Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Jason Manford celebrated his 40th birthday in style with a Broadway theme party inspired by his career in musicals.
The Salford-born stand-up comic, actor and West End star was blown away by the party organised for him by one of his best pals.
Party planner Steph Ledigo brought in a string quartet to perform for the star outdoors and the party was adorned with gold masks and theatre-style red curtains.
A platter of lollipops paid homage to the various musicals he's starred in and the birthday boy was presented with a look-alike cake.
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