Flintoff to star in a musical

England cricketing great Andrew Flintoff is to try his hand at a different type of live performance -- starring in a musical it was revealed on Thursday.

The 39-year-old former England skipper is taking the lead role of Kevin Chadwick in 'Fat Friends' on a tour of England.

The curtain will go up on the show in Leeds, Yorkshire, in November.

Flintoff has also appeared in Mellor's TV drama 'Love, Lies and Records' due to screen on BBC.

"Having had the pleasure of recently working on an episode of Kay's latest TV series, it's great to have the opportunity to work with her again," said Flintoff. "I loved the TV series and think Fat Friends - The Musical, is going to give people a great night out. I'm really looking forward to it."