SONIA Friedman Productions’ dazzling, multiple-award winning musical Dreamgirls, is to visit Llandudno’s Venue Cymru next week as part of its first UK tour.

The show has been receiving five-star critical acclaim and standing ovations in cities throughout the UK, and will be at Venue Cymru from August 9-13.

Featuring the classic songs “And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going”, “Listen” and “One Night Only”, the production had its West End première in December 2016 at London’s Savoy Theatre, 35 years on from opening on Broadway.

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Three friends, Effie, Lorrell and Deena, embark on a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships to the limit.

Dreamgirls stars Nicole Raquel Dennis as Effie White, with Sharlene Hector performing the iconic role at certain performances, Natalie Kassanga as Deena Jones, and Paige Peddie as Lorrell Robinson.

The 2006 motion picture adaptation of Dreamgirls starred Jennifer Hudson (winning her an Oscar for best supporting actress), Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx.

A full tour schedule and further information can be found at dreamgirlsthemusical.co.uk or www.venuecymru.co.uk.