DIG out your suspenders and dust off your feather boas, theatre’s most risque musical is back in town.

Starring Diana Vickers, Paul Cattermole and Liam Tamne, The Rocky Horror Show will be warping its way to the Pavilion theatre for a week from Monday.

And X Factor 2008 star Diana is loving every minute of it.

“It’s just got so much energy,” she says.

“It’s certainly its own show and is different to any other musical. It’s the first time I’ve done singing, dancing and acting in a professional show and it’s a fantastic beginning for me.

“It’s got such a cult following and it’s just a great show to be a part of.”

She’s even coping well with the notorious Rocky fanbase with audiences in full participation mode - heckling, dancing, dressing up and throwing confetti.

“It took a bit of getting used to! I found rehearsals quite a difficult process as most of the cast had done it all before and I had the director shouting things out at me.

“Nothing can prepare you for when it happens for real though! The audiences just love it. They are so lovely and kind though and just want to have a good time.”

The 24-year-old is no stranger to the stage after appearing in the West End production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.

And she has been able to draw comparisons with her new more racy character.

“Janet really grows as a character. Brad likes to think that he makes the decisions, but really she does. She just lets him think he’s the alpha male.

“She becomes a sassy, sexy vixen. So she goes on a journey just like Little Voice.”

After Little Voice, Diana then went on to star in the West End production of comedy farce The Duck House alongside Ben Miller and Simon Shepherd.

But musical theatre is where she sees her future.

“I feel very lucky to be doing this. When I was younger, it’s all I ever wanted to do. I’d love to do more musical theatre, especially shows like Chicago or Wicked.

“I’d also love to do some TV, maybe comedy or drama, something a bit more serious.”

But it was music that gave Diana her big break.

After reaching the semi-final stage of the TV talent contest, she hit the top spot with her debut single Once and album Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree, but has taken a step back from pop stardom.

“I haven’t really thought about my music for a while.

“When I write I like to work with a certain songwriter in London, so it hasn’t been possible while I’ve been on tour.

“Sometimes I think of lyrics, but I’m definitely more inspired when I’m in the studio.

“I want to concentrate on my acting for now, but I might go back to it.”

Music’s loss is theatre’s gain.

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