AFTER the Nativity! film franchise, here comes Nativity! The Musical, on tour at the Leeds Grand Theatre from December 20 to January 6.

Written by Bafta Award-winner Debbie Isitt, the feel-good family comedy tells the tale of Mr Maddens and his crazy assistant Mr Poppy as they struggle with school children, unruly animals and plenty of sparkle and shine to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true.

Written and directed by Isitt, with music and lyrics by Nicky Ager and Isitt, Nativity! The Musical features songs from the movies, such as Sparkle And Shine, Nazareth and One Night One Moment and stars Daniel Boys, from BBC One’s Any Dream Will Do, Avenue Q and Grease, as Paul Maddens, Sarah Earnshaw, from Wicked, Scrooge and Spamalot, as Jennifer Lore, and Simon Lipkin, from Avenue Q and Rock Of Ages, as Mr Poppy.

"I am absolutely delighted to be working with this incredibly talented and hilariously funny musical theatre cast," says Isitt. "It truly will be an emotionally soaring, feel-good experience with beautiful singing and amazing choreography."

Inspiration for Nativity! The Musical comes from the 2009 film Nativity!, 2012's Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger! and 2014's Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?

Tickets are on sale on 0844 848 2700 or at leedsgrandtheatre.com