WEST End star Elaine Paige is to perform in Ipswich, it has today been announced.The singer, actress and broadcaster will play the venue on March 11 2009.

WEST End star Elaine Paige is to perform in Ipswich, it has today been announced.

The singer, actress and broadcaster will play the venue on March 11 2009.

Theatre manager David Mansfield said: “We're very delighted that Elaine Paige will be coming to Ipswich next year - she epitomises musical theatre and her performance will feature many of the hit show tunes from the award winning productions she has stared in.

“In this special 40th Anniversary celebration Elaine Paige, the first Lady of musical theatre, revisits her award-winning roles as she recaptures her performances in the shows she made famous including Evita, Cats, Chess, Piaf and Sunset Boulevard during the journey through her career since 1968.”

Tickets: £35, £32.50 & £27.50 and are available from the box office on 01473 433100 from tomorrow.