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Exclusive first look: The War of The Worlds rehearsals

Jeff Wayne’s musical version of HG Wells’ 1898 novel opens at the Dominion Theatre in February

An exclusive first look at images showing the cast of The War of The Worlds in rehearsals have been released ahead of opening at the Dominon Theatre next month.

Starring Jimmy Nail, Daniel Bedingfield, Heidi Range and David Essex, the new production features the iconic score played live on stage by Jeff Wayne and his Black Smoke Band alongside ULLAdubULLA string orchestra.

Released in 1978, Wayne's original double album has sold over 15 million copies sold and won two Ivor Novello Awards. You can read our interview with the composer here.

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds runs at the Dominion Theatre from 8 February 2016.