HI-de-Hi star Su Pollard leaves her wacky character Peggy behind to play the villainess in Annie, which arrives in Birmingham next week.

The comic actress takes on the role of Miss Hannigan, the wicked orphanage boss, for the show which is due to open at the Alexandra Theatre.

She is joined by Mark Wynter as Daddy Warbucks and Louise English as Grace Farrell. The production runs from Monday (November 10) until November 15. Tickets, on 0870 607 7535.