About Us
Formed in 2005, we are 'JAMES & MURPHY PRODUCTIONS' aka Charlene James & Paul Murphy.....a husband and wife production team writing and producing shows for Theatre's, Holiday parks, Adventure Parks, hotels and corporate events.
We have currently finished a very successful summer season at the Palace Theatre in Paignton with our own summer variety production
Also 'ALADDIN' a summer pantomime for Cranstar Holiday's in Cornwall and two character shows for Crealy Adventure Parks
This year we are also working closely with Club Domaine resorts to develop their in house entertainment and events.
And new for 2010 James and Murphy will be heading up the evenings entertainment program for Finlake Leisure Park. And treading new teritory as they start to take their shows overseas...
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Charlene James
Company Manager/Producer
Charlene is originally from Manchester but moved to South Devon at the age of 16 to pursue a career in performing.
Since then she has worked for numerous holiday parks as lead vocalist, choreographer and Entertainments Manager.
She has fronted many top bands and has toured with her own cabaret act, as well as with vocal/dance trio 'Sleek'
In 2005 she and her husband Paul set up 'James & Murphy Productions' and since then has written, produced and starred in such shows as The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy) Oliver (Nancy) Grease Lightnin (Sandy) Dazzling Disney (Mary Poppins) Pure Swing (Judy Garland) Fairy Godmother (Cinderella) Genie of the lamp (Aladdin) and many more..
This year (2009) they produced their first theatre show at the Palace Theatre, Paignton 'Summertime Spectacular' which was a massive success, reprising her roles as Nancy and Mary Poppins as well as Rizzo from Grease.
'James & Murphy also have their own vocal duo which they tour with throughout the year and is always in constant demand. She is currently working on a brand new project for 2010...a tribute to her all time hero..Judy Garland.
Charlene has made a number of television appearances for Granada Television, Mersey Television and West Country Television as well as promotional films and numerous radio appearances.
This Christmas she can be seen playing the lead role in Wonder Productions pantomime 'Little Red Riding Hood'
Paul Murphy
Company Manager/Producer/Marketing
Paul was born in Torquay and has been performing from a very early age starring in such productions as Guys and Dolls, West Side Story and Carousel etc..He spent over 16 years working as a Leisure and Entertainments manager for various holiday and Adventure Parks around the South West of England and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!
In 2005 he and his wife Charlene set up 'James & Murphy Productions' which has gone from strength to strength. With the company he has played such roles as Bill Sykes in Oliver, Danny in Grease, Bert in Dazzling Disney, Dean Martin in Pure Swing, Tin Man and Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Florence (Ugly Sister) in Cinderella and Abanaza in Aladdin.
2009 saw their first theatre production brought to life at the Palace Theatre in Paignton 'Summertime Spectacular' which ran all summer to rave reviews. Here he reprised his role of Bert from Mary Poppins and also got to play one of his favourite characters 'Fagin' from Oliver.
He and Charlene also tour the country with their own cabaret act 'James & Murphy' throughout the year.
This winter Paul's can be seen playing the 'Big Bad Wolf for Wonder Productions 2009/2010 pantomime This is his second year with them, last year playing the evil King Rat in Dick Whittington.
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Charlene and Paul toured in Panto during the winter with Wonder Productions version of,
'Little Red Riding Hood.'
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What else do we do??
COSTUME CHARACTERS
We can also write costume character songs for holiday and adventure parks and help to develop a characters profile. In 2007 and 2008 we worked closely with Crealy Adventure Park writing a song for 'Swampy the Swamp Monster' and his very own show 'Swampy's Pirate Adventure'
Throughout 2009 the pirate show moved to Devons Crealy Park and the hero became Crealy Bear...
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CABARET
We are also very experienced professional vocalists ourselves and have our own brand new cabaret show for 2009/2010......
We can perform sets to suit any venue:
1 x 45 minutes
1 hour
2 x 45 minutes
Having many years of experience as Entertainment managers we can also run a whole evening of entertainment,
To include: Children's Games, Party dancing, Family Quizzes/game shows, Bingo, Cabaret, Disco etc.. We can even supply all our own prizes to give away!
So why not give your team the night off and let us do all the work?!
Limited dates left for this year!
James & Murphy will be performing at the following venues throughout 2010
Finlake Leisure Park, Chudleigh, Devon
Haven Riviere Sands, Hayle, Cornwall
Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth, Cornwall
Haven Devon Cliffs, Exmouth
Trevelgue Holiday Park, Newquay
The Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
Friary Vaults, Plymouth
Mash and Barrel, Burnham on Sea.
The Carlton Theatre , Teignmouth, Devon.
Ponsmere Hotel, Perranporth, Cornwall..
English Riviera Centre, Torquay.
Invicta Hotel, Plymouth.
WBB Social Club, Kingsteignton.
Mamhead Village Hall. Devon.
Bude Holiday Park, North Devon.
More to be added....
Television/Radio Voice Overs
We can now produce a radio, TV or in house promotional advertisement/jingle for any company.
Price includes...Professional voice over artistes, studio time, editing and the final product mastered to any format you require.
Please contact us for a free quote
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