Hayley Tamaddon to star in new tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie

Hayley Tamaddon is to play  the lead role in the new tour of  Thoroughly Modern Millie, which starts at Richmond Theatre on 27th March next year.

Tamaddon is best known for her roles in Emmerdale, Coronation Street and for winning the fifth series of Dancing on Ice. Her theatre credits include Roxie Hart in Chicago, The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Janet in The Rocky Horror Show, A Chorus Line (Sheffield Theatres) and Mamma Mia (West End). More  casting and tour dates to be announced.

Based in 1920s New York, the musical  tells the tale of a Kansas girl determined to make it in the Big Apple.

Thoroughly Modern Millie won six Tony Awards and is based on the 1967 Academy Award-winning film. The show will be  directed and choreographed  by Racky Plews with musical direction from Rob Wicks.