The brand new touring production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has announced casting details.
Produced by Michael Harrison Productions and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group, the UK & Ireland tour kicks off at the Manchester Opera House on 23 March 2022.
Alexandra Burke and Linzi Hateley will share The Narrator duties across the tour. X Factor winner Alexandra’s West End credits include leads in The Bodyguard, Sister Act, Chess and Chicago. Linzi Hateley is an Olivier Award nomineed West End and Broadway actress with credits including the RSC and the National Theatre.
Jason Donovan is tipped to reprise his role as Pharaoh, after his star turn in the part at the London Palladium in 2019 and 2021; and Bobby Windebank will play the role at some venues across the tour
Finally, Jac Yarrow will wear the famous coloured coat again after he became a stage sensation in the role after his West End debut as Joseph in 2019.
Producer Michael Harrison told the press that: “After two sensational runs at The London Palladium, I am delighted that this joyous show is now set to unite audiences and spread happiness across the UK & Ireland on tour. Our ‘dream team’ casting will enchant newcomers and longstanding fans alike – GO! GO! GO! JOSEPH!”
The show is directed by Laurence Connor (Les Miserables, Cinderella) and choreographed by JoAnn M Hunter (School of Rock), with set and costume design are Morgan Large, lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound design by Gareth Owen.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous and produced musical, with productions in over 80 countries , and songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me, Jacob and Sons, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go Go Go Joseph.
Joseph Tour Dates 2022
Opera House, MANCHESTER
STARRING: Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow
23 March – 2 April 2022
Birmingham Hippodrome, BIRMINGHAM
STARRING: Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
5 – 16 April 2022
Mayflower Theatre, SOUTHAMPTON
STARRING: Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow
19 – 23 April 2022
Theatre Royal, PLYMOUTH
STARRING: Alexandra Burke & Jac Yarrow
26 – 30 April 2022
New Theatre, CARDIFF
STARRING: Alexandra Burke & Jac Yarrow
3 – 14 May 2022
Theatre Royal, NEWCASTLE
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
24 May – 4 June 2022
Empire Theatre, LIVERPOOL
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
6 – 11 June 2022
King’s Theatre, GLASGOW
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
14 – 25 June 2022
His Majesty’s Theatre, ABERDEEN
STARRING: Linzi Hateley and Jac Yarrow
28 June – 2 July 2022
Grand Theatre, LEEDS
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
12 – 23 July 2022
Opera House, BLACKPOOL
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
25 – 30 July 2022
New Victoria Theatre, WOKING
STARRING: Linzi Hateley & Jac Yarrow
2 – 6 August 2022
Bord Gais Energy Theatre, DUBLIN
STARRING: Linzi Hateley & Jac Yarrow
9 – 27 August 2022
Bristol Hippodrome, BRISTOL
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
30 August – 10 September 2022
Milton Keynes Theatre, MILTON KEYNES
STARRING: Alexandra Burke & Jac Yarrow
12 – 24 September 2022
Cliffs Pavilion, SOUTHEND
STARRING: Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
26 September – 1 October 2022
Alhambra Theatre, BRADFORD
STARRING: Alexandra Burke & Jac Yarrow
17 – 22 October 2022
Edinburgh Playhouse, EDINBURGH
STARRING: Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
25 – 29 October 2022
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