19 - Dudley students almost ready for show time

Young people from four Dudley schools are nearly ready to take the stage with top West End stars in April.

The cast featuring performing arts students from West Dudley Consortium schools are currently rehearsing with great enthusiasm as their starring night approaches.

‘Showtime!’ features some of the most memorable songs from hit musicals. For just one night, on 6 April, students will take to the stage at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton. They will present their performance together with six leading stars from shows in the West End. Appearances will include Ramin Kairimloo currently playing The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera Kerry Ellis starring as Elphaba in Wicked.

Tickets are available from the Grand Theatre box office on 01902 42 92 12 or the website www.grandtheatre.co.uk and tickets cost £8.50 and £12.50. General concessions: £2.00 off all ticket prices.

Councillor Liz Walker, cabinet member for children’s services said:

“The students have a unique opportunity to perform at one of the region’s top theatres with professional actors. This is an excellent chance to learn from the experts. I wish them every success for the 6 April and in their future arts careers”.

Note to Editors

The West End stars appearing in Showtime! are:

Ramin Kairimloo currently appearing as The Phantom in The Phantom

of the Opera, London

Kerry Ellis currently appearing as Elphaba in Wicked, London.

Daniel Boys, finalist in BBC’s Any Dream Will Do and currently appearing

in Avenue Q.

Sophia Ragavelas, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia,Jesus Christ Superstar

Christopher Key, Les Miserables, Jerry Springer the Opera, The Beautiful Game

Lucy Cound, West Side Story, Annie,The Marriage of Figaro

News Release Contact Information

Name:	Jo Whitehouse
Telephone:	01384 813708
Email:	jo.whitehouse@dudley.gov.uk

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