Jodie Prenger to star in Les Miserables
Jodie Prenger
Jodie Prenger, winner of BBC 1’s “I’d Do Anything” will make her debut in London’s West End in Les Miserables. The role is to act as preparation for the role to come, the lead as Nancy in Oliver!
Jodie won her role in Oliver! on the BBC 1 TV show, beating off thousands of other hopefuls in the reality show and being voted for by the public. 28-year-old Jodie isn’t playing the lead in Les Mis, she’ll be part of the ensemble in order for her to become accustomed the West End stage. In addition to appearing in Les Mis as part of her training, she’s been receiving tutorage at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Oliver! is set to open in December. Before then Jodie will appear in Les Miserables for just a few weeks, starting from next week, and the Queen’s Theatre. She will gain valuable experience playing a variety of smaller roles in order for her to gain experience.
Cameron Mackintosh is the producer of Oliver!
One of the great things about Jodie is that she grasps every opportunity offered to her and she is eager to work.
When she won I’d Do Anything, Jodie told me that she didn’t want to sit around for six months but wanted to really use the time before going into rehearsals – I’m delighted that this is one of the things she’s chosen to do.