Old Oakhamian Katie Hall is to take the lead female role in a new production of West Side Story, which tours the UK from August.
Voted the ‘No.1 Musical of all Time’ by The Times in 2013, Katie will be playing the leading role of star-crossed lover Maria.
After leaving Oakham to pursue her career in musical theatre, Katie has played Christine in the national tour of Phantom of the Opera and ‘Cosette’ in Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre in the West End, on the 25th Anniversary tour and also at the O2.
"We continue to be incredibly proud of Katie's achievements since leaving Oakham. It is just wonderful to see such a talented young singer and actor being recognised with this iconic leading role" says Oakham’s Director of Drama Gilly Norell.