Laura lands dream role
A teenage actress has landed her dream role in a forthcoming production of a hit musical.
Laura Roberts is set to play Elle Woods in the Customs House Summer School version of Legally Blonde: The Musical.
Laura, 14, from Cleadon, said: “I am so excited. I literally can’t wait. Legally Blonde has been my favourite musical since I first heard the soundtrack and I love the storyline.”
The show is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon, which has also been big on Broadway and the West End.
Elle is a sorority girl who attempts to win back her exboyfriend, Warner Huntington III, by getting a law degree from Harvard University. Her personality is totally out of sync with her classmates, who refuse to take her seriously, but she finds a friend in Emmett Richardson, who gives her advice.
When she eventually realises Warner will never take her back, she sets out to prove herself on her own terms.
Laura will be joined on stage by James Jobling, 15, from Sunderland, who will play Warner and Robert Wilson Baker, 19, from Cullercoats who plays Emmett.
Gareth Hunter, who is directing the Summer School performance, said: “Legally Blonde is a big, bright, fun musical with some really catchy tunes.”
James said: “My favourite thing about Summer School is the ability to spend three weeks with people you love spending time with and either making or building upon friendships.”
The Customs House Summer School presents Legally Blonde: The Musical at The Customs House in Mill Dam, South Shields, from Friday, August 11 to Sunday, August 13. Performances start at 7pm on Friday and 2pm and 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are from £10 and available from the box office on (0191) 454 1234 or online at www.customshouse. co.uk.