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Gates: 'Joseph' is why I became a singer
Published Thursday, Nov 27 2008, 02:20 GMT | By Michael Thornton
Rex Features
The star is taking on the lead role in the West End production of the story in February, replacing Any Dream Will Do winner Lee Mead.
"I have a lot to thank Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for as it is the reason I first started singing, after being chosen to play the lead in a school production when I was eight years old," he said.
"Ever since then it's been a dream of mine to appear in a West End musical. I am really honoured to be appearing at the Adelphi, stepping into that famous coat, and really can't wait to get stuck in!"
Other performers who have played the role on stage include Phillip Schofield and Jason Donovan.
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