scooch do glee
Calling all Gleeks! Russ and his fellow Scoochers are touring venues throughout the UK and Europe with their brand new show SCOOCH do GLEE! Go to our official Facebook page to see when we're performing in a town near you! And why not be nosy and follow us on twitter!
the duelling piano men
Russ is directing the brand new musical comedy show THE DUELLING PIANO MEN, featuring the hits of Elton John, Billy Joel and Barry Manilow. The production is running for a 6 week season this summer in Bournemouth. Check the website for dates.
the heat is on!
This year Russ is starring in the UK Theatre Tour of the pop & rock musical THE HEAT IS ON! Visit the official website for dates, tickets and more. And why not become a fan on facebook... New dates just added Weymouth & The Isle Of Wight.
THE DUELLING PIANO MEN
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
SCOOCH OFFICIAL
FACEBOOK PAGE
THE HEAT IS ON!
TWITTER PAGE
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Russ and his pop group Scooch represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest, beating tough competition from the likes of Justin Hawkins and Brian Harvey. The British public voted in their scores for Scooch to fly the flag.
Russ wrote the song "Flying The Flag (For You)", signed to Warner Bros. and stormed the UK charts to the number five position. To this day Scooch continue to hold the record for the highest charting UK Eurovision single in over 12 years... Since we last won the competition in 1997.
Originally formed in 1999, Scooch signed to EMI Records and gained four top twenty hits including the massive top five single "More Than I Needed to Know", all culminating in the hit album "Four Sure".
Worldwide Scooch scored number one singles in Japan and Australia and were top five across Europe.
Numerous television credits include, Top of the Pops, SM:TV Live, CD:UK, Live & Kicking, The Pepsi Chart Show, The Priory, The Big Breakfast, GMTV, LK Today, Richard & Judy, This Morning, Loose Women, So Graham Norton, The National Lottery, Popworld & BBC Breakfast.
CLICK TO VIEW SCOOCH AT EUROVISION
coach trip
Russ and Caroline from SCOOCH jumped aboard Brendan's bus for a fabulous European adventure in the last series of Channel 4's Coach Trip! They had a crazy time and stayed on the show for nearly a month!
greggs tv commercial
Russ has recorded the lead vocals for the song used in the latest Greggs The Bakers advert featuring Paddy McGuinness. 'Maybe Tomorrow' is originally from the classic 80's TV series 'The Littlest Hobo'.
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shameless
In Series 6 of the award winning Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless, Russ played the role of Reg the cabaret singer in Episode 7.
boys will be girls
Russ appeared in the cult Channel 4 series Boys Will Be Girls. The 6 Part Series followed Russ, Austin & Martin as they attempted to pull off one the most audacious stunts in the history of pop... To pass themselves off as a hot new girlband!
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The Pop & Rock Musicals & Movies LIVE in Concert
Now in its 4th Scorching year with a new show for 2011 THE HEAT IS ON! is 'The Ultimate Celebration of the Greatest Songs from the Greatest Musicals and Movies!'
Featuring the hits from GLEE, DIRTY DANCING, GREASE, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, FOOTLOOSE, FLASHDANCE, MAMMA MIA, FAME, HAIRSPRAY, WE WILL ROCK YOU and lots more!
Starring RUSS SPENCER of Eurovision pop group SCOOCH and hit musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, alongside a full supporting company of singers and dancers from London's WEST END... And the incredible HEAT IS ON! LIVE band!
So dust off those leg warmers... Febreze those flares... And prepare for a spectacular night out for all the family!
For dates & more info visit www.theheatison.co.uk
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
Russ recently starred as 'The Child Catcher' in the smash hit musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG alongside aussie favourite Craig McLachlan.
Based on the book by Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, it boasts a cast and crew of over 100 (including 10 dogs!), sensational sets and stunning special effects.
This action packed adventure is the story of a magical flying car. Get ready to hold tight as you accompany eccentric inventor Caractucus Potts and his two children Jemima and Jeremy alongside Truly Scruptious and Grandpa Potts, as they try to outwit the dastardly Baron and the evil Child Catcher.
Bursting with magical songs by the Sherman brothers including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Truly Scrumptious and of course, the Academy Award - nominated tiltle song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, this spectacular show was nominated for three Laurence Olivier Awards and won the Best Musical Variety Club Award.
CHITTY THE MUSICAL OFFICIAL WEBSITE
THE EXTRA FACTOR
Russ starred in the UK National Tour on new comedy musical THE EXTRA FACTOR - An ironic and hilarious look at reality television. The ultimate winner is decided each night by the audience!
Apart from the comedy antics in the living quarters, the live-singing action takes place in a TV studio, with the wannabe pop stars fightng for their fifteen minutes of fame an we see there is no limit to what some people will do to get it. From the house to the studio and back, this fast paced production will keep you laughing and guessing intil the final moments.
The show features six extremely talented performers, locked away in a house, desperate for fame, fortune and stardom.
Kevin Kennedy (Coronation Street) teams up with Antony Costa (Blue), Kellie Bryan (Eternal), Anthony Kavanagh (Chart Topper & ITV's Grease Is The Word), Russ Spencer (Scooch) and Jennifer Biddall (Hollyoaks).
As well as the poignant and hilarious comedy writing the show will feature some of the biggest hits from the last three decades, including Robbie William's 'Angels', George Michael's "Freedom', The Pointer Sister's 'I'm So Excited', Europe's 'The Final Countdown' and many more.
SANTA CLAUS THE MUSICAL
Do you believe in Santa Claus? You will when you see the most spectacular production ever to appear at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham.
Russ starred in SANTA CLAUS THE MUSICAL alongside Queen of Eastenders, Anita Dobson and Coronation Street legend Roy Baraclough. A new musical comedy extravaganza that takes you and your family on a journey to the North Pole, where you will find comical elves, singing reindeer, tap dancing penguins, a flying sleigh and polar bears in top hats and tails are all part of everyday life!
Lavish sets and costumes, incredible special effects. Stupendous song and dance routines. And a big swing band. This is one Christmas present your family will never forget!
SNOW WHITE
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, what's the fastest selling panto of them all?
Russ starred as 'Prince Richard' in the spectacular pantomine SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS at The Broadway Theatre, Catford, alongside 70's legend Antonio 'Huggy Bear' Fargasfrom Starsky & Hutch!
The most magical fairytale of them all is brought to life from page to stage in an enchanting production complete with stunning sets, beautiful costumes and lots of comedy.
Last Christmas Russ reprised his role as 'Prince Richard' in the sensational family pantomime SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Packed with sumptuous costumes, spectacular sets and magcial effects... A festive treat for all the family!
A very special surprise sees comic royalty Ken Dodd perform as the Magic Mirror in one of the best loved fairy stories of all time.
welcome to the new website of RUSS SPENCER
television presenter - actor - singer
and star of Eurovision pop group SCOOCH
check out all the LATEST NEWS and see info on
recent projects including the UK Theatre Tour
of THE HEAT IS ON! and SCOOCH do GLEE
