La Voix thrilled to play Annie on UK tour

Drag performer and Strictly Come Dancing alum La Voix has revealed her excitement about joining the cast of the new UK tour of the musical Annie. The Buckinghamshire-based artist will take on the iconic role of Miss Hannigan, beginning with the show's opening in Wimbledon in May 2026, before traveling to Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth, and Canterbury.

Speaking about the role, La Voix said: "I can't wait to step into Miss Hannigan's shoes on the Annie tour next year. She's bold, unpredictable, and fabulously glamorous in a delightfully disheveled way truly the part I was destined to play." She added with flair, "Get ready, darlings, La Hannigan has arrived."

The character of Miss Hannigan has been portrayed by well-known figures including Paul O'Grady, Craig Revel Horwood, and Miranda Hart. The 2026 tour will also stop in cities like Cardiff, Milton Keynes, and Edinburgh, with additional performances scheduled for 2027 in Norwich, Sheffield, and Glasgow.

La Voix, previously a finalist on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, recently had to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing due to an injury.

La Voix's Excitement for Miss Hannigan Role in Annie UK Tour

The upcoming UK tour of the musical Annie has sparked excitement with the announcement that drag performer La Voix will take on the iconic role of Miss Hannigan. This role, which has been made famous by several renowned performers, will see the Buckinghamshire-based artist showcase her flair and charisma starting in May 2026, with the show set to tour across various cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth, and Canterbury.

La Voix has expressed her enthusiasm for the role, describing Miss Hannigan as "bold, unpredictable, and fabulously glamorous in a delightfully disheveled way," stating that it’s the part she was “destined to play.” With a reputation for her larger-than-life persona, La Voix promises to bring a unique interpretation to the character, telling fans, "Get ready, darlings, La Hannigan has arrived."

Miss Hannigan has been portrayed by several prominent figures in the past, such as Paul O'Grady, Craig Revel Horwood, and Miranda Hart, and La Voix’s casting adds another exciting chapter to the character's legacy. The 2026 tour will visit multiple cities, with additional performances planned for 2027 in places like Norwich, Sheffield, and Glasgow.

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• La Voix 'beyond excited' for Annie role on UK tour