Young performers meet musical theatre stars
Aspiring musical theatre stars had the chance to meet the cast of a show touring the UK when they arrived in Wolverhampton.
Members of Brierley Hill Musical Theatre Company (BHMTC) were ready to rock when they met the cast of Rock Of Ages.
The group of seven youngsters went backstage at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre after the opening night performance of the show on Tuesday.
The cast, which consists of Blue’s Antony Costa who plays Stacee Jaxx, Coronation Street’s Kevin Kennedy playing Dennis, Pop Idol and West End star Zoe Birkett playing Justice and West End’s Jodie Steele playing Sherrie, were all on hand to pass on invaluable tips to the local budding actors who will perform the very same roles from July 18 -20 at Crestwood School Theatre, Kingswinford.
Press & PR Manager at the Grand Theatre Scott Bird said: “The Grand Theatre strives to reach as many people as possible through the magic of theatre and any chance to involve and inspire young people is something we’re very proud to nurture and support.
"Many of the staff who work here share a love of the stage and performing - we understand that opportunities such as meeting and learning from the cast of professional shows will go a long way to encourage and support the crucial next generation of theatre makers and theatregoers.”
BHMTC Director Chris Psaras said; “We're so grateful to the Grand theatre and the company of Rock Of Ages for allowing us this opportunity which was an invaluable and inspirational experience for our cast.
"I'm sure they've all learnt a huge amount which will benefit them when we come to perform the high school edition of the same show in July.”
Josh Hawkins who will play Drew in the Brierley Hill production met his professional counterpart Luke Walsh and said: "It was an absolute privilege being able to meet the cast after, I don’t think I've ever been so star struck, it's really inspired me to push myself harder and really do the show justice."
The show at the Grand Theatre runs until Saturday June 1 and tickets are available in person at the Box Office, by calling 01902 42 92 12 or online at grandtheatre.co.uk.
More information on Brierley Hill Musical Theatre Company and their production of the show can be found by visiting bhmtc.co.uk.
