Patti is a Governor of BADA the famous drama academy and a Fellow member of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA). In May 2005 Patti produced and starred in the initiation production of her self-penned dance Musical “Patti Boulaye’s SUN DANCE” which ran for a very successful six week season in London at the Hackney Empire. The critically acclaimed production is now in preparation for a European tour before coming into the West End. The Production album, Patti’s ninth, was released on First Night Records in conjunction with the show production.

In September 2006 Patti interrupted her work as Director and Founder of the Charity Support for Africa  and touring with SUN DANCE to star in “Music on Fire” the fireworks Proms at Sandhurst.

In January 2004, Patti produced and released her 8th Album, the first of her own music, entitled “In His Kingdom”. This was Patti’s first “Gospel album. Also that year the Musical/Dance show “Patti Boulaye’s SUN DANCE”, written by Patti was in pre-production to be staged by Patti’s company Boulaye Productions Ltd. In May 2004 Patti organised the successful “Scotland Reaching Out for Africa” at the Clyde Auditorium in aid of her charity Support For Africa. Patti is the founder and President of Support For Africa, a registered charity which builds clinics for the prevention of HIV/AIDS in Africa. Three clinics have been opened from funds raised by Patti and a fourth is being sponsored by UNITE Group PLC. This charity has been Patti’s main focus in recent years, but she continues to advance her career as an artiste.

During June 2003 Patti starred in “Beautiful & Damned” at the Yvonne Arneau Theatre in Guildford. Patti and the spectacular musical received rave reviews. In August, as a guest of Michael Jackson, Patti attended and sang at his 45th Birthday Celebrations in LA

On the 10th March 2002, Patti presented and organised a sell-out event “Reaching Out For Africa” produced by Sir Michael Parker KCVO CBE at the Royal Albert Hall, starring Sir Cliff Richard, Gabrielle, Uri Geller, Patti herself and BONEY M, amongst others and 3,000 Gospel singers. The event was supported by Michael Portillo, Frederick Forsyth, Iain Duncan Smith, Paul Boateng and the new Miss World. The event raised funds for “Support For Africa”, a Charity, of which Patti is the Founder and President, which she formed in 2001 for the alleviation of HIV/AIDS in Africa. The Charity is building clinics all over Africa for the prevention of the spread of HIV/AIDS and Malaria. The first three Clinics are open and the project for the fourth clinic was launched at the House of Lords on the 20th April 2006 hosted by the charity’s patron The Rt. Hon. Lord Greville of Braunstne QC.

As a member of the official Queen’s Golden Jubilee Entertainment Committee, Patti got together 5000 strong gospel choir for the 4th June Jubilee procession in front of HM the Queen. She also wrote a song “Jubilee Song (Celebrate Good News)” as a tribute, which enabled the 5000 singers to dance and sing during the Procession up The Mall. See More...

On the 14th of June 2002, Patti arranged for singer Michael Jackson to give an appearance to raise funds for Support For Africa during his last visit to the UK.

Patti is a Founder Member of the Patron’s (Prince Michael of Kent) Enterprise Club for GENESIS the facilitator organisation for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the promotion of Small Business, Patron of the Eastside Educational Trust and Patron of Women Into Business. Patti is a well-known speaker on the fund raising circuit for numerous charities.

As an Artist (Painter):
Patti has had West End Art Exhibitions as a painter, she had her first solo exhibition at the Contemporary Art Gallery. She has undertaken a number of commissions for private clients and specialises in African Animals. View Some Paintings.

As a Writer:
Patti is writing her autobiography about her early difficult life in Nigeria during the Biafra War and is looking forward to publication this year.

HISTORY

PATTI BOULAYE came to this country at the age of 16 and appeared in her first West End Musical “Hair” at the Shaftesbury Theatre. This was followed by “Two Gentleman of Verona” at the Phoenix and a 12 months stint as one of the fabulous girl group “The Flirtations”. She returned to the London stage in “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Patti was cast in her first starring role “Yum Yum” in the “Black Mikado” at the Cambridge Theatre in the West End. This gave Patti her first of many plaudits by the critics. Patti also acted opposite Lenny Henry in “The Fosters” for the BBC.

Following “The Black Mikado” Patti changed her name from Patricia Ngosi Ebigwei after a chance meeting with Evelyn Laye, know affectionately as “Boo” to her friends.

Patti played the part of Angie in “Follow the Star” directed by Wendy Toye at Chicester. After starring as “Bisi” in the most financially successful African film “Bisi Daughter of the River”, Patti returned to London to win the “New Faces” TV Series with an unprecedented full marks in the 5 year history of the show. Patti went on to win the All Winners Final Gala Show. Patti starred in her first British film “The Music Machine” for director Ian Sharp, followed by “Hussy” with Helen Mirren

Patti was voted “Female Vocalist of the Year” in the prestigious BBCTV Club Mirror awards. There followed top-flight cabaret and recording engagements around the world, including “Talk of the Town” and Savoy Hotel in London. Patti danced with The Scottish Ballet at the Gala re-opening of His Majesty’s Theatre for Prince Charles.

Patti’s fifth Album was released in conjunction with the screening of her own TV series “The Patti Boulaye Show” on UK Channel 4, which she co-produced.

Patti starred as “Carmen” in Simon Callow’s award winning success “Carmen Jones” at the Old Vic Theatre. Again this role brought Patti great critical acclaim and she is credited with restoring “Carmen Jones” to the top of the Daily Telegraph Best Musicals List.

Patti has produced her own version of “Blues in the Night” at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley and, the same year, concentrating on her ability as an actress, starred as “Nurse Hanniman” in Larry Kramer’s gory and controversial “The Destiny of Me” again for brilliant director Simon Callow and also starred in two workshop productions “The Ten Commandments” and “Bronte” at The Place and Cockpit Theatres.

Patti also starred as “Judy Garland” in “The Night They Buried Judy Garland” at the Shaw Theatre directed by Phil Wilmott in the early part of the year and the year ended with her 100th TV show on Christmas Day, BBC TV’s “Joy to The World” with Sir Cliff Richard

Patti starred a second time as “Carmen” in the World Tour of “Carmen Jones”, touring the UK and then moving to Japan and other extensive World dates before coming back to the UK.

In between West End and TV appearances Patti continues to make triumphant returns to Cabaret including her stint at the Café Royal Green Room. Her season there is generally regarded as the best show they have presented. During this season Patti opened as “Bloody Mary” in “South Pacific” directed by Phil Wilmott at the Drill Hall Theatre in the West End for a season to March 1996, to resoundingly good critics.

Patti played “Sister Pearl” in the BBC2 TV series “Brothers & Sisters”, after which she produced whole musical presentations for various companies.

Continuing her return to live music, Patti went to Jordan where she provided the cabaret for HRH Prince Hassan’s 50th Birthday and birthday celebrations for HRH Prince Rashid and HRH Princess Sarwat, Patti was also invited by the Prince to attend the wedding of Princess Rahma. The democratically elected President of Nigeria requested she sing at his inauguration celebration.

Contact: P.O. Box 3218, Gerrards Cross, Bucks, SL9 7WY
Tel: 020 8997 0001
Fax: 020 8997 1025
E-mail: Stephen@komlosy.com
patti@pattiboulaye.com

Websites: www.supportforafrica.org or www.pattiboulaye.co.uk

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