Lady GaGa has revealed that the upcoming UK leg of her Monster Ball tour will feature new material.

The singer kicks off her ten-date jaunt at the Manchester Evening News Arena on February 18.

In an interview with Capital FM, Lady GaGa said that the tour had been revamped since the US leg concluded in January.

"The show is a musical, it's not just a pop show, there are lines and a score - there's a lot of music that you haven't heard before,” she said.

“Some of it's very old, some of it's new, there are scores specifically for the show itself.

"The show's completely different and I have some really amazing surprises, and it's unlike anything I've done before."

The tour will also feature a new instrument – called Emma – which Lady GaGa debuted at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday.

“She's a hybrid from all these other instruments, which is quite funny to deal with," the singer said.

Tickets for Lady GaGa's UK tour dates are on sale now.

(by Jason Gregory)