Former Blue singer Duncan James will star in the smash hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert when it comes to Kent.

The announcement was made by the Ambassador Theatre Group and David Ian Productions, ahead of the tour next year.

As a quarter of the boy band, Duncan, who will play Tick, has sold more than 16m records, had three No.1 albums and 40 No.1 singles worldwide.

His stage credits include the West End production of Legally Blonde and Chicago, and he was also a finalist in ITV's Dancing On Ice in 2007.

Based on the film, the stage show has won awards across the world and has been in London's West End and on Broadway.

It will be at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford from Monday, April 25 to Saturday, April 30.

To book tickets or for further details visit orchardtheatre.co.uk or call 01322 220000.