The first winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK is set to bring drama and glamour when she stars in a hit musical heading to Norwich.

The Vivienne will play The Wicked Witch of the West on the UK and Ireland 2024 tour of The Wizard of Oz.

The new musical, based on the classic story by L. Frank Baum, will be at Norwich Theatre Royal from February 27 to March 3 and it follows a celebrated run at the London Palladium.

Norwich Evening News: The Vivienne stars in The Wizard of Oz tour The Vivienne stars in The Wizard of Oz tour (Image: The Cliffs Pavilion)

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The Vivienne said: "It is quite literally a dream come true to be asked to play The Wicked Witch of the West and to bring this amazing character to life.

"The Wizard of Oz means everything to me - it is the ultimate story of overcoming adversity."

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Norwich Evening News: Gary Wilmot reprises his West End role of The WizardGary Wilmot reprises his West End role of The Wizard (Image: Supplied)

Gary Wilmot, who rose to fame as a contestant on New Faces, will also be reprising his West End role as The Wizard.

The musical features the original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow and Follow The Yellow Brick Road, with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Book at norwichtheatre.org