TV star and West End leading man Lee Mead brings his solo show to Southampton later this month. 

The Best Of Me is at Central Hall on Thursday, May 29.

As he prepares to go back out on the road Lee, who shot to fame on the BBC reality TV show Any Dream Will Do, told us all about the production, starring his live band and including selected songs from his musical influences and 20 year career. 

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He said: "I’m really excited to be back on tour. I have been in quite a few West End musicals and plays over the years, and done a lot of TV but I honestly have to say going out for two hours and singing great songs is what I love the most.

"I really enjoy travelling to the different towns and cities no matter how big or small the venue as well. There is something really special about performing and travelling to people's hometowns.

"I guess with a West End show you are part of a bigger company and a bigger scale production, so you are a part of a machine where everyone has to come together every night to put on the show. With a musical and playing a lead role, generally depending on the part you may only have three or four songs to sing in the show with mainly script and a story. The reason I love doing the concert tours is that I can sing up to 20 songs a night from all different genres and musicals as well, so you have more freedom with the material of what to sing.

"For me, you can’t beat the feeling of that instant connection or interaction with an audience."

Lee has starred in Wicked, Legally Blonde, Chicago, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and We Will Rock You in theatre and in Casualty and Holby City on TV. 

He has also released several successful albums that showcase his powerful vocals and impressive range.

Join Lee for an evening of unforgettable music from the world of musical theatre, contemporary hits and his new EP.

Tickets from centralhall.org.uk