Comedian Jason Manford is set to star in the smash hit musical The Producers, which debuts in Bromley next year.

The show is based on Mel Brooks’ Oscar winning movie and has been converted into a hilarious musical comedy which has already taken Broadway and the West End by storm, winning 12 Tony awards and three Olivier awards.

Jason is set to take on the role of downtrodden accountant Leo Bloom in his first UK musical theatre tour. He has previously appeared in Sweeney Todd in the West End to critical acclaim.

He said: “I’m so thrilled to be starring in my favourite musical of all time. Mel Brooks is a genius and I’m so excited to be playing the iconic role he created. The show is a riot of laughs from start to finish.”

Mel Brooks said: “It’s brilliant to see ‘The Producers’ being brought to life again with this new production and I can’t wait to see what Jason Manford brings to the role of Leo.”

The Producers opens its nationwide tour at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley, from March 6 to March 14. Go to atgtickets.com/Bromley or call 0844 8717620.