WARRINGTON’S Kym Marsh will play Cruella da Vil in the new musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians.

It comes as the lead casting and creatives of the new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book have been revealed ahead of its visit to the Liverpool Empire this September.

Actor, presenter, and singer Kym, who lives in Grappenhall Heys, said she is ‘over the moon’ to be joining the case.

She said: “I’m over the moon to be joining the cast of 101 Dalmatians playing the iconic Cruella De Vil.

"Has there ever been a more fabulous baddie?

“Obviously she’s a million miles away from me in real life - and my dogs are very glad about that - but being able to bring to life my take on this renowned character is a real treat.

“This is a brilliant new musical filled with songs I’m already finding myself humming under my breath.

“The 101 Dalmatians story spans generations and I'm sure young and old alike will absolutely love this production."

Kym first arrived on British TV screens back in 2000 appearing on the hit reality TV show Popstars where she won a place in the band Hear’say.

The band achieved two UK number one singles and a number one album and Kym went on to pursue a successful career as a solo artist.

She went on to star in London’s West End, playing the role of Annette in the critically acclaimed musical Saturday Night Fever.

An accomplished actress, she appeared in BBC One’s Doctors and Channel 4’s Hollyoaks: In The City before joining the cast of ITV’s Coronation Street in the role of Michelle Connor in 2006.

During 14 years on Britain's famous cobbles, she won a string of prestigious awards for her work before leaving to pursue other roles.

Since then she has appeared in hit BBC One drama The Syndicate and currently can be seen on BBC One’s continuing drama Waterloo Road, where she plays the role of Nicky Walters.

Her love of theatre has not waned and in 2022 Kym returned to tread the boards in the role of bunny boiler Alex Forest in a nationwide tour of box office hit Fatal Attraction.

Last year she joined the cast of Take That musical Greatest Days.

101 Dalmatians will be brought to life on stage from September 24 to September 28 at Liverpool Empire.

For more information, visit: www.atgtickets.com/shows/101-dalmatians/liverpool-empire