Showman to open the Brits
BY LUCY MAPSTONE HUGH Jackman will open the Brit Awards with a song from The Greatest Showman.
The actor, who played US showman PT Barnum in the hit musical film, will perform The Greatest Show.
Despite mixed reviews from critics, The Greatest Showman was a box office smash and its soundtrack, composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, has topped the UK charts UK for 28 non-consecutive weeks.
In both the UK and America, it has reached multi-platinum status, selling more than two million copies apiece.
Jackman confirmed his appearance in a fun video on his Instagram page, in which he jokingly lets the news slip to his dancers.
In the clip, he is seen telling himself: “Don’t tell anybody, keep it to yourself. I know it’s amazing but keep it to yourself,” before entering a dance studio.
He tells his co-stars: “We’re opening the Brits. Oh no! I didn’t tell you that, I didn’t tell you anything... we’re just going to rehearse, it doesn’t matter what we’re rehearsing for.
“Why don’t we just work on The Greatest Show for no reason? Don’t tell anyone. I shouldn’t have told you.”
The Brit Awards take place on February 20 at The O2 Arena London.