Actor and comedian Paul Whitehouse is returning to his hit musical comedy Only Fools And Horses at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Paul Whitehouse, who originated the role of Grandad in the musical and co-wrote the show, will return to play Grandad from 9 January.
The show had already announced that it was extending its dates into next year, and will now be booking slightly longer, to 29 April 2023 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Whitehouse said in a press statement that: “I can’t wait to be back in Grandad’s armchair next year after a bit of a break – many thanks to Les Dennis who’s been keeping it warm for me! It’s incredible to still be playing to packed houses week in, week out and I’m thrilled that the show is extending the run yet again. Mange tout!”
Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, and featuring music by John Sullivan and Chas Hodges, the show has been seen by more than 700,000 people since it opened in February 2019.
Les Dennis is currently starring as Grandad Trotter, alongside Tom Bennett as Del Boy and Ryan Hutton as Rodney, plus Ashleigh Gray plays Raquel; Nicola Munns plays Marlene and Cassandra; Craig Berry plays Boycie; Lee VG plays Trigger; Adrian Irvine plays Denzil; Danny Bayne plays Mickey Pearce and Danny Driscoll; Andrew Bryant plays Mike The Barman and Tony Driscoll. Also in the company are Christopher Arkeston, Marion Campbell, Wesley Charles, Leanne Garretty, Ian Gareth Jones, Chris Kiely (also Resident Director), Danny Lane, Andy Mace, Melanie Marshall, Gemma McLean, Darry Paul and Mark Pearce.
The musical is based on the much-loved BBC comedy series by John Sullivan, that starred David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.
Only Fools and Horses The Musical takes many of the classic moments from the TV show and adds lots of hilarious new material – co-written by Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan, John Sullivan’s son.
Book tickets to Only Fools and Horses The Musical at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London
