Hi everybody!

SO sorry it’s been a while since the last blog update – but those of you who have been following this amazing journey I’ve been on will know that I’ve been to the other side of the world and back! I’m still stunned by the fantastic experience that was the Jesus Christ Superstar Australian tour and would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved.

Well, the tour opened in Perth and I got off to the best possible start by bumping right into a kangaroo on my early morning jog!! It doesn’t get any more Australian than that! Perth is a lovely city and we had the kind of sunny winter weather we can only dream about back home. The audiences were just fantastic, such an enthusiastic response and we had great reviews. Then off to Adelaide and unfortunately this was a low spot for me. I had been fighting a throat infection and not winning. On doctor’s orders I was forced to miss two performances……….almost an unknown experience for me and a huge disappointment. But Rory (my understudy) did a cracking job and with rest I was able to look forward to Sydney.

Wow! What a place! My hotel room had a stunning view and we were greeted with open arms. Wonderful audiences who really helped me through the challenge of playing the role five times in less than fifty five hours. . I need to take a moment here to say thank you to all the Australian fans who came to see Superstar. Your warmth and support was truly amazing and I don’t think any of us in the cast will ever forget it.

Next stop Brisbane and yet another wonderful warm Oz welcome. We also found time to go to the Australia zoo, and met everything from elephants to a very scary snake! I also got to spend more time with Mel C, and we were both sorry to say goodbye to Andrew O’Keefe who left the show here – we missed him! Have to say Leon was fabulous and gave us great shows. Melbourne proved the point yet again! While I was there, I went to the world premiere of King Kong, another unforgettable experience!! I don’ t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like it. The special effects were truly extraordinary, and I’d like to say a huge well done to Esther Hannaford. This girl has electric presence and a beautiful voice – check her out on YouTube. And you can’t leave Australia without a trip to Ramsey Street! Thanks to all those who offered me a VIP tour around the Neighbours studios. I really enjoyed seeing all the stuff we’ve seen on the tele brought to life.

We finished back in Brisbane with a wonderful last show and last night party. I was definitely in need of a bit of R and R by this point and I found just the place. Ten days in Noosa gave me a chance to really chill out and enjoy what Australia has to offer. Two magical days dolphin and whale-watching and another day swimming in Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island. The water there is supposed to have health and cosmetic properties………well. I’m not sure if I looked any better, but I certainly felt marvelous!

So there it is. Five crazy, irreplaceable weeks. I’ve got a laptop full of photos, but more importantly, a head full of very precious memories. Thank you Australia. And thank you to everyone of you who voted for me on Superstar and made all this possible.

But in this business we never stand still! I’ve now rejoined the lovely cast of the Rocky Horror Show tour. It will be great to be with the gang again and I’m loving working with the stunning Dani Harmer who will be Janet to my Brad. I’ll be on stage for the week in Darlington, starting July 23rd, and then we are taking it all over the country. Check out dates and venues on

www.rockyhorror.co.uk, and then come and see the show and join in the fun!! Don’t forget your suspenders!!

I can’t sign off without saying the biggest thank you to Kimberley Walsh for inviting me to sing with her at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the Rays Of Sunshine concert. What a place to sing! An amazing afternoon on stage with great talent!! Watch out too for some more interesting news about autumn/winter 2013/14. My lips are sealed at the moment. But one thing I can say for sure – the Superstar team will be back on the road in October for the second UK tour. Dates and venues at www.jesuschristsuperstar.com. Hopefully we’ll see you at an arena near you!

Love and luck to you all,