RISING YOUNG MUSICAL THEATRE STAR SET TO JOIN CHESTER CHOIR AS SPECIAL GUEST

A rising young musical theatre star from Chester, who made her professional debut at Storyhouse in 2022, is set to take to the stage as the special guest of one of Chester's top choirs.

Phoebe Cheffings, a year 9 pupil at Chester's Catholic High will join Chester Male Voice choir for its annual Spring Festival concert at St Columba's Church in Chester on Friday 17^th May at 7pm.

At only 13 years old, Phoebe already has an impressive string of musical theatre credits to her name including making her professional debut in the premiere of Joss Stone and Dave Stewart's Musical "The Time Traveller's Wife" at Storyhouse in 2022. Other credits include "Anything Goes" (Dee and Alyn G&S Society, Theatr Clwyd), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Children's choir, Tip Top Productions, Theatr Clwyd), Only Kids Aloud Choir at St David's Hall, Cardiff and most recently playing the lead role in her school's production of "Annie". Phoebe is also one of the singers with the Chester Catholic High School Swing Band.

Speaking about the choir's Spring concert, Ron Webster, Chair of Chester Male Voice Choir said:

“I am delighted to announce the guest artist for our upcoming Spring Festival Concert is Pheobe Cheffings, a wonderful young singer who at only 13 years old, has already starred in many musical productions including playing Cossette in her school's production of "Les Misérables" as well as performing various roles throughout the UK, most certainly a rising star of the future. We have recently expanded our concert repertoire with a plethora of new pieces to please all age groups. We've listened to audience feedback and have moved our concert start times to 7pm. Tickets are available now via our website or from Chester visitor centre at Chester Town Hall.” 

Other events already in the pipeline for the choir include a concert tour of the Isle of Man. The choir will also be hosting members of Perth Male Voice Choir from Australia who will be visiting Chester as guests of the choir in July. Both choirs will take part in a special concert at Chester Town Hall. Other highlights include a concert with Sale Brass Band in Timperley and the Cheshire Police annual Carol Service at Chester Cathedral.

Ron Webster added:

“With a busy year of concerts and events ahead and led by our talented music team headed by our Musical Director Joe Mann, we are excited to begin to present our new repertoire.  We will be encouraging young talent to perform with us and are keen to welcome new members, especially those men from underrepresented groups within the Chester area. If you have always enjoyed singing and are looking for a new challenge please come and join us at one of our rehearsals or contact us through our website. Rehearsals take place at St Columba’s Church Hall each Sunday at 7pm where everyone receives a warm welcome."

Full details of Chester Male Voice Choir and all upcoming events including the special Spring concert can be found at: 

www.chestermalevoice.com 

...where tickets can be booked online.

Tickets can also be purchased in person at Chester Visitor Centre at Chester Town Hall.

Pictured - Rising musical theatre star Phoebe Cheffings who will join Chester Male Voice Choir as their special guest.