Centre Stage is the debut studio album from British pop singer Kimberley Walsh, released on 4 February 2013 through Decca Records. The album is Walsh's first solo music release outside of British girl group Girls Aloud after working in acting, television presenting, and theatre. It consists of covers of songs from popular musical theatre and musical films, a passion which Walsh has wished to pursue since she was just three years old, as well as two brand new songs. Centre Stage also features duets with fellow performers Louise Dearman and Ronan Keating.
Two kids try to bring together a group of misfits and put on the show of a lifetime in order to save their beloved youth centre. When the local after school youth club is threatened with closure, shy street dancer Jayden must team up with loudmouthed Ethan to not only organise the ultimate fundraiser but put together an unbeatable hip hop crew to save the day and win the girl.
Kimberley Walsh has joined the cast of Vertigo & SquareOne’s All Stars, which also features Theo Stevenson, Ashley Jensen, Hugh Dennis and Ashley Walters.
The Girls Aloud singer has recently starred as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical in London’s West End. She also had a cameo in Vertigo’s Horrid Henry: The Movie, which also starred Stevenson.
Walsh said: “I am thrilled to be joining the cast of All Stars. I have worked with Theo before on Horrid Henry and he is a huge talent. I loved the script as soon as I read it. It is a heart-warming family film that will put a huge smile on your face”
Producers Allan Niblo and James Richardson added: “We are delighted to have Kimberley for the role of Trish, she is a brilliant actress with an electric screen presence. She joins an amazing cast in what will be an exciting film.”
Ben Gregor makes his feature directorial debut based on the original script by Paul Gerstenberger. The story follows a group of misfits with a dream to put on a show to save their youth centre.
Germany’s SquareOne Entertainment co-produces. Protagonist Pictures handles international sales.