A NUMBER of West End performers and local stars will be appearing in the West End Gold show early next month.

It takes place at the Villa Marina, Douglas, on Sunday, December 4.

After a sell out performance in March, the show will once again deliver songs from the world's favourite musicals as well as some festive classics.

For the first time stars from the London stage will join together with local talent for the show.

The Isle of Man’s Stephen Palfreman will again be starring and he is delighted to be bringing West End Gold back to the Island.

He said: "When we were here in March we were overwhelmed with the reaction the show received.

"We were lucky enough to have Samantha Barks as our special guest and both the audience and the performers had a fantastic night."

Among the cast will be seasoned West End performers including Louise Clayton who is currently starring alongside Stephen in Blood Brothers, Richard Munday who is in the 25th anniversary production of Phantom of the Opera and Jodie Jacobs who has appeared in We Will Rock You and is now playing in the new show Rock of Ages.

Also flying in for the evening will be the West End Gold show band which will be led by Andy Smith whose credits include The Lion King, Les Miserables, Cats, Thriller Live and Buddy.

The cast will also be joined by The Manx Operatic Society and Douglas Choral Union who will be performing a preview of their forthcoming shows, Miss Saigon and Grand Hotel.

And the cast from The Youth Art Centre's production of Rent, which played to great acclaim at the Gaiety Theatre in September, will perform Seasons of Love from the show.

Stephen added: "We really wanted to involve some of the societies from the Island and we're really looking forward to working with them.

"It's a great chance for our West End cast and local performers to work together and the evening will be a great celebration of the amazing standard of talent on the Island."

Stephen, who plays Mickey in the West End production of Blood Brothers, said: "As always there'll be songs from lots of the well known musicals but we really want to give the show a festive flavour so there'll be plenty of music to really get you into the Christmas spirit.

"There'll be something for everybody and we hope to have the audience on their feet again at the end of the show."

Tickets are on sale at £20 for seats in the tiered stalls and dress circle. Cabaret style seating is also available at £22.50 or a full table of ten for £200. Concessions are available. To book, call into the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal, Douglas, call 600555 or go online at www.villagaiety.com