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The producers of the world premiere production of Allegra starring Maureen Lipman have announced full casting for the UK tour.

Quick Take: New comedy Allegra is set to tour in 2026 directed and choreographed by award-winner Stephen Mear, and starring Corrie’s Maureen Lipman, Emmerdale’s John Middleton, and Elizabeth Bower and Bailey Patrick.

Peter Quilter’s new play will premiere at Brighton’s Theatre Royal on 12 May, and then visit High Wycombe, Aberdeen, Malvern, London Richmond, Windsor, Glasgow, and Bath.

A West End run for Allegra is also planned, although there are currently no further details.

Allegra is written by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Peter Quilter (Rose, End of the Rainbow), and this new production will be directed and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner Stephen Mear (Mary Poppins, Hello, Dolly!).

Allegra – Who’s in the cast?

  • Starring Dame Maureen Lipman (Coronation Street, Rose) as Allegra
  • John Middleton (Emmerdale) as Ronen
  • Elizabeth Bower (Trollied, Princess Mirror-Belle) as Anna
  • Bailey Patrick (Dear England, London Kills) as PC
Allegra - Tour casting 2026 (Photos via PR)

“Working again with Maureen after the remarkable West End success of Rose is an absolute privilege. Allegra is sure to be one of UK theatre’s highlights of 2026.” – Thomas Hopkins (Producer)

This new comedy play is centred on Allegra (Maureen Lipman), who is full of life, joy and an irresistible urge to sing, bursting into song at home, in the street, and even in shops and restaurants!

Allegra is produced by Thomas Hopkins Productions and SAMS Entertainment.

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Main photo: Allegra - Starring Maureen Lipman (Photo Jay Brooks) and John Middleton (Photo Colin Boulter)

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