Leona Lewis has unveiled details of a full UK Arena tour for May and June 2010.

The 24-year-old singer's first ever tour will take in nine shows - including two nights at London's O2 Arena.

Lewis says she has taken inspiration from the 1986 cult movie Labyrinth starring David Bowie, as well as Kings of Leon and Kanye West gigs.

She tells The Sun: “I've been to see a lot of live shows over the past two years to get ideas.

“My favourite artists are Beyonce, Kings of Leon and Kanye West. I loved Beyonce's show so much I've been back a few times.

“But my show will be very different – dark and ethereal. I have taken lots of inspiration from Labyrinth, loads of masks and costumes. I do like a stark performance."

Tickets for the shows go on sale on Friday November 27 at 9am.

She plays:

• Sheffield Arena - May 28
• Liverpool Echo Arena – 31
• Nottingham Trent FM Arena - June 2
• Manchester MEN Arena – 4
• Birmingham LG Arena – 8
• London O2 Arena – 12/14
• Glasgow SECC – 20
• Newcastle Metro Arena - 24

(by Scott Colothan)