MUSICIAN Peter Gabriel is to play in Manchester for the first time in a decade, in a show which sees him performing upside down.

The former Genesis singer plays while suspended above the stage and upturned in a giant inflatable ball during his spectacular shows.

As well as playing at the Manchester Arena on May 18, Gabriel will perform at Birmingham and London on his Growing Up Live tour.

The star, whose work includes the No 1 hit single Sledgehammer, also hops on a bicycle and rows a boat during the show, which features his daughter Melanie on backing vocals.

Gabriel -- who will perform the arena shows in the round -- said he was hoping to add more UK dates to the list.

He said: "We worked very hard on this production and I am delighted with the results.

"It's been a lot of fun so far and we are really looking forward to the European dates."

Gabriel -- who last week landed a Grammy nomination -- will play recent songs and greatest hits from his 25 million album-selling career.

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