TV AND West End star Wendi Peters, much-loved for her acclaimed portrayal of Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street, will headline the upcoming 2017 UK tour of Wonderland as Queen of Hearts.

The actress will star alongside musical theatre favourite Dave Willetts, who has previously starred in tours of South Pacific, 42nd Street and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, as White Rabbit.

Wonderland, which comes to Mayflower Theatre from April 18 to 22 next year, is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder.

A timely and touching story of love in all its forms, it’s an adventurous exploration of who we are, who we want to be and the power of everyday magic in our lives.

Wonderland boasts a catchy score full of songs from Frank Wildhorn, writer of pop hits including Whitney Houston’s Where Do Broken Hearts Go? and theatre classics including This Is the Moment from Jekyll & Hyde.

Wendi Peters has worked extensively on both stage and screen, but it was the iconic role of Cilla in Coronation Street that she is probably best known for.

Tickets for Wonderland are on sale now.

n For more information call 023 8071 1811 or mayflower.org.uk.