Return date for Katherine

Dec 12 2008 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

INTERNATIONAL operatic star Katherine Jenkins returns to the MEN Arena on Thursday, December 18.

Katherine, who appeared alongside Darcey Bussell in Viva La Diva at the Arena in May, returns to Manchester to perform arias from her new album.

Katherine said: “Although I love being in Viva La Diva, it’s meant that I haven’t actually done a concert tour for two years. I am so excited to be going back out on the road with an orchestra and to be premiering some songs from the new album.”

Katherine Jenkins was first discovered at the age of 12, when she became the BBC Welsh Choirgirl of the year.Š

She has since gone from strength to strength, performing at major international venues including the Sydney Opera House, producing five acclaimed albums, all of which entered the classical charts at number one.

Special guests supporting Katherine will be four-piece Blake.

Tickets are priced £30, £35 and £40. Ring 0844 847 8000 or visit www.men-arena.com.