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flag Lee Mead, in his defining role in *Barnum*, masters a challenging tightrope act after just six months of training, honoring his grandparents' legacy.

flag Lee Mead, known for West End hits like *Phantom of the Opera* and *Wicked*, is starring in *Barnum* in Manchester, calling it the defining role of his career. flag He’s mastered a demanding tightrope walk two meters off the ground after just six months of training—far quicker than the typical two-and-a-half years—citing the physical and mental challenge as his toughest yet. flag The role holds personal significance: his grandparents saved for over a year to see Michael Crawford in the original London production, a memory that stayed with his grandmother even during Alzheimer’s. flag Mead praises the show’s unique blend of actors who also play 155 instruments and world-class circus performers, calling the production rare for its emotional depth and storytelling. flag The five-month tour concludes in June.

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