Diana Vickers wins London theatre award
3:10pm Tuesday 16th February 2010 in
DIANA Vickers was crowned London Newcomer of the Year at the WhatsOnStage Theatregoers’ Choice Awards.
Up against the likes of Lenny Henry (Othello) and Nicholas Hoult (New Boy), Diana won the prestigious gong for her lead role in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the Vaudeville Theatre.
Diana, 18, was among a list of stars who won awards at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, including Jude Law and Rowan Atkinson.
Diana, who is from Huncoat, and attended Westholme School, Blackburn, also confirmed her debut album will be called Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree.
Her first single Once is released on April 19.
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Raffles47
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4:58pm Tue 16 Feb 10
Stone Cold
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8:46am Wed 17 Feb 10
TheReason
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8:28pm Fri 26 Feb 10
I remember them on this site saying that she'll fade into insignificance and try her best to stay in the lime light.
Well, she is definitely in the lime light.
I hate to say I was right but... I was right!
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Totally says...
3:36pm Tue 16 Feb 10
Looking forward to seeing you on your tour! Tickets bought already.