Lulu joins Take That on stage at the world premiere of new musical The Band

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Archant)

The Band, a new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, had its official world premiere at Manchester Opera House on Tuesday and the touring show will be heading to Norwich Theatre Royal next year.

It stars the band Five to Five who were the winners of BBC talent competiton Let It Shine led by Gary Barlow. As these production pictures show, audiences look set to be in for a treat with the show which received glowing four and five-star reviews from critics on Tuesday night.

The Band will take to the Norwich Theatre Royal stage from February 6 to 17 next year. Lulu is also taking to the Norwich Theatre Royal stage next month on October 21. To book, visit www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Archant)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Archant)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Archant)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Archant)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Archant)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)

The Band, the new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That, is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2018. Photo: Matt Crockett (Image: Matt Crockett)