At the age of just 19, Victoria Hart will accompany Russell Watson under the bright lights of the Broadway stage on Tuesday night (8 July).

Russell was signed by The Decca Music Group to a five-album deal, and, in September 2000, his debut recording, The Voice, was released to huge critical and public acclaim.

In 2006 he released The Ultimate Collection, a compilation of his greatest hits so far.

Victoria is no stranger to the limelight, impressing audiences last year at the Cannes Film Festival.

She has been asked to sing two solos backed by the orchestra, as well as a classical duet with Russell during his performance.

She said: "I was 16 years old when I started recording my debut album. I'm now an old woman of 19, with new ideas, a stronger voice and an experimental nature.

"I'm having lots of fun pushing the boundaries of swing, jazz and blues, which is the music I'm known for, although I prefer not to be pigeonholed. I regard myself as a pop singer taking influences from every genre of music, in particular the swing era of the '40s and '50s.

"I love that Russell is called the People's Tenor. I think it's fantastic that he is a crossover artist, singing not only classical but swing, jazz, blues and even country music.

"His distinctive style during the last 10 years has made operatic and classical music accessible to the masses.

"I hope, even in a small way, I can do the same with my music. Crossover means constant experimentation and musical development. I love it."

The performance starts at 7.30pm, with tickets costing £35, available from www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.uk or by calling 01733 316100.