New cast announced for The Choir of Man West End return

The Olivier-nominated musical The Choir of Man will return to the Arts Theatre in London’s West End with a brand-new cast. Following a brief closure for venue refurbishments, the show will reopen on 12 March and run until 31 August 2025.

Billed as ‘the best pub in the world,’ The Choir of Man is a high-energy celebration of community and friendship. Featuring a cast of nine performers, the show blends stunning vocal harmonies, dynamic choreography, and a mix of classic hits from artists such as Queen, Adele, Avicii, Katy Perry, and Guns N’ Roses. With its unique setting in a traditional pub and the promise of free beer, the production offers a feel-good theatrical experience unlike any other in the West End.

The new cast includes Jason Brock (Thriller Live) as ‘Romantic,’ Benji Lord (Dreamboats and Petticoats) as ‘Joker,’ David Booth (The Threepenny Opera) as ‘Pub Bore,’ Paul McArthur (Tracks) as ‘Poet,’ Oliver Jacobson (Come From Away) as ‘Barman,’ and Alex Mallalieu (As You Like It) and Toby Francis (High Fidelity) as swings. They join returning cast members Rob Godfrey (The Choir of Man – Sydney Opera House) as ‘Beast,’ Ifan Gwilym-Jones (The Choir of Man, international productions) as ‘Maestro,’ George Knapper (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) as ‘Handyman,’ and Bradley Walwyn (We Will Rock You) as ‘Hardman.’ David Shute and Tom Carter-Miles also return as swings.

Speaking about the show’s continued success, producer Nic Doodson said, “We are absolutely thrilled to be able to go into our fourth year at the Arts Theatre in the heart of the West End and are delighted that the new cast members will have the chance to appear in front of such passionate and engaged audiences.”

Since its West End debut in October 2021, The Choir of Man has played over 1,000 performances to more than 280,000 audience members. The production has enjoyed global acclaim with sold-out runs at the Sydney Opera House, extensive US and European tours, and a successful stint at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The show was also nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play.

The Choir of Man is created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay and is directed by Doodson, with monologues by Ben Norris and musical supervision by Jack Blume. The creative team also includes movement direction and choreography by Freddie Huddleston, scenic design by Oli Townsend, lighting by Richard Dinnen, sound design by Sten Severson, and costume design by Verity Sadler.

Tickets for the West End return of The Choir of Man are now on sale.

The Choir of Man runs from 12 March until 31 August 2025 at the Arts Theatre.

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