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'I'm an all-singing crackpot' performing arts With Easter comes chocolate - and family stage shows. Among the big productions in Wales during the break are Doctor Dolittle. Julie Richards chats to leading man Tommy Steele.(Features)

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From: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
Date: 20080321
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Byline: Julie Richards

HE may have been in showbiz for more than half-a-century, but Tommy Steele reckons that his latest role is one of his best yet.

"Playing Dr Dolittle is probably the most enjoyable character I have played since Hans Christian Andersen," says Steele, whose credits include the hit West End musical Singin' In The Rain.

"The production is a typical Walt Disney experience - the story, songs and characters can be enjoyed by everyone, whether they are eight or 80. It really is just good old family entertainment."

Steele is bringing Doctor Dolittle ...

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