A HIT West End musical inspired by Rod Stewart's songs is coming to the region.

Tonight's The Night will be at the Sunderland Empire from Monday, May 29, until Saturday, June 3, and is the only stop in the region this year.

It featured about 20 of his hits, including Maggie May, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?, Some Guys Have All The Luck, Sailing and Tonight's The Night.

The new production features Newcastle-born Ryan Molloy in the lead role.

The musical comedy has been written by comedian Ben Elton.

He said: "Rod is such a totally unique artist. I initially approached him about a musical because his songs are all about storytelling and I felt that a great story could grow from them."

Tickets are £8.50 to £28.50, available on 0870 602 1130.