As I’m sure you’re aware, Josh Harnett is appearing in Rain Man at The Apollo Theatre. Mr. Hartnett has been setting a fair few hearts a’flutter in the office. Even some of the most level headed members of the Show and Stay® team are swooning at the mention of his name. Seeing my boss mumble the word “dreamy” into her keyboard when I’m certain she should be fiddling with a spreadsheet has set me thinking. Just who are the most beautiful people in the West End? (except your good selves of course). There’s only one way to solve this, a top five!

5) Nina Söderquist

I’m sure anyone who has read my entries on this blog will be aware, I’m quite taken with the lovely Ms. Söderquist. She is currently appearing in Spamalot as ‘The Lady of the Lake’ and she is superb in the role. A powerful voice, magnetic stage presence and some saucy costumes do nothing to detract from Söderquist’s loveliness. Interesting Fact: Nina Söderquist got the role of ‘The Lady in the Lake’ by winning a Swedish reality TV show.

4) Rebecca Lock

Funny ladies are attractive, that’s why I nurse a secret soft spot for Dawn French. Combine funny with a disarming ‘girl next door’ charm and you have Rebecca Lock. Currently playing ‘Kate Monster’ and ‘Lucy the Slut’ in the hilarious Avenue Q, Miss Lock is the joker of our top five. Interesting Fact: Lock played a bridesmaid in Bridget Jones’ Diary, the scene was later cut.

3)Lee Mead

I’m told “It’s something to do with the curly hair”. Whatever his secret, Mr. Mead certainly has a pronounced effect on the ladies, despite his slightly garish coat. Mead shot to fame after winning the BBC reality casting show Any Dream Will Do and has enjoyed positive reviews in the title role in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Mead is scheduled to leave the hugely popular revival of Joseph in January. Interesting Fact: Mead was a dancer in Geri Halliwell’s It’s Raining Men music video.

2) Josh Hartnett

As I mentioned earlier, Josh Hartnett is currently the Show and Stay® heartthrob. In fairness, I can see why, he has the whole broody thing working for him and he is clearly no stranger to a treadmill. Perhaps I could try and compete, but truth be told I love biscuits far too much. Hartnett’s West End debut is due soon, he is to appear in the stage adaption of hit 1980s film, Rain Man. Interesting Fact: One of Hartnett’s earliest appearances in a major Hollywood film was in Halloween H20 alongside LL Cool J and Jamie Lee Curtis.

1) Ruthie Henshall

No doubt you’ll have heard Ms. Henshall’s name quite alot recently. After the very upsetting early closure of Marguerite and the revelations regarding her ties with Prince Edward, Henshall has been in the spotlight both on and off the stage. Every bit the high-class showgirl, Henshall has appeared in a staggering array of musicals and has been nominated for four Olivier Awards. Recently Henshall has appeared on ITV’s Dancing on Ice as a judge. A talented actress, a breathtaking singer and a mother of two, Henshall is the yummy mummy of our list. Interesting Fact:Henshall’s husband, Tim Howar, is the lead singer of rock band, ‘Van Tramp’.

Perhaps a slightly controversial top five, I’m sure many of you disagree with our choices. Let us know if we have missed out your favourites or if you think you have a more accurate top five. Use the comment box and let us know. Perhaps with Hairspray: The School Musical, the meteoric rise of teen sensation, George Sampson and some big cast changes coming up, this list will need updating sooner than you’d think.

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