Teen Star Bea Ward Breaks Records as Youngest Miss Saigon Lead!

Bea Ward, a 17-year-old actress from Herefordshire, has made history by becoming the youngest person ever to play the lead role in the musical Miss Saigon. Bea, who is from Leominster, was cast as Kim in the production, which began its UK tour at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre last week. She described her journey so far as 'wild' and said she never imagined she would be in this position. Bea explained, 'I never thought I'd be here in my life but I'm just soaking it all in. '

The role of Kim in Miss Saigon is usually given to actresses who are at least 17 or turning 18, so Bea was surprised to even be considered. She was only 16 when she was chosen for the part. Bea recalled how she kept getting callbacks and emails asking her to return for more auditions, and it started to feel real. When she finally got the role, she was amazed and proud, saying, 'I've made history, which is kind of crazy because I never thought I'd do that. I'm just really grateful. '

Miss Saigon tells the story of a 17-year-old girl who escapes from war and falls in love with an American man. Bea described the musical as an 'epic love story journey' and said it is a true story for many Vietnamese people during the fall of Saigon. She feels honored to share this story and continue its legacy. Despite her impressive achievements, Bea has never had formal acting or singing training. She learns by watching others and taking advice from people around her. Bea encourages other young people to believe in themselves and have confidence, saying, 'If you believe in yourself and you have that inner confidence, you can truly do anything you want to do. '

Bea's story is inspiring for young people who want to follow their dreams. She shows that with hard work, determination, and self-belief, it is possible to achieve great things, even if you start young or have little experience. Bea hopes her journey will encourage others to take chances and pursue their goals, no matter how big they seem. The musical Miss Saigon is not only a chance for Bea to make history but also to share an important story with audiences across the UK.