FANS of Adam Faith will be pleased to hear he's coming back to Blackpool's Grand Theatre to star in the hit musical, A Chorus Line.

But they could be in for something of a surprise.

Even though the star, most famous after acting in TV's Love Hurts drama series, has got one of the most important parts, he will only be on stage for about half an hour.

For the rest of the time he will be sitting back in the audience. You never know, he might even be sitting next to you.

Adam will be playing the part of a choreographer picking dancers for a top Broadway show.

The story follows the dreams and ambitions of 28 young hopeful dancers wanting to make it on to the stage.

The critics have hailed the show as 'magnificent' and described it as 'a superb explosive musical full of classic numbers and fabulous dance'.

But despite the high energy performance, Adam Faith has said that for him it will be more like a break.

He said: "The real stars are the dancers. I just audition them and do one song and dance routine at the end.

"For me, coming to Blackpool and doing this show will be like a real fun holiday.

"I get to relax in this show. It's not really too much like hard work.

"Also, I can't wait to be in Blackpool itself. I will be seeing old friends and going to South Shore Tennis Club where I am a long-standing member.

"Coming to Blackpool for me is just like coming home."

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