I'm an award-winning choreographer, now I'm working on a new Grand Theatre musical starring my mum and dad
It will be a family affair when Blackpool Operatic Players take to the stage on for the opening night of their production of the musical 42nd Street.
Leo and Jeanette Appleton, from St Annes, and their daughter, Sarah Cosgrove, are putting the finishing touches on the all-singing, all-dancing glitzy spectacular ahead of curtain up on April 1.
The couple have previously taken several roles as loyal members of the society and in this show Leo will be playing Abner Dillon, the wealthy beau of Dorothy Brock, an ageing fading star, whilst Jeanette is in the ensemble, playing character parts, singing and dancing.
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Sarah, who is co-owner and dance principal of The Academy dance school in St Annes, is the choreographer for the show and has relished taking on the challenge.
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With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Sarah has inspired and trained countless young performers, many of whom have gone on to further training and professional careers in the arts.
An award-winning choreographer and tap specialist, Sarah has certainly put the cast – and especially her tapping dancers – through their paces.
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Blackpool Operatic Players are presenting 42nd Street at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool from April 1 to 4, with nightly performances at 7.30pm and matinees on the Friday and Saturday at 2pm.
Tickets are available from the theatre box office, by calling 01253 290190 or online at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk.