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This week I have mainly been compiling a list of recording artists that have had Number One records in the UK charts who are now appearing in West End musicals and all bookable by means of www.TheatreBreaks.co.uk. Here's what I've come up with... can you believe of any much more? Name : Jon Lee Group: S Club 7 UK Number A single(s) : four - Bring It All Back, By no means Had a Dream Come Accurate, Don't Stop Movin', Have You Ever? Appearing in : Jersey Boys Function : Alternate Frankie Valli Credentials : Jon Lee is almost certainly best known as component of pop-sensation S Club 7, although he did truly start his professional theatre career at a young age playing the lead role alongside Jonathan Pryce's Fagin in Oliver. He has also appeared in Aladdin and as Marius in Les Miserables. Jon is now singing his heart out in Jersey Boys as instantly recognisable Frankie Valli lead singer with The 4 Seasons. Jersey Boys ... What's it About?: This spectacular musical tells the story of the phenomenal rise of the sixties group, The 4 Seasons, and reminds you of all the great songs they recorded. It surely doesn't fluff over anything and shows the arguments encountered and personal stories of the group members. Even if you dont believe you like this type of music, I urge you to see - you will not be disappointed. Where's it playing?: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London Name : Kimberley Walsh Group: Girls Aloud UK Number One particular(s) : four - Sound of the Undergroud, I Stand by You, Walk This Way, The Promise Appearing in : Shrek the Musical Role : Princess Fiona Credentials : Kimberely Walsh took over the role of Princess Fiona from Amanda Holden in Shrek and appears as the feisty Princess with a secret till 27th February 2012. She cut her 'acting' teeth earlier this year in the reside-action 3D household comedy film Horrid Henry: The Film as Prissy Polly. Shrek ... What is it About?: It really is pretty considerably word for word the animated classic but with real men and women and I should say it is extremely well done. Currently Nigel Harmon is playing the component of height-challenged Lord Farquad and he brings the home down each time he comes on stage - an absolute scream! A adore story among a green ogre and a stunning princess who hides a secret that will alter everyone's perception of her. Where's it playing?: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Wellington Street, London Name : Matt Willis Group : Busted UK Number One(s) : 4 - You Said No, Crashed the Wedding, Who's David, Thunderbirds Appearing in : Wicked Role : Fiyero Credentials: Matt Willis was one of the founder member of rock pop band Busted who enjoyed super-stardom accomplishment in the earl Noughties. Together with 4 UK Number Ones they also enjoyed having 3 Platinum selling albums. Immediately after the band split in 2005, Matt went on to be crowned King of The Jungle in 2006's I'm A Celebrity.... He returned to Australia the following year to expense-host ITV2's I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! Now! with his wife Emma Griffiths. In 2010 Matt, appeared as Nick in the brief-lived West End stage musical Flashdance which actually wasn't half bad and a shame it closed earlier than expected. In September 2011, it was announced that Matt would take more than the function of Fiyero - the witches enjoy interest - in Wicked. The role has previously been played by Lee Meade (now in Legally blonde) and Oliver Thomsett (now in Rock of Ages) Wicked... What's it About? It's the pre-quel to Wizard of Oz where you uncover out what made the Wicked Witch of the West so wicked and why Glinda the Excellent Fairy is SOOOO perfect. Where's it Playing?: Apollo Victoria, Wilton Street, London Name : Marti Pellow Group : Wet, Wet, Wet UK Number One(s) : 3 - With a Little Help from My Close friends, Goodnight Girl, Enjoy is All Around Appearing in : Blood Brothers Role : The Narrator Credentials : He may have had his wellness troubles in the past, but he can still belt out a wonderful tune and he's still pretty simple on the eye (ladies!). Marti (born Mark McLachlan in Clydesdale, Scotland) formed Wet Wet Wet in 1982 with 3 school-close friends. They had been signed by PolyGram records in 1985 and 2 years later had their first taste of UK chart good results with Wishing I was Lucky. Their first album Popped In Souled Out went Platinum 5 times. Their 3 numbers ones came in 1988 With A Little Assist From My Buddies (charity single), Goodnight Girl (1991) and Enjoy is All About (1991). In 1997 right after a disagreement over loyalty payments and Marti admitting to becoming a heroin addict the band effectively split - produced formal by Marti officially leaving in 1999 once out of re-hab. Thankfully he got himself back on the straight and narrow and worked on his initial solo album Smile. From this he was asked to appear in Chess In Concert at the O2 and on the back of that he was provided the portion of Billy Flynn in Chicago in which he performed both in London and on Broadway. Ahead of joining Blood Brothers this Autumn, Marti was touring the UK in the dark musical Jekel & Hyde and Witches of Eastwick (playing the Devil himself produced well-known by Jack Nicholson in the 1987 film). Marti performs as the Narrator in Blood Brothers till 3rd March 2012. Blood Brothers...What is it about?: This tragic story of love, betrayal and the ultimate loss has been both making audiences' laugh and cry in London's West End for the past 24 years. Twins separate at birth, but meet later on in life. Neither know the curse that is following them through the years. Will the secret of their birth be found out and, if so, will the curse come accurate? Where's it playing?: Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London. Name : Darius Campbell UK Quantity One particular(s) : Colourblind Appearing in : Chicago Function : Billy Flynn Credentials: The lovely (I know coz I've met him & he truly IS lovely) Darius Danesh (as he was then) initial came beneath public scrutiny on first of the tv talent shows BBC's Popstars (who can forget his over-the-best version of Hit Me Child...?), but by the time Darius came 3rd in ITV's rival talent show Pop Idol, I believe we had all secretly fallen in love with his voice. Immediately after two studio albums (his initial going platinum), Darius moved onto theatre and became the youngest actor to play the slick moving, quickly talking, wise cracking lawyer Billy Flynn (aged 25) in the musical Chicago. He then went on to star in Guys & Dolls before taking on the function of Rhett Butler in Trevor Nunn's spectacular production of Gone with the Wind (really beneath-rated show in my opinion). After taking his mother's maiden name, Darius Campbell, in Jan 2010 later that year he was back on television as the eventual winner of the very first series of Popstar to Operastar and this Autumn he returned to the West End re-producing the role of Billy Flynn for the re-vamped Chicago at the Garrick theatre. Chicago ... What is it About?: Roxie Hart wants to be famous and how do you get to be popular in 1930s Chicago... by murdering your lover, of course. Roxie lands up in Cook Country Women's Goal where she meets Mamma Morton, Velma Kelly and is introduced to lawyer Mr Billy Flynn. He says he's the best, but will he be able to convince a jury of Roxie's 'innocence'? Where's it playing?: Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London Name : Shayne Ward UK Number A single(s) : That's My Aim Appearing in : Rock of Ages Role : Stacy Jaxx Credentials: Of course best recognized as the winner of the second series of X Element in 2005, Shayne Ward has notched up 2 platinum selling albums since then. The West End rock-athon Rock of Ages is his initial foray into the world of professional musical theatre and he plays a slimy 80s rocker on the slippery slope downwards from super-stardom to drunken donkey lover! (When you see the show you will realize). I can fairly honestly say that Shayne Ward's singing voice is fantastic and his rendition of Bon Jovi's Dead or Alive is totally terrific. Plus, even with a blonde wig he is fairly fanciable! Rock of Ages... What is it About?: Set in LA in the late 1980s, it's about two individuals looking for a piece of stardom. Along the way, the fall in love and portion, of course. Functions rock anthems from Styxx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Pat Benatar & Asia. Leather trousers and big hair a should! Where's it playing?: Shaftesbury Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave, London And finally, although he's in no way had a quantity one particular UK hit, I think it's only appropriate that I must mention former Corrie star - Richard Fleeshman. Read on and you'll see why he's an honorary member of this group... Name : Richard Fleeshman Appearing in : Ghost the Musical Role : Sam Acting Credentials: Richard cut his acting teeth appearing in Coronation Street for 4 years pretty considerably growing up on the show. He had the appropriate pedigree for it as his mother, Sue Jenkins, was Brookside regular Jackie Corkhill for several years. In the course of his spell in Coronation Street he appeared and won Stars in Their Eyes - Celebrity Specific and at the tender age of 13 he was the youngest winner of the show. His musical ability was once again put to the test 4 years later when he conquered the nation's hearts winning Soapstar Superstar in 2006. He produced his West End debut 18 months ago in the musical Legally Blonde taking over the function of Warner from Duncan James. Alongside acting, Richard continues working on his songwriter and composing. Ghost... What's it About? You know, it is the time-old story of boy meets girl, boy gets murdered, boy comes back as ghost, boy stops nasty perform colleague from stealing lots of money... oh and of course there is the obligatory pottery scene! Come on... who hasn't seen the film? Need I tell you any much more? Where's it Playing?: The Piccadilly Theatre, Denman Street, London london theatre breaks