Sophy Grier: 'I've waited 18 months to perform this show indoors'

Singer Sophy Grier was cast in an Abba tribute show in February 2020, weeks before the country went into a Covid-19 lockdown.

The 24-year-old's dream job was put on hold when restrictions forced theatres to close their doors.

She took up a job in a packaging warehouse during lockdown while her shows with the Bjorn Identity Abba tribute group were cancelled.

Videos she posted on TikTok of her singing on the job racked up millions of views.

"We've had a year and a half without work, so I'm beyond excited before every gig and I'm also beyond petrified. It's getting used to it again," she said.

"Do I still know how to hold a microphone? Do I still know how to sing? It can be quite nerve-racking."

Social distancing was scrapped in theatres in Northern Ireland in September.

Video journalist: Emily McGarvey