Ex-Sugababe Heidi Range heading to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre time

The singer is taking on a leading role in new show Happy Days: The Musical which is based on the popular 1970s TV programme.

The production has Henry Winkler, who played the legendary character The Fonz, as a creative consultant.

Further casting details are still to be announced but the Liverpudlian performer, who is currently appearing on Celebrity Masterchef, has already signed up to appear in the show.

A number of other big name shows have been lined up for the Lichfield Street venue for next year.

Illusionist Derren Brown will be returning to the theatre with his latest live show Infamous on May 5 to 10.

American classic Seven Brides for Seven Brothers will be at the venue from March 31 to April 5, while the Agatha Christie Company will return for its eight consecutive year with the classic Hercule Poirot thriller Black Coffee, on stage from February 3 to 8.

Strictly Come Dancing bad boy Brendan Cole will be performing on January 22 with his new dance show License to Thrill. On September 18, Fawlty Towers: The Dinner Show will be rolling into the city, while Cornwall comedian Jethro will be at the Grand on January 13.

The English Touring Theatre will present a new staging of Howard Brenton's Eternal Love: The Story of Abelard and Heloise from February 25 to March 1.

The 30th anniversary of the miner's strike will be marked with a performance of British stage comedy Brassed Off from April 8 to 12. Tickets for next year's shows will go on sale at 10am on Friday.

Chief executive Peter Cutchie said: "This fact that the Grand continues to attract these large-scale shows is hugely important for the venue and for the city as a whole and reinforces the Grand Theatre's status as one of the region's premiere entertainment providers."

For bookings contact the theatre on Call the box office on 01902 429212.

The full line up of shows can be seen at www.grandtheatre.co.uk

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