Training: Leanne trained at Laine Theatre Arts where she graduated with honours in musical theatre.

Television & Film: Leanne began her film and television career at the age of 12 playing Helen Burns in Franco Zeffirelli's Jane Eyre.

After various television appearances, including the classic children's favourite The Famous Five for ITV, Leanne went on to play one of the lead roles in Andrew Davies' adaptation of Boudica playing Siora, Boudica’s warrior daughter.

In 2005 Leanne was chosen by Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski to star as the long-suffering heroine Nancy in his big screen adaptation of Oliver Twist alongside a host of great British acting talent. Leanne's most recent television work includes Becky in Trial and Retribution for La Plante productions and as May Moss in the BBC's much loved television series Lilies.

Radio: Leanne has recorded many plays for BBC Radio 4 including Roald Dahls The Witches, Babs in To Sir with love, Zipper in Avoid London, Mel in Forget me Not, Edith in Loving and Mo in One Chord Wonders. Leanne is absolutely thrilled to be making her West End debut in Dirty Dancing - one of her all time favourite movies - and would like to thank her Mum and Dad for their constant support and belief in her.