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One of the most successful stage shows of recent times, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds, returns to UK Arenas with a new star and another technological leap forward.

'The New Generation' is a new interpretation of the classic recording, featuring internationally acclaimed actor Liam Neeson in 3D holography as the story's narrator and leading a new cast. Neeson will be seen in 3 ways: appearing as the first full body hologram seen on stage interacting with live actors, as an 11-foot high holographic head and shoulders hovering above the stage, and appearing within the 2-hour CGI film projected onto the incredible 100 foot wide 'animation wall' which adds a true epic scale to the production.

33 years after its original release, Liam takes over from Richard Burton, whose holographic head had appeared in the show since 2006, using the original narration from Jeff Wayne's classic 1978 album, a sound that has lived long in the memory and deep in the psyche of generations who have heard it.

Ricky Wilson, fresh from a world tour with the Kaiser Chiefs will take on his first EVER performance role as The Artilleryman, originally played by David Essex on Jeff Wayne's classic recording. It is a new challenge for the rock star who grew up listening to Jeff's album.

Sharing the stage as Beth is one of the most in demand talents in modern musical theatre - Kerry Ellis. Having received huge acclaim for her roles in West End hits Wicked and We Will Rock You, Kerry is described as the new "First Lady of the West End", and has won a What's On Stage Award for Best Solo performance for her Anthems project. She recently released her debut album with Queen legend, Brian May.

International star Jason Donovan, returns to the cast of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds for The New Generation. Previously a leading light of the phenomenally successful arena production tour as The Artilleryman, Jason will return as the Parson Nathaniel, the disturbed holy man driven mad by the Martian invasion of Earth.

Award winning singer, songwriter, actor and performer, Marti Pellow, joins the cast as The Voice of Humanity. Marti first came to the attention of the British public as the lead singer of one of the most successful and acclaimed chart topping bands in British pop history - Wet Wet Wet . He has gone on to star in the West End and Broadway as well as touring productions that include Chicago, The Witches of Eastwick, Jekyll & Hyde and Blood Brothers.

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - The New Generation!

Jeff Wayne's double album was originally released by CBS records in 1978. It has enjoyed huge success and critical acclaim across the globe with over 15 million records sold and spending over 330 weeks in the UK Album Charts (to date) plus achieving two International hit singles – ‘Forever Autumn’ and ‘The Eve of The War’. The War of The Worlds has also won two prestigious UK Ivor Novello Awards, the US Best Recording in Science Fiction and Fantasy (the judges included Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg), as well as winning for Jeff, Classic Rock’s 'Showman of The Year' Award. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds has grown into a true classic, acquiring new generations of devoted followers since its original release.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - The New Generation! tour dates

Kerry Ellis

Kerry Ellis created the role of Meat in the original London cast of the Queen/Ben Elton musical 'We Will Rock You' and has performed in various productions of Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, My Fair Lady and more.
Kerry Ellis tour dates

Jason Donovan

'80s heartthrob Jason Donovan won nearly every Australian award during his time on Aussie soap Neighbours, and the hearts of millions. His vocal career began in 1988 when he released 'Especially for You' with Kylie Minogue and a debut solo album 'Ten Good Reasons'. Following the release of his second album in 1989, Jason became the biggest selling UK and European artist. He kicked off a successful West End career in 1991 with a starring role as Joseph in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' at the Palladium. He's since gone on to star in productions such as 'The Rocky Horror' UK Tour during the show's 25th anniversary and Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert', as well as coming third in the 2011 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Jason Donovan tour dates

Marti Pellow

Multi-award winning singer, songwriter, actor and musical theatre star, Marti Pellow's career has spanned forming Wet Wet Wet, one of the most successful and highly acclaimed bands in British pop history; enjoying the UK's second longest number one and one of the most played and biggest selling songs of all time; multi-platinum solo album sales; sold-out pop and jazz tours and starring in record breaking theatre productions, from taking the West End and Broadway by storm in Chicago to box office smashes inBlood Brothers, Chicago, The Witches of Eastwick, Jekyll and Hyde and The War of the Worlds, and the international movie release of Chess In Concert.
Marti Pellow tour dates