Check out new production photos for jukebox musical Titanique at the Criterion Theatre in London, now starring etiquette coach and podcast host William Hanson. He leads a wave of new actors joining the Olivier Award-winning musical comedy.
William Hanson, etiquette coach and co-host of award-winning podcast ‘Help I Sexted My Boss’ with radio DJ Jordan North, has joined the Titanique cast, with new production photos showing him in action. He stars as Ruth until 19 July 2026, with further casting for Ruth after that date yet to be announced.
Titanique is a jukebox musical comedy bursting with nostalgia, non-stop laughs and killer vocals. Featuring all your favourite Céline Dion hits, including My Heart Will Go On, All by Myself and To Love You More, all backed by a sensational live band.
When Céline Dion hilariously hijacks a Titanic Museum tour, audiences are swept into a wildly reimagined version of the Oscar-winning film. With her iconic song catalogue at the helm, Céline rewrites Titanic’s most beloved moments and characters, turning the legendary love story into a hysterical, heart-filled extravaganza that was named Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play at the 2025 Oliver Awards.
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Production photos: William Hanson stars in Titanique at the Criterion Theatre
William Hanson joins the Titanique cast
William Hanson is starring as Ruth in Titanique at the Criterion Theatre in London for six-weeks only until 19 July 2026. He is an etiquette coach and since 2018 he has co-hosted the hugely successful podcast ‘Help I Sexted My Boss’. It was the first British podcast to be broadcast into cinemas across the UK and northern Europe. He has also performed live tours with the podcast, including a recent arena tour and, before that, several nights at The London Palladium. He is the author of five books, including the Sunday Times bestseller Just Good Manners.
Also joining the Titanique cast
Additional members of the new cast include:
- Lewis Francis: The Iceberg
- Nikki Wheeldon: Molly Brown
- AJ Lewis and Joi Lurrie: on-stage background vocalists
- Finton Flynn, Josh Lovell and Charlotte Soo: offstage understudies
They join existing cast members Rose Galbraith as Rose, Astrid Harris as Céline Dion, Freddie King as Jack (previously offstage understudy), Cameron Vear as Cal (previously offstage understudy), Michael Vinsen as Victor Garber Luigi and on-stage background vocalist Corrine Priest.
The history of Titanique
Co-written by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli, Titanique premiered Off-Broadway in June 2022 at the Asylum Theater, starring the musical’s co-authors Mindelle and Rousouli as Céline Dion and Jack Dawson. Titanique is directed by Tye Blue and choreographed by Ellenore Scott.
In addition to its 2026 Tony Award nominations and 2025 Olivier Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play, Titanique won seven major awards during the 2022-23 theatre season, including three Lucille Lortel Awards, the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best New Musical, Las Culturistas Culture Award for Best Indoor Performance and two Dorian Awards.
The London production of Titanique is produced by Eva Price and Michael Harrison.
Book your tickets to Titanique at the Criterion Theatre in London.
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