Matt Cardle to star in London musical
Halstead star Matt Cardle is featuring in a London musical.
Matt, who rose to fame after winning the seventh series of ITV’s The X Factor, will join the cast of Memphis the Musical.
Inspired by true events from the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, the musical follows the fame and forbidden love of a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break.
Matt will star as radio DJ Huey Calhoun from July 6, taking over from Killian Donnelly who originated the role in the West End.
He will join the queen of British soul, Beverley Knight who extends her run as club singer Felicia Farrell.
He said: “I’m thrilled to be making my acting and West End debut in Memphis."
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