Aug 9, 2018
Halton’s panto lead will be a Sugababe, we can reveal.
‘Red Dress’ singer Amelle Berrabah joined the Sugababes in 2005 after their manager had seen her perform years earlier as a member of Amelle’s first band, Boo2.
The Sugababes went onto worldwide success with selling more than 12 million albums, over 26 top 10 singles and two number one hits.
The toured all over the world, then signed to Jay Z’s record label, RockaFella in the USA. band
She has also had success in the film world, playing a character for the blockbuster movie ‘Plastic’, staring the ‘Game of Thrones’ star, Alfie Alan. Along with film and future film projects, Amelle has also been involved in, presented on and taken part in TVshows including the BBC show, Tumble.
Amelle is also the first and only member of the Sugababes to achieve a solo number one from her collaboration with TInchy Styder which was the biggest selling single of 2009 (Never Leave You).
After enormous success, for nearly a decade, the Sugababes recently took a break to pursue individual endeavours. Amelle got married and has just given birth to her first child.
She said: “I can’t wait to take the part of Fairy Sugababe at The Brindley this year. I have seen the cast and script and am really excited already to be coming to Halton in Cheshire, at this fantastic theatre.”
Dame Rob Squire was recently revealed a returning to the Halton Borough Council venue this year. Charlie Griffiths is is also returning to the glittering cast, for the magical tale.
They will join former Miss British Isles Rebecca Lake, actor/model and local theatre star, Andrew Curphey, in the Brindley production.
The show is being staged by Polka Dot Pantomimes on behalf of Halton Borough Council.
Halton Borough Council’s Executive Board Member for The Arts, Cllr Phil Harris, said: “We are very pleased to announce Amelle as the star of this year’s panto. I am sure she will be a sparkling success.
“Why not book early to avoid disappointment and get the best seats!”
Beauty And The Beast runs from 10 December 2018 to 13 January 2019.
For tickets and Information www.thebrindley.org.uk 0151 907 8360
