A 70-year-old theatre in Salisbury welcomed its new celebrity president with some theatrical drama before celebrating together.

Studio Theatre's new president - I'm A Celebrity winner Christopher Biggins arrived from London on Thursday, June 1 and was whisked off to the theatre for a complete tour and to greet members.

He was then entertained by a performance of Murder in Little Grimley which had been entered into the Totton one-act festival earlier in the year.

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Director of Productions, Jackie Pilkington said: “As Christopher was brought up in Salisbury, he was delighted to visit it again and also, see such an impressive new addition to the cultural scene.

“We are thrilled to have him as our president and hope to see much more of him.”

Following the performance, Christopher gave a speech in his about the life of an actor in the world of theatre and promised to visit as often as possible in the future.  

Studio Theatre is located in Ashley Road, Salisbury and is a purpose-built 92-seater theatre performing various shows throughout the year. 

For more information on future productions, visit studiotheatre.org.uk