SING OUT LOUISE! Gemma Sutton taking over from Lara Pulver in Gypsy

It has been announced that Gemma Sutton is taking over as Louise in the West End production of Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre from 12th October. Lara Pulver plays her final performance on 10th October 2015.

Sutton is currently starring in the show as June (Louise's sister). Writing about her new role on Twitter, Sutton said: "Same womb…..different hair colours. So very excited to get those cow hooves on."

Sutton has previously played Julie Jordan in Carousel (Arcola), Amber in Hairspray (UK Tour), Roxie Hart in Chicago (Leicester Curve) and Ice in DRUNK (Leicester Curve/Bridewell).

Review: Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton at the Savoy Theatre

Gypsy

Savoy Theatre

Reviewed on Thursday 16th April 2015

★★★★★

Following a run in Chichester last year, Jonathan Kent's revival of Gypsy has transferred to the West End's Savoy Theatre which is the perfect home for this bold and glitzy Broadway musical. 

CONFIRMED: Lara Pulver & Peter Davison join Imelda Staunton in West End transfer of Gypsy

It has been confirmed that Lara Pulver will reprise her performance as Louise in the West End transfer of Gypsy, marking her West End debut.

As previously reported by West End Frame, Peter Davison is joining the cast as Herbie.

They join the previously announced Imelda Staunton as the indomitable Momma Rose in Jonathan Kent’s Chichester Festival Theatre production. Final casting will be announced shortly.

Gypsy reunites actor Imelda Staunton and director Jonathan Kent who previously collaborated on the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Sweeney Todd, which, after a sell-out run there, transferred to the West End. Kent also directed Staunton in Good People for Hampstead Theatre, which similarly transferred to the West End after a sell-out season in Hampstead. 

GOSSIP: Peter Davison & Lara Pulver join Imelda Staunton in West End transfer of Gypsy?

According to Baz Bamigboye, Peter Davison will star as Herbie in the West End transfer of Gypsy. He has also revealed that Lara Pulver will reprise her performance in the show alongside Imelda Staunton.

The production opens at the Savoy Theatre on 15th April 2015 (previews from 28th March). Gypsy reunites Imelda Staunton and Jonathan Kent who previously collaborated on the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Sweeney Todd, which transferred to the West End. Kent also directed Staunton in Good People for Hampstead Theatre which also transferred to the West End.