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Singer/songwriter Tori Amos is rumoured to be providing the music and lyrics for a new musical which will premiere at the National Theatre in April 2012. "The Light Princess" will be a show based on George MacDonald's 1864 fairy story of the same title.

The book tells the tale of a young princess who is cursed by her wicked aunt so that she will be free of gravity and float away if not brought back to the ground. The court philosophers are unable to propose any cure and the princess must learn to live with her unusual condition. One day, however, a prince appears in search of a wife and quickly falls in love with the light princess. Unfortunately, the wicked aunt's scheming is far from over and only a heroic deed will save the kingdom.

Musician, Vocalist and Solo Artist

Tori Amos is an American pianist and singer-songwriter who has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide. She has releaed eleven studio albums throughout her solo career, over 30 singles, and has contributed to a number of major film soundtracks, including Great Expectations and Mission Impossible II.

The Light Princess will have  additional lyrics by playwright Samuel Adamson (All About My Mother) and be directed by Marianne Elliott (War Horse).

A West End Transfer?

A number of significant National Theatre productions have transferred to the West End after making their premiere at the South Bank venue.

War Horse at the New London Theatre

War Horse opened in October 2007 and became an instant sell-out success, bolstered by rapturous reviews from the critics. It returned again in 2008 before making a popular transfer to the New London theatre. Based on Michael Morgurgo’s children’s novel, War Horse is the story of a young horse named Joey who is sold to the cavalry during the first World War.

Fela! at Sadler's Wells

Fela! - the inspiring and uplifting show about the pioneering Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti  - opened in November 2010 and will move to Sadler's Wells this summer. It is directed by and choreographed by Bill T Jones, whose recent credits include the Tony award-winning Spring Awakening.