Nenagh choreographer works on Top 5 album

Nenagh choreographer James Berkery worked on the new album from Scottish indie rock band The Fratellis, which reached No 5 in the UK album charts last week.

After their global success with 'Chelsea Daggers' in 2006, The Fratellis are back with a new album, 'In Your Own Sweet Time'. The album is choreographed by James Berkery, originally from Lahorna, Nenagh, and now based in London. 'Stand Up Tragedy', the first song on the 11-part album, was choreographed by James working a cast of dancers in London last year.

The Fratellis' album is currently placed at No 5 behind Dua Lipa, XXXTENTACION, Ed Sheeran and The Greatest Showman, in decanting order. James (25) mentioned through Twitter that he is “very proud of these talented guys on their comeback album. I think it's safe to say you're back now!”

A former pupil of Gaelscoil Aonach and Nenagh Vocational School, James was a member of Nenagh Choral Society and he trained at the Aisling Doherty School of Ballet. He left Nenagh to take on a Diploma in Dance at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Cork, specialising in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary and Jazz dance.

Among numerous other achievements, James recently landed an acting role in TNT Drama's $100 million TV series 'Will', a fictional following of the early life of William Shakespeare.