We Will Rock You returns to Birmingham Hippodrome

Don't stop me now because a crazy (not so) little thing called We Will Rock You is about to hit Birmingham – and word on the street it's going to be a kind of magic.

Yes, poor Queen-inspired puns aside, the smash-hit musical is rocking it's way back into the second city for a summer-long run.

Following a packed-out visit in 2009, the upbeat musical which tells the tale of Galileo Figaro – a nervous boy who must become a Bohemian hero to help save the future of rock music and belt out a fair few Queen anthems along the way – returns to Birmingham's Hippodrome Theatre from Tuesday.

The musical, written by Ben Elton in in collaboration with Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor, will run until August 6.

Former Hear'say star Noel Sullivan – who has recently been wowing London's West End audiences as Danny in Grease – takes on the role of Galileo.

And speaking about finding his feet in musical theatre he says: "In Hear'Say I hated being told what to wear, how to be but I am glad I can look back at it with a positive eye.

"Now I am doing what I always wanted to do, finding roles from which I am able to learn my craft. My career is almost upside down, back to front but I've found I quite like a challenge."

Welsh singer Rhydian, rose to fame after impressing X Factor judges with his amazing voice.

He will be taking on the role of super villain Khashoggi, the Chief of the Secret Police who answers to Killer Queen's every command.

Leon Lopez, best remembered for playing the role of Jerome Johnson in Channel 4's Brookside, heads up The Bohemians as their leader Britney.

Brian May said: "The touring production of We Will Rock You has taken our show to new places in more ways than one.

"The London show thunders on and continues to delight audiences, but the touring cast and band have brought a new interpretation and style all of their own. It's a tonic." Stuart Griffiths, chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome added: "We Will Rock You rocked Birmingham in 2009. Over 100,000 people from across the Midlands came to see it here.

"We are delighted that such a fantastic show will be returning to the city."

Writer Ben Elton fashioned the futuristic comedy around more than 24 of Queen's biggest hit songs.

He said: "This show is all about legend, we take the legend of Queen and create our own fantastical story of young kids battling the mighty corporations who want to suppress their individuality and their love of music."

We Will Rock You boasts the scale and spectacle that marked Queen's live performances and features hit songs including We Are The Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody and Somebody to Love. The show is directed by Ben Elton, with Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor as music supervisors,

Arlene Phillips oversees the musical staging and choreography.

Ticket prices range from £18-£45 and show times are daily at 7.30pm with matinee performances at 2.30pm on specific dates. For bookings and details, call 0844 338 5000 or visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com