From Broadway to the Carriageworks: Smash hit Jonathan Larson musical Rent coming to Leeds next week

Bite My Thumb theatre company will tour the Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning musical around Yorkshire in March and April.

Set in the East Village of New York City, the iconic musical Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.

It has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

For the actors involved in the project, they spoke to the YEP about their excitement.

"This part and this show have grown to mean a lot to me and really embody a lot of how I feel about the world and how people should be with each other." said, Paul Lonsdale, who will play the role of Mark.

"Being able to share that message surrounded by such talented and incredible people is such an honour. Even before a foot is set on stage, I’m excited to just get in a room with them and have a blast rehearsing."