As previously reported, Cameron Mackintosh appeared at the curtain call of the Jan. 31 performance of Oliver! at The Manchester Palace and surprised Barks, who plays Nancy on the U.K. tour, by announcing her casting in the film.
Here, BBC News talks to Barks about the surprise casting and taking on Eponine in the upcoming "Les Miz" film.
To watch the interview with Barks, click here. To watch Barks' performance of "On My Own," click here.