A BOURNEMOUTH musician who had a double lung transplant three years ago is to take to the stage at Christchurch’s Regent Centre next month.

Charles Michael Duke, who has appeared on ITV’s ‘Loose Women’ and BBC’s ‘This is my Song’, is set to premiere his one man show on Saturday October 16.

The show will see Charles talk about his life from the beginning to now, whilst performing a songbook that goes along with it.

Charles was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.

It eventually caused so much infection and bacteria to build up that he needed a double lung transplant.

After three years of waiting, and three failed matches, his double lung transplant finally went ahead in May 2018.

The global pandemic has resulted in the show being delayed three times, but now Charles says he is ready to grace the stage and celebrate the occasion.

“This has always been the way I imagined celebrating my transplant anniversary,” said Charles.

He added: “I first thought of the idea a couple of years before I finally ended up having my transplant and I have been working on production ever since then.

“Previously acting jobs have always got in the way, but I finally booked the show in and I’m so excited to get on that stage.”

Charles will perform alongside a full band, backing dancers and special guests.

Since his Transplant, Charles has played many leading stage roles including Buttons in 'Cinderella', held at The Regent Centre, Judas in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre and Sonny and Meatloaf in the UK tour of 'Believe: the Cher Songbook'.

He is now taking a break from that tour to perform the world premiere of his - 'Three Years On'.

Charles’ one-man show featuring songs from Jesus Christ Superstar, Charles’ Internet viral original songs, and his lockdown duet with Matt Lucas of ‘Baked Potato’.

Tickets for the first and only performance at the Regent Centre are priced at £16.50 and are available from the Regent Centre Box Office on 01202 499199, or at www.regentcentre.co.uk.