watch One-Minute World News

News Front Page
Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Middle East
South Asia
UK
Business
Health
Science & Environment
Technology
Entertainment
Also in the news
-----------------
Video and Audio
-----------------
Programmes
Have Your Say
In Pictures
Country Profiles
Special Reports

Related BBC sites

Languages
Page last updated at 15:03 GMT, Sunday, 3 August 2008 16:03 UK
E-mail this to a friend Printable version

Nancy star wins Cabaret lead role

Sam Barks
Sam will star opposite dancer Wayne Sleep in the production of Cabaret

Manx teenager Sam Barks who shot to fame as a finalist in the TV talent show "I'd Do Anything" has scooped the top role in a West End touring show.

Sam beat thousands of hopefuls to come third in the BBC Saturday night show to win the role of Nancy in the West End production of Oliver at the end of May.

Now the Laxey youngster is to star opposite dancer Wayne Sleep in Cabaret.

Sam, 17, will take the role of Sally Bowles which was made famous by Liza Minelli in the film version.



E-mail this to a friend Printable version

Isle of Man BBC Isle of Man
Sport, travel, weather, things to do, features and much more

SEE ALSO
Sir Paul reveals support for Sam
27 May 08 |  Isle of Man
Rachel's Nancy hopes are dashed
26 May 08 |  Northern Ireland
Nancy series picks its finalists
25 May 08 |  Entertainment
'Isle of Sam' honour for TV star
30 Apr 08 |  Isle of Man

RELATED BBC LINKS
I'd Do Anything
Sam Barks profile

RELATED INTERNET LINKS
Isle of Man government
Sam Barks
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

TOP ISLE OF MAN STORIES
Longer Christmas break for pupils
Gang break man's jaw in attack
Two women stop attack in street

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Chinese activist Feng Zhengdu Terminal man
The Chinese activist in limbo at Tokyo's Narita airport
Barack Obama What's he done?
Obama's Peace Prize rewards aims, not results
Shopper with basket Swipe it yourself
The tyranny of the self-service store checkout

Skip to top

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Explore the BBC

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific