I am appearing soon in . . .

WHAT: I will be MD'ing and playing the piano for the "Dramaworks" senior Musical Theatre Students' cabaret "Seven Deadly Sin(g)s". The piece is devised by the students and explores the idea of modern temptation with a hint of Christmas spirit. Directed by myself and Alyson Schuster. WHERE: Chandler Studio Theatre, RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB WHEN: Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:30pm

I will be appearing soon . . .

At the Maltings Art Theatre in St. Albans. "Coffee and Classics" / "Les Chemins de l'amour" : songs of passion,of dreams, of humour ... of love. " on November 26, 2008 at 1.00pm with Jacqueline Dias , Soprano and Margaret Ozanne , Piano Here's more information about the venue and how to get there: St.Albans Discrict Council Maltings Art Theatre MySpace Website

Review

The Stage Magazine Reviewed the RSAMD Showcase "[..] Onur Orkut - he could be cast tomorrow as the young D.H. Lawrence - handled his solo number with admirable skill. Orkut got the diction and timing beautifully" I was also noted as "Expert Choice" by Irene East (Casting Director) Click here to see / read the full review...

I'm Appearing Next ...

At Club Noir in Glasgow... on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 10:00pm at the Carling Academy.... for details please click Club Noir....

My Spotlight Page is Active...

I now have a spotlight page where you can - view my CV - view headshots - view and/or listen to clips.... it's regularly updated.... go to www.spotlight.com and enter the pin 7416-1273-6077

Showcase Dates

Please note that I will be appearing at the RSAMD Showcase on the following dates: Tuesday, September 9 @ 7:00 pm Venue: the RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow Thursday, September 11 @ 1:00pm Venue: Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London For details and free tickets please contact: Christine Fair c.fair@rsamd.ac.uk

Edinburgh Fringe - Details / Detaylar

Ok. Here are details of the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe shows that I'm appearing in. You can also buy online tickets. PLease follow the links. --- 2008 Edinburgh Fringe'de sahne alacagim oyunlarin detaylari asagida. Oyunlara internet uzerinden bilet alabilirsiniz. Ilgili baglantilara tiklayin. --- The Jonay Boy Venue: musical theatre @ George Square To the remote Scottish islanders the massive rare whale washed ashore represents prayers answered. But for the Boy it is life and death. A haunting tale by award-winning Richard Taylor and Jane Buckler, based on true events. Performances: August 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 , 20, 22, 24 @ 18:00 Click here to book tickets for The Jonah Boy Spitfire Grill Venue: musical theatre @ George Square This folksy story of hope and redemption is an honest account of an outsider with a dark past who changes the lives of people in a small backwoods American town. 'soul satisfying ... work of theatrical resourcefulness' (NYTimes). Performances: August 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25 @ 19:00 Click here to buy tickets for Spitfire Grill Whiskey Kisses Venue: musical theatre@ George Square Two international collectors compete for a fabled malt whisky - The Glenigma. A battle for the bottle - or a unique Scottish experience that changes everyone's lives forever? As seen on BBC's 'MacMusical' documentary. 'Brilliantly funny' (Times). Performances: August 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25 @ 16:00 Click here to book tickets for Whiskey Kisses

Singing LIVE !

Please find below me singing His Eye Is On The Sparrow recorded live (thanks to Gerry and Ian) on May 12, 2008 as part of Black Cats and Blue Angels. Press play and let me know what you think....

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So What's Next? August 2008

Thank you all for coming to see the Black Cats and Blue Angels at the RSAMD and TheARCHES. Next, I will be in Edinburgh appearing in at least two of the RSAMD Shows (The Jonah Boy, Spitfire Grill, Whiskey Kisses, Zanna Don't) in August 2008. More details about these and other appearances will be on this page soon... Black Cats ve Blue Angels'dan sonra Agustos ayinda RSAMD gosterileri ile Edinburgh Fringe'de sahne aliyorum. Agustos 2008'de The Jonah Boy, Spitfire Grill, Whiskey Kisses ve Zanna Don't ile Edinburgh'da gorusmek uzere. Tum performans detaylari icin lutfen bu sayfayi takip edin...

Black Cats and Blue Angels 5th and 12th of May in Glasgow

Come and see the cabarets at the RSAMD and at the Arches. Click on the image for a larger version.

I will be appearing on the Mondays as part of Group A.

For more information please contact the RSAMD Box Office, the Arches or me.

The Next Big Thing / Life is a Cabaret

Dear All; I will be appearing at the RSAMD and at the ARCHES in Glasgow with a one man cabaret in May. Dates are confirmed as May 5th (RSAMD) and May 12th (The ARCHES) 2008. For details watch this space. . . .

Musical Theatre Scenes Showing

I will be appearing in the Master of Performance Musical Theatre students' showing of Musical Theatre Company Scenes for assessment on Thursday 7th February at 2.30pm in the AGOS Studio at the RSAMD in Glasow. I would welcome anyone who is able to come and be a member of the audience. Scenes will include sections from Sweeney Todd, Parade, South Pacific, Chicago, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown and will last no longer than 1 hour. If you would like to receive more information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Maria of My Soul

This is a new play that I have been working on as a Turkish Consultant. Please find the press release below and come along to see it at Oran Mor. . . ***Julie Fraser’s bittersweet comedy opens new season at Oran Mor THE PLAY Julie Fraser’s tender new drama MARIA OF MY SOUL charts the life of Doris Devlin a 73year old woman whose life has been reduced to one room in a nursing home. She is angry, vulnerable and rages at her young male career, who has recently arrived from Turkey. Added to Doris' daily routine is the live community sing-a-long that single dad Bobby Starlite inflicts on the residents. From the cheeriness of Perry Como’s 'Magic Moments' to the foot-stomping rendition of Mud’s 'Tiger Feet' Doris despairs. All that keeps Doris going are her memories of one night in Glasgow's fabled Plaza ballroom. CREATIVE TEAM MARIA OF MY SOUL is Julie Fraser's first play for Oran Mor. Recently she enjoyed success with her five part radio drama about florist Constance Spry for Womans Hour. Julie teaches creative writing for various community groups throughout Glasgow. Director John Binnie is an award-winning playwright/director of Glasgow's Clyde Unity Theatre. This is his first collaboration with Julie Fraser. The cast of MARIA OF MY SOUL is Ann Scott Jones, Gordon Brandie and live piano and vocals from Tom Urie. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Performances of MARIA OF MY SOUL are from Monday 4th February to Saturday 9th February at 1pm, as part of a Play, a Pie and a Pint season of lunchtime plays. Oran Mor is at the top of Byres Rd, and Great Western Rd, opposite the Botanic Gardens and the Hilton hotel. Tickets are £10 and include a pie, and a drink. Tickets can be purchased at Oran Mor on 08700 600100 or at www.oran-mor.co.uk

RSAMDYouthWorks

I have started teaching for RSAMD YouthWorks. Having completed last term teaching Musical Theatre and providing Musical Direction and vocal coaching for the Christmas Concert, I am teaching again for RSAMDYouthWorks. My subject is yet again Musical Theatre. This term I will be covering mostly early musical theatre (1920 - 1960). For more information about YouthWorks please visit www.rsamd.ac.uk.