LEE Mead is the mood to look back, ten year’s on after winning the plum role of Joseph, in the Any Dream Will Do television sing-off.

In fact, he’s on tour with a new album to promote and a forthcoming show at Malvern’s Festival Theatre.

So what are his thoughts?

Lee said: “I didn’t think I’d make it this far! I am really excited about the tour and the new album release.

“I’m very happy with the way my career has gone. I don’t feel that I have had to compromise along the way. I’ve been approached a few times to do reality TV and I love watching some of those shows, but I’m not sure I would do very well on something like I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! The idea of eating crocodile testicles is not on my agenda! Touch wood, I like to think that over the last 10 years I’ve made the right career choices.”

So what can a Malvern audience expect to see and hear?

Lee said: “I’ll be doing more than 20 songs. I really believe in giving people their money’s worth. I’ll be doing the songs that have had an impact on me over the last 10 years - for instance, I’ll be performing Maria from West Side Story which is one of, if not the, greatest musical ever written. I thought it would be really nice to perform my own take on that particular song.”

Are there any other particular favourites?

Lee said: “I recently took my daughter Betsy to see the film Boss Baby. Five minutes into the film, the girl has to move away because her dad changes job. She is upset and the song her dad sings to calm her and get her to sleep is Blackbird. At that moment, I started welling up. I thought, I have to sing that song in my show.

“ I found a rehearsal recording of Paul McCartney performing it with an acoustic guitar. There is such a raw element to that interpretation. I just love that song. It’s so simple and yet so beautiful.”

The new album’s called Lee Mead – 10 Year Anniversary. What songs have you chosen for that?”

Lee said: Amongst the tracks are Dancing Through Life from Wicked, Hushabye Mountain from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Close Every Door from Joseph, Bring Him Home from Les Miserables, and As Long As You’re Mine, a duet with Rachel Tucker from Wicked. I loved working on the album.

And I really enjoyed working with my producer, Simon Small, who has also worked with John Ilsley from Dire Straits and Michael Xavier. He’s got a great ear and is very passionate and very particular about getting it right. Everything has to be the best it can be – down to the tiniest string line.”

Is Lee looking forward to reconnecting with fans through the tour, including in Malvern?

He said: “Absolutely. Every singer needs that support. If you’re lucky enough to have it, then it’s fantastic. Perhaps they connect with me because I’ve always tried to be an honest and open performer. I like to be spontaneous.”

The date for the diary is Sunday, May 20.

Tickets on 01684 892277.