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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds – The New Generation playing across the UK and Europe. The live show, titled "Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds – The New Generation: Alive on Stage!", includes a holographic performance of Liam Neeson, interacting with the other performers. Ricky Wilson retains his role as the Artilleryman from the album version. Marti Pellow (lead singer of the Scottish pop group Wet Wet Wet) is the Sung Thoughts of the Journalist. British rock band Jettblack's lead vocalist Will Stapleton is the Voice of Humanity. The touring cast includes Jason Donovan (who previously played the Artilleryman on tour) as the Parson Nathaniel