SHE started making waves on the local theatre scene as a teenager and within a few short years Bournemouth girl Amanda Chennell was enjoying the bright lights of the West End.

By the age of 21 she was playing Eponine in the legendary London production of Les Miserables and was invited to join the company of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's first revival of Jesus Christ Superstar in over a decade.

Recently though, Amanda's career has been put on hold while she concentrates on her very own family production - bringing up three children.

But the smell of the greasepaint and roar of the crowd still beckons and tomorrow night the Highcliffe-based performer will be back in action with a special show celebrating the big hits from the world of musical theatre.

Called Feelin' Good, it will be staged at the De La Salle Theatre at St Peter's School in Southbourne - a familiar venue for Amanda who studied drama and theatre there as a schoolgirl.

The concert will focus on some of the greatest music ever written for the stage from the golden age of Broad-way to the latest hits from the West End. In addition it will encompass everything from classic Motown soul to the legendary sounds of swing.

Amanda who says: "I've always loved singing, but have been very happy to put that on hold for a while and focus on the kids" adds that she is really looking forward to tomorrow nights show.

She will be joined on stage by local favourites the Swing Unlimited Big Band, together with her musical director James Stead.

Special guest will be another local favourite whose currently enjoying big success opn the West End stage, Amanda's good friend, Earl Carpenter, who has just landed the title role in the London production of The Phantom Of The Opera.

Feelin' Good plays The De La Salle Theatre at St Peter's School in Southborne tomorrow (October 3) night for tickets and further information call the box office on 01425-276801.