CROONER Dean Martin will be brought to life in a new musical in Leytonstone.

Deano, which follows the life and times of the famous singer from bottle to bottle and as a member of the famous Rat Pack has been produced by a local playwright.

Actor and singer Tony Phillips, who wrote the musical, will play the hard drinking, hard living singer in the production in Leytonstone Library next week.

"Deano is a two-man show, I play Deano, Frank Sinatra and Elvis, and actor Alexis Saunders gives a great performance as Jerry Lewis," he said.

Deano is in the Lecture Hall at Leytonstone Library, Church Lane, Leytonstone, from 8pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets at £6 (£3 concessions) will be available on the door.

July 9, 2002 12:30