London, Oct 29: After its successful launch in Germany, Indian actress Shilpa Shetty's new musical, 'Miss Bollywood' will perform in the UK with the first of its eight shows to be held at opera house in Manchester on November 3.

'Miss Bollywood' is a musical extravaganza that uses spectacular choreography and stages the story of 'Maya', a 1 young classical trained choreographer who finds herself thrust into the limelight where she must sink or swim. The troupe comprises 40 dancers from Bollywood and UK.

Her tribulations include the unwanted attentions of a famous but predatory choreographer and a jealous diva.

With Shilpa playing the lead character Maya, the musical promises to take its audiences on a two-hour roller coaster ride behind the scenes and backstage in the world of Bollywood.

This fun-filled musical is a celebration of Bollywood's kitsch and splendour as well as it's unique brand of humour in a colourful, contemporary and yet cultured representation of the Hindi film industry.

The musical will be held in Cardiff (St David's Hall), Bradford (St George's Hall), Aberdeen (His Majesty's Theatre), Glasgow, (Clyde Auditorium), Birmingham (Alexandra Theatre), Cambridge (Corn Exchange) and London (Royal Albert Hall). The show at the Royal Albert Hall will be held on November 12.

Shilpa, a household name in the UK after her success in the 'Big Brother', said the show would not only cater to Bollywood's fans but also those who like dance and musical theatre.

She would recapture on stage some of Bollywood's greatest hits of the past 40 years. This is the first time that a musical on Bollywood is being enacted by an actor of the industry.