"A career in the performing arts requires talent, energy, determination and hard work. Whatever your aspirations might be, you should be aware that success, particularly within the performing arts, is going to require considerable effort and numerous sacrifices on your part. It is not an easy option and you have to be very dedicated. However if you commit yourself and take the right steps then you could be on your way to a successful, fulfilling and rewarding career."

'Hustle' is an action-packed blend of humour and intrigue, which follows the fortunes of a gang of five expert con artists let loose on the streets of London.

Adrian stars as Mickey, the leader of the gang. He is incredibly clever, a real smooth talker and a master of the confidence scam. Mickey really cares about the gang - they are like family to him, especially as his wife has left him for a more conventional life on the right side of the law. He is the 'moral centre' of the show and to him it's not always about the money. As he always says, "you can't con an honest man" and his targets, or 'marks' as the gang call them, are the sort of greedy people you don't mind being taken down a peg or two.

Adrian trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and soon became one of the most celebrated actors in the West End. His extensive theatre experience has included major roles in 'Sweeney Todd', 'Company', 'As You Like It', 'Six Degrees of Separation', 'Kiss of the Spider Woman', 'Antigone', 'Winter's Tale', 'A Mid Summer's Night Dream' and many more.

After being spotted by director Mike Nichols and offered the part of Henry in 'Primary Colors', alongside John Travolta and Emma Thompson, Lester has enjoyed a series of diverse and successful roles on the big screen including 'Maybe Baby', 'Born Romantic', 'Love's Labour's Lost', 'Dust', 'Final Curtain', 'Best' and hard hitting award winning TV drama 'Storm Damage'.

His work has earned him over ten award nominations. Receiving an Olivier Best Actor in a Musical Award for his portrayal of Bobby in 'Company', directed by Sam Mendes, the Time Out Award for his performance in 'Six Degrees of Separation' and the Carlton Television theatre award for 'Hamlet' (World Tour), directed by Peter Brook. Earlier this year, Adrian also received critical acclaim for an impressive portrayal of Henry V at the National Theatre, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

Adrian has also been working on a series of projects in America including the US sitcom 'Girlfriends', 'The Day After Tomorrow' (released May 2004), a movie directed by Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) and is looking forward to the release of TV series 'Bonekickers' and feature film 'Case 39'.