bought up to date and into the 21st Century opens at New Wimbledon Theatre on Thursday 20th February 2014 ahead of a major UK tour.

Set in 2014 at the world famous High School for Performing Arts New York, young talented hopefuls undertake the journey of their lives. Ambition, triumph, heartbreak and romance conspire to steer them off course, and the pressure is too much for some. But, these kids are determined to live forever and Fame.

Fame has enjoyed seven West End runs since premiering in the USA in 1988 and continues to be performed all over the world.

New production of Fame to embark on major UK tour next year

It has been announced that Fame The Musical will tour the UK next year. An exciting new production will open at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Thursday 20th February 2014 ahead of a major UK tour.

"At the world famous High School for Performing Arts New York, young talented hopefuls undertake the journey of their lives. Ambition, triumph, heartbreak and romance conspire to steer them off course, and the pressure is too much for some. But, these kids are determined to live forever and as they rocket through breathtaking dance routines and show stopping tunes Fame – the Musical is the feel-good sensation that you will never forget!"

Review: Fame at the Gordon Craig Theatre

Fame
Gordon Craig Theatre
Reviewed on Wednesday 28th August 2013

Set in a performing arts school during the early 1980s, Fame follows a group of students as they experience highs and lows while training. Prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, drug abuse and perseverance are just a few of the issues that the musical touches on.