WELSH mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins, pictured left, is coming to Dorset as part of her 21-date UK tour next year.

She will be at the Bournemouth International Centre on Saturday, February 21.

Award-winning West End and Broadway performer John Owen-Jones (Les Miserables/Phantom of The Opera) will be appearing a special guest on the whole tour.

Katherine’s new tour follows the release of her new classical album Home Sweet Home.

She said: “Performing live for my fans is what I love most about being an artist. I’m so thrilled to be going on tour next year, getting to see you all and performing my new album. I can’t wait.”

New album Home Sweet Home reflects Katherine’s return to her classical roots and marks a milestone in Katherine’s career.

It has been ten years since the release of her debut offering Premier in 2004 – one of the fastest selling classical albums of all time.

Special guest John Owen-Jones has enjoyed critical acclaim for his award winning performances in the lead role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and the title role in The Phantom of the Opera.

He said: “Having been a fan of her work for a long time, I am absolutely delighted to be appearing alongside Katherine on what I’m sure will be a hugely successful tour. “I can’t wait to be on the tour next spring and sing in some of the finest venues in the country.”

Tickets are on sale at the BIC.