International hit musical The Bodyguard returns to the West End starring Beverley Knight.
Based on the Oscar nominated film starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, blockbuster musical The Bodyguard will play a limited 6 month run at the Dominion Theatre.
Starring Britain’s Queen of Soul Beverley Knight as superstar Rachel Moran and Ben Richards as Frank Farmer, The Bodyguard is the smash-hit romantic thriller featuring Whitney Houston’s greatest hits, including Queen of the Night, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and – of course – I Will Always Love You.
The Bodyguard runs from 15 July 2016 to 7 January 2017 at the Dominion Theatre.
THE STORY
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
CAST
Beverley Knight (Rachel Marron) and Ben Richards (Frank Farmer) star alongside Rachel John (Nicki Marron), Carole Stennett (alternate Rachel Marron), Mark Holden (Bill Devaney), Alex Andreas (Tony), Dominic Taylor (Sy Spector), Matthew Stathers (Stalker) and Glen Fox (Ray Court).
Ensemble members are Faye Best, Pablo Ceresuela Torres, Carlos Ugarriza Crespo, Lisa Darnell, Charles Hagerty, Emma Joy Hopkins, Ibinabo Jack, Christopher Jeffers, Verity Jones, Phoebe Liberty, Raul Naranjo Garcia, Mary Lynn Tiep, Michael Wade-Peters, Matthew Wesley, Emmy Willow and Mark Willshire
CREATIVE TEAM
Based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, Thea Sharrock’s production of The Bodyguard has book by Alex Dinelaris. With designs by Tim Hatley, lighting by Mark Henderson, sound by Richard Brooker and video designs by Duncan McLean, choreography is by Karen Bruce, orchestrations by Chris Egan with musical supervision by Richard Beadle
REVIEWS
“The runaway gold-plated hit musical” Daily Mail
“One of the best West End shows I’ve ever seen” Heart
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Additional Information
Age Restrictions: Suitable for 12+ Important Info: Beverley Knight is NOT scheduled to perform on Mondays or midweek matinees including any revised matinee performances, or on 18 October, 28 October, 12 November, 15 November, 17 December, and 30-31 December. At Monday evening and Wednesday matinee performances the role of Rachel Marron will be played by Carole Stennett. The producers of The Bodyguard cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.
Mask
You are required to wear a mask at all times while inside this venue.
Social distancing
You are required to keep distance from other audience members and the venue’s staff while inside this venue.
Proof of vaccine and/or test
You are required to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination in order to attend this performance.
Covid safety
This venue has additional Covid-19 safety measures in place to ensure the health and well-being of the staff, performers, and guests. This venue is complying with the latest industry 'See It Safely' guidelines.
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Venue Information
Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQNearest Tube or Train: Tottenham Court Road (Central line, Northern line)
Nearest Buses: 7, 8, 10, 14, 14A, 19, 22, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 73, 176
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