Acclaimed singer, songwriter, composer and producer Gary Barlow has announced a host of new dates for A Different Stage, his theatrical one-man stage show telling his story, in his words.

A Different Stage premiered at The Brindley, the award winning theatre in Runcorn, Cheshire, last week and received a rapturous reception from audiences.

Barlow will perform 17 dates in three cities during February and March: The Lowry in Salford from 22-27 February, Liverpool Playhouse from 15-19 March and Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh from 22-27 March.

Created by Gary and his long-time friend and collaborator Tim Firth, A Different Stage sees Gary narrate the journey of his life alongside the music from his incredible discography. In a project unlike anything he’s ever done before, Gary will take the audience behind the curtain, with nothing off limits in this special performance.

Gary said: “Now I've done shows where it has just been me and a keyboard. I've done shows where I sit and talk to people. I've done shows where I've performed as part of a group. But this one, well, it’s like all of those, but none of them. When I walk out this time, it's going to be a very different stage altogether.”

Tickets are on sale Wednesday 16 February at 10am.