Storyhouse in Chester continues to blossom as more fantastic shows are confirmed for its spring season 2019.

Headline musicals, comedy, dance, drama and opera are set to wow audiences in the new year.

Actor Brian Blessed, dancer Brendan Cole, comedian Jason Manford, Avenue Q, comedy improv group The Noise Next Door, writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt, and English Touring Opera have all been announced for the spring season.

The announcement sees the new shows join an already strong programme including Annie, Ghost – The Musical, Wise Children, Collabro, Dara O’ Briain, Comedy About A Bank Robbery, Moscow City Ballet, Julian Clary, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, BalletBoyz, and Zog.