AWARD-winning musical Chicago arrives at The Bristol Hippodrome from Monday, July 4-Saturday, July 9, starring John Partridge as Billy Flynn and Hayley Tamaddon as Roxie Hart.

John Partridge is probably best known for playing the role of Christian Clarke in EastEnders.

His many musical theatre credits include Rum Tum Tugger in Cats in the West End, on tour and the official film of the show, John in Miss Saigon on the first UK national tour and most recently Zach in A Chorus Line at the London Palladium.

Hayley Tamaddon has just finished playing Andrea Beckett in Coronation Street.

She also played Del Dingle in Emmerdale. Her numerous theatre credits include The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot and Janet in The Rocky Horror Show.

Hayley also won the 5th series of ITV1’s Dancing on Ice.

Chicago also stars Sam Bailey as Mama Morton. Sam won the tenth series of The X Factor in 2013 receiving more than a million votes over the course of the final weekend.

Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander (music), Fred Ebb (lyrics) and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago's sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle.

The 2016 UK National Tour of Chicago is produced by David Ian and Michael Watt in association with the Broadway producers Barry and Fran Weissler.

  •  Chicago is at The Bristol Hippodrome from July 4-9. Tickets from 315. Go to chicagotour.co.uk