THEATRE star Lee Mead will be taking the stage to “sing a personal tribute” to Sir David Amess, saying the late MP “did so much to support art and culture in Southend”.
Lee, who comes from Southend, has been announced as the next act lined up to perform at the memorial concert at on Sunday, February 13.
The Cliffs Pavilion, in Station Road, Westcliff, will be the venue for the concert to celebrate Sir David’s life and remember his legacy.
Lee, the musical theatre and television actor, will celebrate Southend’s city status and pay tribute to Sir David.
Lee first shot to fame after winning the BBC series “Any Dream Will Do” to take the role of Joseph in the West End in 2007.
The Southend-born star then released “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door” in June 2007, which entered the UK Singles Download Charts peaking at number two.
He has since starred in BBC1’s Holby City where he played nurse Lofty Chiltern.
Lee spoke of his admiration for Sir David and his work and added he was looking forward to playing a part in marking…
