FOLLOWING critically acclaimed and record-breaking sold-out runs in London, Birmingham Hippodrome will welcome Sheridan Smith in the UK tour of Funny Girl this May.

Sheridan will reprise her role as Fanny Brice when Funny Girl comes to the Birmingham theatre between May 8, and May 13.

Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago and boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don't Rain On My Parade.

Funny Girl is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott Landis Productions, Chocolate Factory Productions, Dante Di Loreto and Michael Harrison.

For tickets, call the box office on 0844 338 5000 or visit birminghamhippodrome.com.