Amanda Holden has signed up to star in the West End version of ‘Shrek The Musical.’

The Britain’s Got Talent judge has revealed that, much to her daughter’s delight, she will play Princess Fiona in the stage adaptation of the popular movie franchise.

Tweeting about her latest role Holden said:

“It’s true about me being Princess Fiona in Shrek! I’m so excited but best of all [my daughter] Lexi is telling everyone mama will be a Green Princess!”

Shrek The Musical opens at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in May 2011. Tickets will be available from 1st October 2010. For priority booking click here.