West End star Kerry Ellis gave an invaluable performance masterclass to the pupils of Little Voices.

Ms Ellis, who is set to play Grizabella in Cats this month, shared her professional tips and techniques to the class of six to 18-year-olds at St Mary the Virgin, Putney High Street, on Sunday, February 1.

Ashlea Pearson, principal of Little Voices, said: "We were so lucky that Kerry agreed to take time out of her hectic performance schedule to come and do this masterclass for Little Voices, and the children loved it and got so much out of it.

"To be so close, for a day, to someone this experienced and professional, and have her share her tips, techniques, dilemmas and solutions, is invaluable to the students and we were so delighted to be able to put on the event."