The London production of The Choir of Man has extended its run at the West End’s Arts Theatre.
The hit West End musical will now play to 29 September 2024.
A number of new cast members have also been announced, including Sam Pope (Bat Out of Hell) as ‘The Joker’, swing Alex James Ellison (Fiver, Glory Ride) and Olugbenga Adelekan (Metronomy music producer and bassist) as ‘The Pub Bore’, who start their performances from 12 March 2024.
Cast staying with the production include Adam Bayjou (The Choir of Man US Tour, Les Misérables) as ‘The Hard Man’, Michele Maria Benvenuto as ‘The Maestro’, Ben Goffe (Hex) as ‘The Handyman’, Luke Conner Hall (Bat Out of Hell) as ‘The Romantic’, Mark Irwin (The Choir of Man Korea, The Commitments) as ‘The Barman’, Sam Ebenezer (The Mousetrap) as ‘The Poet’ and Niall Woodson as a swing.
Choir of Man International alumni joining the West End Company include Robert Godfrey (The Choir of Man Sydney) as ‘The Beast’, and Seán Keany (Once in Concert, The Choir of Man Korea) and Richard Lock (The Choir Of Man West End) as swings.
The on-stage band features Emmanuel Nana Kwasi Bonsu on drums, Jack Hartigan on guitar, Darius Luke Thompson on violin and Sam Tookey on bass.
In the show, nine guys combine beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping singalongs with first-rate tap dance and poetic meditations on the power of community.
Featuring hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry, The Choir of Man is a pub like no other, and an uplifting celebration of community and friendship with something for everyone in its 90 minutes of feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment.
The Choir of Man is created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, directed by Nic Doodson, with musical supervision, vocal arrangements and orchestrations by Jack Blume, movement direction and choreography by Freddie Huddleston, monologues written by Ben Norris, scenic design by Oli Townsend, lighting design by Richard Dinnen, costume design and associate scenic design by Verity Sadler, sound design by Sten Severson, casting by Debbie O’Brien. Tom Brandon serves as Associate Director, with Lee Freeman as Musical Director and Adam Hilton as associate movement director.
Creator Nic Doodson said in a statement: “We’re absolutely delighted to extend the opening hours of The Choir of Man in the West End. Since first opening at the Arts Theatre in 2021, it’s come to be a real home for us and we love opening the doors to The Jungle, our onstage pub, and welcoming everyone in to share an evening of stories, song and of course, a beer or two. The new company that will be the landlords of The Jungle are an incredible group of performers and we can’t wait for not only our regulars but also our new visitors to see them every night!“
The Choir of Man is now playing at the Arts Theatre to 29 September 2024.
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