A student from St Albans will join the West End cast of the internationally award-wining Billy Elliot the Musical.

Daisy Herron, 12, from Living the Dream performing arts, is scheduled to join the show this week to perform as a ballet girl alongside the central character of Billy Elliot in Mrs Wilkinson’s ballet class. Mrs Wilkinson’s ballet girls feature throughout the show as the children’s ensemble, accompanying Billy on his dancing journey.

The STAGS pupil said: "I can’t wait for my opening night in Billy Elliot this week, it is very exciting to be part of this great show and perform in the West End, rehearsing has been fun but a lot of hard work and I’m looking forward to all my friends and family watching me perform."