Full casting confirmed for The Bodyguard; first look at Beverley Knight & Ben Richards

Full casting has been confirmed for the West End revival of The Bodyguard.

As previously announced, Beverley Knight will reprise her performance in the musical which runs at the Dominion Theatre between 15th July 2016 and 7th January 2017.

The cast also includes Ben Richards (Frank Farmer), Ben Richards (The Bodyguard), Rachel John (Nicki Marron), Carole Stennett (alternate Rachel), Mark Holden (Bill Devaney), Alex Andreas (Tony), Dominic Taylor (Sy Spector), Matthew Stathers (Stalker) and Glen Fox (Ray Court). 

Lorna Luft, Louise Dearman, Rachel Stanley & Ben Richards to star in Judy - The Life And Music Of A Hollywood Legend

It has been announced that Judy - The Life And Music Of A Hollywood Legend will receive its UK premiere later this year.

The production will tour the UK, opening at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 8th May 2015. 

Arlene Phillips is the show's creative director whilst Christopher Manoe directs. Judy - The Life And Music Of A Hollywood Legend is the only Judy Garland Show in the world authorised by the Judy Garland Estate. 

Lorna Luft - Judy Garland’s daughter - will star in the production alongside Louise Dearman (Wicked), Rachel Stanley (Crazy for You) and Ben Richards (Rock Of Ages). Also appearing are Judy’s dancers, The Boyfriends who are named after Judy’s original dancers of the same name.

Ben Richards stars in pantomime at the Shaw Theatre

It has been announced that Ben Richards (pictured right) will star as Abanazar in Aladdin at the Shaw Theatre in Kings Cross this Christmas.

The panto will also feature Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist La Voix as Widow Twankey. The production runs between 11th December 2014 and 3rd January 2015. 

Richards is currently starring the UK Tour of Rock of Ages. He has previously starred in Oliver! (Sheffield), 9 to 5 (UK Tour) and Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Palace). He is well known for his TV roles including PC Nate Roberts in The Bill, Justin in Holby Cityand Bruno Milligan in Footballers’ Wives.

Ben Richards & Noel Sullivan to star as Stacee Jaxx & Drew Boley in Rock Of Ages UK Tour

It has been announced that Ben Richards (pictured right) and Noel Sullivan will star as Stacee Jaxx and Drew Boley in the upcoming UK Tour of Rock Of Ages.

Following a three-year run in London’s West End, the UK Tour of Rock Of Ages will open at The Palace Theatre in Manchester on 5th May 2014.

The show will then tour until November 2014, visiting: Birmingham, Edinburgh, Torquay, Nottingham, Bromley, Bradford, Aylesbury, Bristol, Stoke, Liverpool, Sunderland, Glasgow, Brighton, Milton Keynes, Woking, York, Southampton, Dublin, Belfast, Hull, Cardiff, Oxford, Sheffield, Southend and Wimbledon.

Bonnie Langford, Natalie Casey & Amy Lennox to star in 9 to 5: The Musical UK Tour

Casting has been announced for Dolly Parton's musical 9 to 5. The show will open at the Manchester Opera House on 16th October 2012. Bonnie Langford will play office manager Roz in the adaptation of the hit 1980 film and Jackie Clune will play Violet. Joining them will be Natalie Casey as Judy who was recently starred in the West End Productions of Legally Blonde & Abigail's Party. Another ex-Legally Blonder, Amy Lennox is to star as Doralee which the part Dolly Partion played in the original film. Finally Ben Richards will play the women's boss, Franklin.

Bonnie Langford has just finished playing The Lady of the Lake in the national tour of Monty Python's Spamalot. Natalie Casey is currently appearing in Abigail's Party in the West End. She recently finished playing Paulette Buonufonté in Legally Blonde the Musical. She was absolutely incredible in this role so I am delighted she is joining another musical! Amy Lennox also appeared in Legally Blonde, understudying Sheridan Smith as Elle while also Margot. She was born to play both roles. She recently reprised the role of Elle during the Legally Blonde UK tour. She is an amazing performer so it is great more people will get the opportunity to see her on stage again.

9 to 5: the Musical, which opened on Broadway in 2009, is making its UK premiere this autumn. A national tour begins at the Manchester Opera House on 12 October. Performances up to 5 January 2013 are already on sale, with further dates to be announced. 

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