Recording artist and TV and radio presenter Fleur East is set to star in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, where she’ll share the role of Tina with Karis Anderson.
Fleur East in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
Fleur’s career began when she placed second in the 2014 series of The X Factor, where she performed 'Uptown Funk' with Bruno Mars in the semi-final. She then signed a record deal with Syco and released the single ‘Sax’, which hit number three in the charts. She has since appeared in Strictly Come Dancing, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, and Ted Lasso, has hosted Strictly: It Takes Two , Hits Radio Breakfast Show , and Saturday Night Takeaway. This will be her West End and theatrical debut.
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”.
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is based on the life of legendary artist and Queen of Rock n Roll Tina Turner, and was developed in collaboration with Tina herself. It premiered in 2018 at the Aldwych Theatre and has since inspired ten other productions worldwide, as well as a UK and Ireland tour, and an upcoming Brazilian production.
Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical tells the story of Tina Turner’s rise to global stardom from humble beginnings, and how she shattered through barriers of racism, sexism, and ageism to achieve her dreams and become an inspiration for musicians everywhere. It celebrates not only her unforgettable discography, featuring beloved songs like 'Proud Mary', 'What’s Love Got to Do With It', and 'River Deep', but also her proud, resilient spirit. Tina sadly passed away in 2023, and the musical continues to be dedicated to her memory.
Don’t miss your chance to see Fleur’s debut in this iconic role! She’ll be performing from June 24th to September 13th 2025 and the musical has extended its booking until January 10th 2025. The rest of the 2025/2026 cast will be announced soon.
Fleur East in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
