A classic comedy trio are reuniting for a stage show that will be coming to Norwich next year.

Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph will be reprising their roles of Sharon, Tracey and Dorien as Birds Of A Feather takes to the stage of Norwich Theatre Royal.

The BBC comedy ran for nearly a decade with audiences tuning in to follow the adventures of sisters Sharon Theodopoulos, Tracey Stubbs and their man-eating neighbour Dorien Green.

Now The Comedy Theatre Company, who were behind the stage adaptation of Dinnerladies, have created a brand new show which will play in Norwich from June 11 to 16.

Theatre Royal spokesman John Bultitude said: 'Because of the busy working lives of all three lead performers, the tour is only visiting a handful of venues.

'We are very excited to be hosting this brand-new show featuring three of Britain's favourite female comedy characters.'

The theatre has also announced a trio of other shows visiting next year. From April 2-7 a host of familiar names will join together in the popular show Calendar Girls.

Camilla Dallerup, from Strictly Come Dancing, and Kevin Sacre, from Hollyoaks, will be joined by Lynda Bellingham, from Loose Women, Jan Harvey, of Howard's Way, Sue Holderness, who played Marlene in Only Fools and Horses, and Ruth Madoc, who played Gladys Pugh in Hi-De-Hi. Deena Payne and Lisa Riley who played Emmerdale favourites Viv Windsor and Mandy Dingle will also be part of the cast.

Before this, a stage version of the children's classic Swallows and Amazons will be performed from March 13-17, while on Sunday, February 12, The Kings Of Swing will celebrate music from Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett through to Michael Buble and Paolo Nutini.

Tickets are on sale later this month. For more details visit www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or call the box office on 01603 630000.