A CELEBRATED singer and songwriter will perform in Okehampton on Saturday, July 6 to raise money for Okehampton Rugby Club.

Carron Dawn Wright will perform at the club, with doors opening at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

After studying performance art at Thomas Telford School sixth form, Carron went to Blackpool University to train in musical theatre. She secured a top West End agent and subsequently performed on stage at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane.

She has made several television appearances and performed professionally in many musicals, including Fame, Oklahoma and The Boyfriend.

Carron's set will be followed by Lady RaRa, a Lady Gaga tribute act.

Tickets cost £5 each with proceeds going to the rugby club. For tickets call Dave Potter on 07513 006180, Shelley Tompkins on 07889 019641 or Max Turner on 07940 555771.