Efron keen to appear in West End

Rex Features

High School Musical star Zac Efron reportedly wants to appear in the West End.

The teen heartthrob is keen to be viewed as a serious performer and showcase his skills on the London stage.

A source said: "Zac wants to prove what a real actor he is. He wants to show off his full range of talents."

Efron starred in 2007 musical Hairspray as well as two instalments of Disney's smash-hit High School Musical franchise. The third movie is scheduled for release in October.

He has also branched out into non-singing roles, including upcoming period drama Me And Orson Welles and Matthew Perry age-switch comedy Seventeen Again.

> Efron discusses 'High School Musical 3'