THE musical star of an amateur production is travelling thousands of miles to ensure that the show is all right on the night.

Andrea Atkinson is taking the lead role of Mabel in the West End Operatic Society's production of Mack and Mabel.

While she lives in Eaglescliffe, Teesside, the drama society is based in Newcastle, where the show will be performed at the Theatre Royal, in April.

Andrea has been attending rehearsals in Newcastle, and by the time the show opens she will have covered 3,000 miles from her home to the theatre.

Andrea's co-star is Chris Richardson, of Durham, who will play Mack.