Ronan Keating will assume the lead role in the West End production of Once.
Recently seen as a judge on the Australian X Factor, the Dubliner will play Guy in the stage adaptation of the Oscar winning film.
Speaking to The Guardian, Keating admitted: “A musical is never something I thought I’d do. But it was the combination of great dialogue from playwright Enda Walsh and great songs. I just fell in love with it."
While acknowledging that there is a certain level of trepidation linked with treading the boards, Keating is still excited by the prospect of performing 8 times a week from November 17. "I have to say that I’m very anxious about the whole thing. I’m not doing Once to prove that I’m worldly or cultured. I just love the role.”