Buckley teen Marissa Leigh joins Liverpool Theatre School

Marissa Leigh, 16, has taken a step towards her dream of a career in musical theatre after landing a spot at the Liverpool Theatre School.

The former Hawarden High School student, who has been performing since she was two, impressed the school with her audition performance.

She was accepted into the school’s musical theatre training programme.

Liverpool Theatre School is known for shaping the careers of many stage and screen stars, with alumni starring in popular productions such as Mamma Mia!, Frozen, SIX, Starlight Express, Blood Brothers, and Wicked.

Ms Leigh, who trained at Elsberdance, said: "I was absolutely ecstatic when I found out I’d been given the chance to train at Liverpool Theatre School.

"Performing professionally is all I want to do and I feel very privileged to have this incredible opportunity.

"I’m so excited about my new adventure."

Maxine Ellis, the principal of Liverpool Theatre School, said: "It’s clear that Marissa is very talented, she has huge potential to succeed in the industry.

"We’re thrilled to welcome her to Liverpool Theatre School, where she will have the opportunity to develop her skills, work on her technique and grow as a performer in preparation for her future career."

The school, which has patrons including 'dance legend' Wayne Sleep OBE and TV and musical theatre star Anita Dobson, only accepts the most gifted students in their professional training programmes in dance, musical theatre, and acting.

The Ofsted ‘outstanding’ performing arts school hosts an annual graduate showcase in London’s West End and stages shows at nearby theatres throughout the year.

It provides training designed to equip young people with the necessary skills to succeed in the industry.

The school encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and provides several fully-funded places and bursaries to make training more accessible.

For more information about Liverpool Theatre School, visit liverpooltheatreschool.co.uk.