The Bodyguard comes to Leeds next week — and is bringing an X Factor winner with it.

Alexandra Burke, who won the show in 2008, plays superstar Rachel Marron in the stage musical version of the Oscar-nominated 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.

Playing her dedicated body guard Frank Farmer is Stuart Reid, who toured internationally with hit musical Mamma Mia! and starred in UK tours of Grease and Guys and Dolls.

Alexandra Burke and company in The Bodyguard
Alexandra Burke and company in The Bodyguard

The show will begin its two week run at the Grand Theatre in Leeds on Tuesday, running until Saturday May 21.

The romantic thriller, in which a world star falls in love with the man hired to protect her from her mystery stalker, features Whitney Houston classics including Queen of the Night, One Moment in Time, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the biggest-selling songs of all time — I Will Always Love You.

Alexandra Burke in The Bodyguard
Alexandra Burke in The Bodyguard

Ian Sime, general manager at the Grand, saidL "We are excited to welcome Alexandra and The Bodyguard to Leeds.

"It promises to be a dazzling show with a great soundtrack performed by a wonderful singer! We’re very much looking forward to it."

The Bodyguard is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday May 10 to Saturday May 21.

Tickets are priced from £24 to £52.50.

Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or call Box Office on 0844 848 2700