lollipop_monkey Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Check out this article dated September 28, 2006 - so just over a year ago. It says that Lorna was taking a gap year, and then going back to the Royal College of Music to study opera in the fall. That would mean that she was off for a year (and able to tour with Mika) but would now be going back to school: ----- New star for opera From the The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald, first published Thursday 28th Sep 2006. Young soprano Lorna Bridge is starting her promising singing career with the Devizes-based White Horse Opera. The 22-year-old, who has just completed a Bachelor of Music degree at the Royal College of Music and is taking a gap year before going on to the college's opera school, will be taking her first role as the central character of Tatyana in the forthcoming production of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. After three years of dedicated study and practice, Miss Bridge is enjoying her first experience of working on a real production. During a break in rehearsals in the hall at St Joseph's Primary School, in Devizes, she said: "I am loving working with the company. "Everyone is so passionate about what they do. I am learning so much. This is what I want to do with my life. I couldn't ask for a better grounding." Director Graham Billing said: "It is always wonderful when you have a singer able to play close to the age of the character." Miss Bridge is fitting in well with other principals, including Phillip Borge as Lensky, Guy Robinson as Onegin, Nina Alupii Morton as Olga and James Davis as Gremin. Musical director Francis Griffin is putting together a 22-piece orchestra for the production, which is being staged at the Corn Exchange on October 11, 13 and 14. ----- The link is here: http://archive.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/2006/9/28/280319.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morningdew Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Check out this article dated September 28, 2006 - so just over a year ago. It says that Lorna was taking a gap year, and then going back to the Royal College of Music to study opera in the fall. That would mean that she was off for a year (and able to tour with Mika) but would now be going back to school: ----- New star for opera From the The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald, first published Thursday 28th Sep 2006. Young soprano Lorna Bridge is starting her promising singing career with the Devizes-based White Horse Opera. The 22-year-old, who has just completed a Bachelor of Music degree at the Royal College of Music and is taking a gap year before going on to the college's opera school, will be taking her first role as the central character of Tatyana in the forthcoming production of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. After three years of dedicated study and practice, Miss Bridge is enjoying her first experience of working on a real production. During a break in rehearsals in the hall at St Joseph's Primary School, in Devizes, she said: "I am loving working with the company. "Everyone is so passionate about what they do. I am learning so much. This is what I want to do with my life. I couldn't ask for a better grounding." Director Graham Billing said: "It is always wonderful when you have a singer able to play close to the age of the character." Miss Bridge is fitting in well with other principals, including Phillip Borge as Lensky, Guy Robinson as Onegin, Nina Alupii Morton as Olga and James Davis as Gremin. Musical director Francis Griffin is putting together a 22-piece orchestra for the production, which is being staged at the Corn Exchange on October 11, 13 and 14. ----- The link is here: http://archive.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/2006/9/28/280319.html That is SOOOOOOOO sad........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 hmm O.o i wonder who'll be the main lollipop girl? *PICK ME! PICK ME! PICK ME!* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morningdew Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I call dibs too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sariflor Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 To be expected.....still sad for the Mika fans who loved her! And good for Lorna herself, so we should probably be happy for her:thumb_yello: She's a sweet, talented girl, and she deserves the success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sariflor Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 hmm O.o i wonder who'll be the main lollipop girl? *PICK ME! PICK ME! PICK ME!* I think that Mika should do an audition and he'd soon figure out that I am the best candidate! LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I think I'd be a stunningly good Big Girl. I wonder if you have to be over 18. I have a whole 'nother year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I think that Mika should do an audition and he'd soon figure out that I am the best candidate! LOL!! mika should totally do an audition. and erm, im qualified! -spent 14 years on stage (dancing mostly) -have taken drama -due to dance shows im not afraid to frolic around in stupid outfits -have you SEEN my Mika MySpace Competition Entry??? xDDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I want to be his Big Girl. Mostly because I want a free corset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKateisaKate Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Maaayyybeeee Lorna will come back in a couple years. Eventually. Who could just give up being THE Lollipop Girl for good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Well at least we know he's not getting rid of everyone. Ophelia's going to be at some of the tour stops this November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I want to be his Big Girl. Mostly because I want a free corset. *GASP* your excuse is NOT so you can grind up against him??? :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 *GASP* your excuse is NOT so you can grind up against him??? :roftl: I was trying not to sound like a slut. Thanks for blowing my cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I like lollipops. That's the extent of my qualifications for Lollipop Girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I like lollipops. That's the extent of my qualifications for Lollipop Girl. You're not allowed to be a Lollipop Girl anyway. After you threw out his Ribena like that. *hates* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I was trying not to sound like a slut.Thanks for blowing my cover. haha no problem You're not allowed to be a Lollipop Girl anyway. After you threw out his Ribena like that. *hates* :shocked: *backs away from Suzy* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I'm wondering if he just won't have any lollipop girls anymore. The shows so far haven't had any at all. *shrug* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 :shocked: *backs away from Suzy* I know! I still can't believe she did that. Even after I begged her for it. She should be stripped of her title! ...she doesn't have one. Okay, we'll give her a title, then strip her of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 You're not allowed to be a Lollipop Girl anyway. After you threw out his Ribena like that. *hates* haha no problem :shocked: *backs away from Suzy* But I didn't want it to go MOLDY! I wanted to remember it while it was in its prime...besides, I already drank some of it, and then I found out he had a chest infection! Don't be jealous that Mika's residual saliva lives in me and will be a part of me forever... I'm sure my sweat has some trace amounts of ribena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 And people tell me *I* am scary when I sleuth things out!!! Good luck to Lorna, I hope she goes far in opera!! We will miss her! Well at least we know he's not getting rid of everyone. Ophelia's going to be at some of the tour stops this November. Has anyone mentioned the pun in her name before??? Ophelia Bitz. I am so sure that is her stage name. Say it over and over a few times. And if you still don't get it, ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon-to-bemrs.penniman Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 And people tell me *I* am scary when I sleuth things out!!! Good luck to Lorna, I hope she goes far in opera!! We will miss her! Has anyone mentioned the pun in her name before??? Ophelia Bitz. I am so sure that is her stage name. Say it over and over a few times. And if you still don't get it, ask me. I don't get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 And people tell me *I* am scary when I sleuth things out!!! Between you and I, we can sniff out any relevant Mika-info to be had on the interweb. A fan's gotta do what a fan's gotta do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 And people tell me *I* am scary when I sleuth things out!!! Good luck to Lorna, I hope she goes far in opera!! We will miss her! Has anyone mentioned the pun in her name before??? Ophelia Bitz. I am so sure that is her stage name. Say it over and over a few times. And if you still don't get it, ask me. :roftl: I always thought that her last name was a fake one because of the little pun there, but I never noticed her first name as well! That's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon-to-bemrs.penniman Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 :roftl: I always thought that her last name was a fake one because of the little pun there, but I never noticed her first name as well! That's great! can you tell me what it is?? i'm feeling reeeeally stupid right now:naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 And people tell me *I* am scary when I sleuth things out!!! Good luck to Lorna, I hope she goes far in opera!! We will miss her! Has anyone mentioned the pun in her name before??? Ophelia Bitz. I am so sure that is her stage name. Say it over and over a few times. And if you still don't get it, ask me. *Gasp* Luckee girl! (If she ever lived up to her name!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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