Paul Potts an opera tenor famously won the “Britain´s got talent” a competition run by ITV, with a rendition of Nessun Dorma, which at the time had a standing ovation, mind you a fantastic aria. Unfortunately these days it always produces an image of world cup football, what can one say!

I think what makes Paul so endearing is his not so much as a rags to riches story, but a story of someone who is almost Mr average, if you can say that about someone with such a fantastic ability. Non the less the fact is he could have been your local store manager, which for me makes it even more special.

Paul isn’t a stranger to preforming on stage, as he has appeared in various amateur opera productions from 1999 to 2003.

But thanks to his appearance on the big screen, or for finally dealing with his demons or lack of confidence he has now been catapulted into the lime light and will therefore be appearing at the Manchester Apollo on Friday 16th October 2009 – 7.30pm

Tickets are available from here.

I was going to leave it at that, but I have to admit my love of opera and have his video play below, well I can indulge myself sometimes..

Looks like these tickets are hard to come by but try Ticketmaster for VIP packages

Well I am sure Rufus Wainwright is eagerly awaiting to see his operatic show Prima Donna finally hit the stage at the at the Manchester Palace Theatre on 10th 12th 14th 17th and 19th July 2009 as part of the Manchester International Festival.

The original show was planed at the New York Metropolitan Opera, until Rufus wanted to keep its Libretto in French, well what do the Americans know about culture!

So hats off to Manchester for picking up the baton, what I am sure will be a huge hit.

Tickets available via TicketMaster