Stone’s Got Talent Winner Joins Cast Of Local Young Stars For Big Autumn Show...

The winner of the 2011 Stone’s Got Talent competition, Niki Gill, has further cause to celebrate having landed herself a role in the musical Beauty & the Beast, set to take place at the Mitchell Memorial Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent this autumn.

Niki was awarded the sought-after role of Mrs Potts having taken part in open auditions at Stone’s Rooftop Studios Pop School and Stage Academy (PSSA) which is putting on the glittering performance. Principle Elaine Bird says:

“It’s great to have Niki on board - there’s no doubting her talent and she’s going to be a real asset to our cast of established performers. I was lucky enough to be on the Stone’s Got Talent judging panel when Niki won this year and she really wowed the crowds. It’s great to bring another talented local youngster into the cast and give her the opportunity to further develop her performance skills.”

St Dominic’s Priory School pupil Niki originally showcased her impressive vocal range back in June during the second annual Stone’s Got Talent contest at the Stone Festival, where she gave an unaccompanied rendition of the Adele song, ‘Someone like You’. The judging panel which, alongside Elaine, included Martin Joustra and Tim Wedgwood, praised her beautiful, unique sound.

Niki later signed up to join Rooftop Studios’ Saturday PSSA performing arts classes to help build her confidence and develop her performance skills, resulting in her selection for this sought after role.

The November production of the West End musical Beauty & the Beast is PSSA’s big 2011 show, with pupils aged from 2½ - 18 being given the chance to take part in an all-singing, all dancing performance; showcasing the skills they have developed during their time at the performing arts school, with its emphasis on encouraging students to become confident, accomplished performers in dancing, acting and singing.

Beauty and the Beast is this year’s big PSSA show and will run at the newly refurbished Mitchell Memorial Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent on 17th, 18th and 19th November. For more information on the performances and how to secure tickets, or to find out more about Rooftop Studios and PSSA, visit www.rooftopstudios.co.uk