Robbie Williams says he will channel show business and "classic old musicals" on his next tour.

The singer is due to embark on his Swings Both Ways Live tour in Europe soon for a slew of shows, including a myriad of UK dates.

Speaking on his website, the Take That man said that he is taking inspiration from the past when it comes to putting on his show.

Williams wrote: "This 'Swings Both Ways' tour is very different from any previous Robbie Williams tour, and I think it's going to be very special. When I was young the television companies in the UK saw fit to broadcast replay after replay after replay of all the classic old musicals. I think most kids my age were bored and turned off by things like that, but I wasn't. I was engrossed in it all, lost in the magic of the glamour, and entranced by the craftsmanship of those times."

He added: "I want this to be a show that gives you the same feeling that I used to have at my grandma's on a Saturday night, watching the 'Morecambe & Wise Show' on TV: a show with variety and lots of show business moments. I know my jazz hands are going to be so tired after this tour. I intend to do my very best to ensure that every one of you is heavily entertained."

The tour will see Williams mine his 2013 'Swings Both Ways' record and also his 2001 effort 'Swing When You're Winning'.

The first date is due to take place in Budapest on April 25.

Watch Robbie Williams perform swing music below: