Paul Chuckle prepares for stage debut at National Theatre

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice tells the story of as a shy girl who rarely ventures outside her bedroom, until her talent for imitating famous singers is recognised by a local promoter.

Elliott will perform alongside Silent Witness actress Francesca Mills, who will play the title role, and Waterloo Road star Jill Halfpenny, who will play her mother, Mari Hoff.

After a career including, TV, film, pantomime, circus and now regular DJ sets, he said adapting had been a challenge.

"It's completely different," he said.

"It's the first show I've done in many, many years without saying 'to me, to you'.