MISS SAIGON's Hugh Maynard to Mark Release of New Album at London Hippdrome

Hugh Maynard, currently starring as John in Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre - is to mark the release of his eagerly awaited solo debut, Album Hugh Maynard - Something inside so Strong, with an initimate concert supported by a 4-piece band.

As well as performing songs from the album, a vibrant collection of rock, soul and musical theatre numbers, Hugh will be joined on stage at the London Hippdrome on Wednesday 25 March by two very special guest stars - his acclaimed, award-winning Miss Saigon co-stars, Kwang-Ho Hong and Rachelle Ann Go.

Hugh Maynard - Something inside so Strong gives an amazing insight into Hugh's range and eclecrtic musical taste. Key tracks include Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On, John Farnham's You're The Voice, Seal's Kiss From A Rose and his own showstopping anthem Bui Doi from Miss Saigon.

The album will be available the same day at the Prince Edward Theatre, Dress Circle Records and via Hugh Maynard's official website (www.hugh-maynard.com). A digital version will be available to download on iTunes and Google Play.

Further information and events will be released on Hugh Maynard's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/OfficialHughMaynard).

Hugh said, "I have dedicated this album to the people who have continued to love and support me. It is amazing what you can achieve when people have belief in you".

Hugh Maynard has a long history of delighting audiences in musical theatre, on TV, as a musician and concert performer. He made his West End debut in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar playing Simon Zealotes and Judas Iscariot. Since then he has appeared as Simba in The Lion King, and has performed in Notre Dame de Paris, Follies, Dancing in the Streets and Sister Act. Hugh has also enjoyed success touring the UK, Europe and America singing with the rock group The Tenors of Rock. Hugh performed at the 2012 London Olympic Games concert and sang with The Tenors of Rock on The X Factor in 2013, reaching the judges home stage with Gary Barlow.