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Sam Barks steps up for local company

Actress announced as Taylorian patron

A local theatre company has announced a new addition to its team.

Samantha Barks is now patron of Taylorian Productions, which was founded in 2007 by Patrick Taylor, who sadly passed away the following year.

Recently, she played the part of Eponine in Les Miserables, alongside Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman, and is now starring as Vivien in Pretty Woman on Broadway.

Miss Barks has said that she looks forward to her new role, and helping the company where possible.

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