Laurence

I'd Do Anything Oliver finalist Laurence, who is 11 years old, is from Cheshire.

Shrek fan Laurence thinks Ron Moody should have played Fagin forever, and would love to have played Oliver opposite him. His favourite musical is The Lion King, and when he's older he wants to be an inventor.

Will Laurence be choosen to share the title role in the new West End production of Oliver at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London?

Saturday 29 March 2008: Out of the 12 Oliver finalists, it was announced that Gwion had been selected to go forward to the semi-finals - read more.

Saturday 5 April 2008: This week it was announced that Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh had selected Chester to go forward to the Semi Finals - read more - will Laurence be selected next week to them in the Semi Finals?

Saturday 12 April 2008: This week it was announced that Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh had selected Arthur to be the third Oliver Finalist to go forward to the Semi Finals - read more - will Arthur be selected next week to them in the Semi Finals?

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