Singing star Mica Paris joins Any Dream Will Do star Keith Jack and Hollyoaks’ Jorgie Porter received a standing ovation for their very first performance of Fame the Musical - and are hoping audiences in Kent will love the show as much as the rest of the country.

Based on the 1980 film, Fame The Musical follows the lives of students at New York’s High School For The Performing Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows, the romances and the heartbreaks and life in general.

The 30th anniversary adaptation explores issues facing young people today including prejudice, identity, sexuality - and perseverance, as well as including the Oscar-winning title song.

It comes to the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells from Monday, August 20 to Saturday, August 25. Book at assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk or call 01892 530613.

It will also be at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury from Monday, August 12 to Saturday, August 17, 2019. To book visit marlowetheatre.com or call 01227 787787.