WHIP-CRACK-AWAY! Hit musical Calamity Jane is heading for town.

Playing Calamity is West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher, who originated the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella. Her other theatre credits include Heathers, The Addams Family and Les Misérables.

Carrie is a 2022 Grammy nominee for two albums, Cinderella and Les Misérables. Her first solo tour, in 2023, included a sold-out performance at the London Palladium, and second solo show, Love Letters, tours this autumn.

Says Carrie: “Calamity Jane is one of those roles that doesn’t come around all too often. She’s action, romance and comedy all packed into one character, and I can’t wait to take on the challenge of filling her shoes!”

Meet fearless, gun slingin' Calamity Jane - biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. When she's not trying to win the heart of dashing Lieutenant Gilmartin she's shooting insults at Wild Bill Hickok.

But when the Deadwood men fall hard for Chicago stage star Adelaid Adams, Calamity struggles to keep her jealousy holstered. Her heart's a thumpin' - but who for?

Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this foot-stomping new production features songs including The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), The Black Hills of Dakota, Just Flew in from the Windy City and Secret Love.

Producer Jamie Wilson said: “With this new version of Calamity Jane first opening at The Watermill Theatre in 2014, I am delighted to be collaborating with them again to finally bring this wonderful production back to theatres all over the country after a 10-year absence.

"We have been waiting for the right moment and artist to step into Calamity's boots and bring this hilarious and joyful musical back to the nation, and we're thrilled that Carrie Hope Fletcher will be leading the company as the iconic Calamity Jane. Carrie is one of the UK’s most talented artists, whose broad fanbase will introduce this much beloved musical to audiences across the country.”

* Calamity Jane is at the Alhambra from September 1-6. Call (01274) 432000 or visit bradford-theatres.co.uk