A star-studded cast has been announced for the world premiere of a new stage production.

'Picture You Dead', adapted from Peter James's bestselling novel, will feature 2024 National Television Award-winning actor Peter Ash.

The former 'Coronation Street' star will be joined by Fiona Wade, best known for her 11-year stint in "Emmerdale," and West End favourite Jodie Steele.

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George Rainsford, famous for his roles in 'Casualty' and 'Call the Midwife', will reprise his role as DSI Roy Grace.

The play is the seventh adaptation of Peter James's books, brought to life by award-winning writer Shaun McKenna and director Jonathan O'Boyle.

Peter James said: "It is truly incredible for me to see the seventh stage adaptation of my books coming to theatres in 2025.

"I am so grateful to the hundreds of thousands of people around the country who have come to their local theatre and enjoyed the plays over the last 10 years, and I am thrilled to tell you all that personally, I think this brand new play, is the best one so far.

"On top of that, I could not be more delighted by the fantastic cast that we have assembled to star in the world premiere production of 'Picture You Dead' – they are all brilliant actors and it’s going to be a great and thrilling night at the theatre."

The story was inspired by James's meeting with real-life art forger David Henty.

Set in Brighton, DSI Grace investigates a cold case that leads him into the world of fine art, where he uncovers a dark underworld of greed, deception, and murder.

The world premiere tour of the show marks the latest and seventh theatre adaptation of James's books, cementing the adaptations of his Grace books as amongst the most successful modern-day crime franchises on stage since Agatha Christie.

The show will be at Malvern's Festival Theatre from Tuesday 25 to Saturday, March 29.