IT'S a busy time for Debra Stephenson. Not only is The Impressions Show star preparing for her first one-woman show at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, on May 30, but she has been recording the first series of Newzoids, ITV's satirical puppet show inspired by classic eighties comedy Spitting Image.

The show, which hit the screen last week, marks a real 'back to the future' moment for Debra who got an early break in television when she appeared in the original Spitting Image. Debra had previously made it through to the final of Opportunity Knocks and went on to star in Bad Girls and Coronation Street. Next month, Debra will be showcasing some of her favourite singing and comedy impressions at the Lighthouse.

She said: “This is me turning full circle really and going back to what I always wanted to do as a kid. “It's a musical impressions show with a full orchestra and we'll have a laugh along the way. “It really appeals to me being able to do this show in my local theatre.”

Debra moved to Poole in 2009 with her husband James and their two children Max and Zoe and is an active patron of local charities Julia's House and Lewis Manning.

Her Impressions Show will feature some of the most popular songs ever recorded, for one night only Debra Stephenson presents an evening of musical and comedy impressions. Backed by the James Stead Orchestra, the star of The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson and Radio 4's Dead Ringers, not to mention Coronation Street and Bad Girls, delves into her record collection to showcase some of the best known female singers of the 20th century and into the modern age.

Fans will also recognise many of Debra's favourite comedy impressions. Debra said: “I'm really excited to be doing this, especially as it's in my home theatre. “It's a proper, old-fashioned night of light entertainment with something for everyone. “The first half of the show starts with the jazz age - Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington and Ella Fitzgerald, then we move through the sixties with Cilla Black, Lulu, Sandie Shaw, into the seventies and eighties and up to the noughties with Christina Aguilera and a bit of Britney and beyond with Amy Winehouse and Skyfall from Adele.

“While it's not a stand-up show as such, there's still plenty of room for voices like Cheryl Cole and Davina MacCall, as well as some of my own personal favourites including Sarah Millican and Miranda… plus lots of fab frocks, glitz and glamour. “I can't wait!”