Jason Manford to star in tour of The Producers

Comedian Jason Manford has just revealed that he is starring in the tour of the Producers which kicks off at Bromley next March before embarking on a tour until June.

Mel Brooks’ Academy Award winning movie took  Broadway and the West End by storm, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and 3 Olivier Awards.

Manford hosted Sunday Night at the London Palladium last night and is currently on First World Problems stand up comedy tour  He best known for his roles on comedy panel shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats on Channel 4 and Odd One In for ITV. Presenting credits have included Comedy Rocks, The One Show, Show Me the Funny and A Question of Sport: Super Saturday. He is an accomplished singer who is appearing as a guest on Alfie Boe's Trust concert tour later this year. He also appeared as the larger than life  Italian barber Pirelli  in Sweeney Todd in the West End for a limited season