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Strallen played the role of Young Phyllis in ''[[Follies]]'' in the [[West End theatre|West End]] at the National Theatre, from September 2017 to November 2017.<ref>[https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/backstage.php?showid=332178#contentstart ''Follies''] broadwayworld.com, retrieved 26 December 2018</ref><ref>Billington, Michael. [https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/sep/06/follies-review-imelda-staunton-national-theatre-dominic-cooke " 'Follies' review – Sondheim's showbiz stunner returns in breathtaking style"] ''The Guardian'', 6 September 2017</ref>
Strallen played the role of Young Phyllis in ''[[Follies]]'' in the [[West End theatre|West End]] at the National Theatre, from September 2017 to November 2017.<ref>[https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/backstage.php?showid=332178#contentstart ''Follies''] broadwayworld.com, retrieved 26 December 2018</ref><ref>Billington, Michael. [https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/sep/06/follies-review-imelda-staunton-national-theatre-dominic-cooke " 'Follies' review – Sondheim's showbiz stunner returns in breathtaking style"] ''The Guardian'', 6 September 2017</ref>


She will star in the West End revival of ''Mary Poppins'', which is scheduled to start in autumn of 2019 at the [[Prince Edward Theatre]].<ref>Hemley, Matthew. [https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2018/534736/ "Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp to star in 'Mary Poppins' revival"] ''The Stage'', 14 September 2018</ref>
She will star in the West End revival of ''Mary Poppins'', which is scheduled to start in autumn of 2019 at the [[Prince Edward Theatre]].<ref>Hemley, Matthew. [https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2018/534736/ "Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp to star in 'Mary Poppins' revival"] ''The Stage'', 14 September 2018</ref> She had previously played the role of Mary Poppins in the UK and Ireland tour of the musical starting in October 2015.<ref>[https://www.curveonline.co.uk/news/mary-poppins-cast-announced/ "Mary Poppins Cast Announced"] curveonline.co.uk, retrieved 26 December 2018</ref>


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Revision as of 17:14, 26 December 2018

Zizi Strallen
File:Zizi strallen head shot.jpg
Strallen in 2015
Born
Sylphide Charity Vaigncourt-Strallen

(1990-11-01) 1 November 1990 (age 34)[1]
London, England
EducationThe Arts Educational Schools London[2] and London Studio Centre
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Singer
  • Dancer
Years active1995-present
PartnerAaron James (2015-present)

Sylphide Charity Vaigncourt-Strallen (born 1 November 1990), known professionally as Zizi Strallen, is a British actress, singer and dancer best known for playing Mary Poppins in the Cameron Mackintosh theatrical production of Mary Poppins. [3]

Personal life

She has three sisters, Scarlett Strallen, Summer Strallen and Saskia 'Sasi' Strallen, all of whom are actresses. Her sister Scarlett also previously played Mary Poppins during the Broadway, West End and Sydney production of Mary Poppins.[4] She is the daughter of Sandy Strallen and Cherida Langford.[5] She is also the niece of Broadway and television actress Bonnie Langford.[6]

Career

Strallen played the role of Young Phyllis in Follies in the West End at the National Theatre, from September 2017 to November 2017.[7][8]

She will star in the West End revival of Mary Poppins, which is scheduled to start in autumn of 2019 at the Prince Edward Theatre.[9] She had previously played the role of Mary Poppins in the UK and Ireland tour of the musical starting in October 2015.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Zizi Strallen". imbd. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Mary Poppins star Zizi Strallen tells of family's showbiz roots". Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  3. ^ "SPOTLIGHT: Actress Zizi Strallen". Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Zizi Strallen to play Mary Poppins on tour". The Stage. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Zizi Strallen is following in footsteps of parents who both appeared in original Cats". Herald Express. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  6. ^ Bonnie Langford to return to Broadway - Daily Telegraph
  7. ^ Follies broadwayworld.com, retrieved 26 December 2018
  8. ^ Billington, Michael. " 'Follies' review – Sondheim's showbiz stunner returns in breathtaking style" The Guardian, 6 September 2017
  9. ^ Hemley, Matthew. "Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp to star in 'Mary Poppins' revival" The Stage, 14 September 2018
  10. ^ "Mary Poppins Cast Announced" curveonline.co.uk, retrieved 26 December 2018