Frances Ruffelle & Norman Bowman: Frankie & Beausy at Sonata Piano & Cabaret Lounge

Frances Ruffelle & Norman Bowman
FRANKIE & BEAUSY

Frankie & Beausy met at a train station in Scotland 26 years ago on Valentine’s Day.
Frankie, a Broadway performer & Edinburgh Festival survivor.
Beausy, a shy musical theatre lover from Scotland.
Their long loving friendship is celebrated in songs from Brigadoon to Broadway and from the Highlands to Hollywood.

Following six sold out shows at Crazy Coqs, London and two at 54 Below, New York, Frankie & Beausy are bringing their musical journey to Manchester.

Frances Ruffelle (Frankie) originated the role of Eponine in Les Miserables, London & Broadway, winning the coveted Tony Award. Frances has performed in many musicals and plays including Roxie in Chicago, Queenie in the Wild Party and Piaf in Pam Gem’s Piaf. Frances is also a recording artist, composer & writer.

Norman Bowman (Beausy) has just completed appearing as Sam in Mamma Mia in the West End, having just finished filming the role of Sir William Herbert in feature film Firebrand alongside Jude Law’s Henry VIII. Other leading roles include Marius in Les Miserables, Danny in Grease, Munkustrap in Cats and Sky in Guys & Dolls. Norman is also a Celebrant, Shakespeare lover & fabulous procrastinator.