WEST-END STAR TO GIVE OBAN WORKSHOP
Award-winning West – End musical star, Leanne Jones, is visiting Oban to give a one off workshop based on her starring role in the musical “Hairsprayâ€.
Leanne Jones became an overnight star when she landed the role of Tracy Turnblad in the award-winning West End production of “Hairspray†in 2007, starring alongside Michael Ball and Mel Smith.
“Hairspray†was an instant success in the West End, wowing critics and audiences with its up-beat, feel-good message, memorable songs and stunning choreography. The musical won many awards during its first year and 22 year old Leanne was awarded the ‘Critics Circle Award for Best Newcomer’, the ‘Theatregoers Choice Award 2008’ for Best Actress in A Musical and ‘The Laurence Olivier Award 2008’ for Best Actress in a Musical. After almost 2 years in the role, Leanne decided to leave the show in July.
As well as her stage roles, Leanne has also appeared on numerous television programmes, including The Paul O’Grady Show, The Royal Variety Performance 2007, I’d Do Anything, BBC Let’s Dance for Comic Relief 2009 and BBC1’s Tonight’s The Night with John Barrowman.
This is not Leanne’s first visit to Oban. In 2003, she stole the show in Ballet West’s production of “Fame – the musical†as Mabel Washington. She has maintained contact with Ballet West since the show and despite her very busy schedule is coming to the school to work with the full time students and run an open workshop. The event will be at Energie Fitness on Tuesday 6th October from 7.15pm to 8.15pm. Places are limited and the cost is £10. Call 01866 822641 for more details.
This is the latest development in a new partnership between Ballet West and Energie Fitness. Ballet West already has a small number of classes at the venue and will be starting more classes from the end of October.
