A talented actor from Lowestoft, who has become an established West End performer, is in the running for a top award.

Rob Houchen, who has played the principal role of Marius in the world's longest running musical – Les Misérables – for the past two years in London has been nominated for a 2015 BroadwayWorld UK/West End award.

The former Pakefield Primary, Pakefield Middle, Kirkley High School and East Norfolk Sixth Form College student has been shortlisted in the Best Performance in a Long-Running West End Show (Male) category.

And with just a few days left in the voting, people in Lowestoft are being urged to support this home-grown star and help boost his votes.

As of yesterday (Wednesday), Mr Houchen was in fourth place out of 34 actors in the latest standings – and with every vote counting, you can help Mr Houchen in the pursuit of landing this top honour.

? Visit www.broadwayworld.com/westend/liveupdate2015region.cfm?btype=4335&region=UK%20/%20West%20End and register your vote for Mr Houchen.