David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce that Jason Donovan will play the role of ‘Tick’ in the U.K. tour of the international smash hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert, which plays the Liverpool Empire from 25th – 30th January 2016.

Mr. Donovan reprises the role of ‘Tick’, the part he played when the show originally opened in the West End and its subsequent tour in 2013.He has had a hugely successful and varied career as both an actor and world-wide recording artist, selling over 13 million albums to date. As well as Priscilla Queen of the Desert his other West End credits include the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. His touring credits include Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, the title role in John Doyle’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd and The Artilleryman in The War of the Worlds. He can currently be seen as Lionel Logue in The King’s Speech. His television credits include Neighbours and Echo Beach.

Get ready for the ride of your life! Based on the film, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the musical is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor favorites including It’s Raining Men, Say a Little Prayer, Go West, Hot Stuff and Always on My Mind, this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a journey to the heart of fabulous.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical originally opened in Australia and after a sell-out two year run, opened in London’s West End followed by Broadway in the United States. It has won numerous awards all over the world, including prestigious Olivier and Tony awards.

Tickets for Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Liverpool Empire Theatre are priced from just £10. Tickets are available to purchase from the Empire Theatre Box office.