JON ENGLISH IN 'PARIS'.

TICKETS ARE FLYING OUT THE DOOR FASTER THAN A SPARTAN SPEAR. BOOK NOW.

Jon English will make his historic first appearance in his own rock odyssey 'PARIS' from April 11 until 19 in Gosford, north of Sydney.

The veteran singer will play Menelaus the Greek King humiliated when his wife Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, is swept away by Prince Paris from Troy.

When the album of Paris was released in the 1990's Jon sung the role of Hector.

“ I have grown into Menelaus. I was too young before,” he joked.

The musical which had its world premiere at the Laycock Street Theatre in 2003 has been re-written and updated with beautiful new songs to be performed for the first time.

So impressed was Jon at the 2003 production that he has entrusted Central Coast Director Stuart Smith and Musical Director Andrew Swan to develop the new edition.

“ I am very excited to be in this production. ” he said.

A new pro-am company has been formed to stage the musical called Southern Cross Musicals.

The executive Producer is David Spicer - the theatrical agent for Paris.

"The talent on the Central Coast is phenomenal. It is a great place to showcase a new musical. For Paris fans they will surprised at how the musical has developed since it was first performed. About 30% has been altered. The story line is better developed and the writers have included some beautiful new songs," he said.

"Fans of Paris are coming from all over Australia to see it. This is well on the way to booking out as there are only 10 performances," he said.

Dates APRIL 11-19. Venue Laycock Street Theatre North Gosford. BOOKINGS 02 43 233 233.