Pop singer Fleur East to star in Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Singer and presenter Fleur East is to make her theatrical debut as Tina Turner in Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.

East will take on the role from June 24 until September 13 as part of a role share with the show’s current star, Karis Anderson.

The announcement comes as the jukebox musical extends booking at the West End’s Aldwych Theatre until January 10, 2026. 

Alongside a pop career launched by her success in the 2014 series of The X Factor, East has landed multiple stints as a presenter, including for Strictly Come Dancing’s sister show Strictly: It Takes Two and on Hits Radio Breakfast Show. She has also appeared in three episodes of sports comedy series Ted Lasso. 

Announcing East’s stage debut, Tina producer Tali Pelman said: "I am a huge admirer of Fleur, who has always struck me as an extraordinary woman; an exceptional talent who, like Tina Turner, will not allow herself to be defined by others. 

"Fleur’s generosity, optimism, kindness and determination are all qualities that are truly Tina. She is a natural, and we are thrilled she has decided to make her stage debut in our musical. I am tremendously excited that our journey together has begun!"

Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is produced in the West End by Stage Entertainment, Joop van den Ende and Tali Pelman, in association with Tina Turner.