Olivier Award-winning actor Matt Henry will lead the cast of To Sir, With Love, a new musical based on writer, educator, and former RAF pilot E.R. Braithwaite’s memoir. Marking 60 years since the 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier, the production will begin a UK tour from 15 April 2027.
It has been announced today that To Sir, With Love – A New Musical will embark on a UK tour from April 2027, led by Olivier Award winner Matt Henry MBE (The Devil Wears Prada, Kinky Boots) as Mr Braithwaite.
The new musical is based on E.R. Braithwaite’s memoir and will feature the title song made famous by Lulu – written by Don Black and Mark London – alongside original music and lyrics by John Farrar (Xanadu, Grease) and Kara DioGuardi (American Idol), and a book by Kris Lythgoe.
The tour follows two sold-out concert performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in November 2025, featuring Lulu and Wayne Brady.
The cast
The story follows Rick Braithwaite, a Cambridge-educated engineer and former RAF fighter pilot, who meets prejudice at every turn but engages with his students, preparing them for more than just exams. The memoir was adapted into the iconic 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier.
The cast of the new musical will include:
- Mr Braithwaite: Matt Henry MBE (The Devil Wears Prada, Kinky Boots)
- Ms Blanchard: Amy Di Bartolomeo (The Devil Wears Prada, Six)
- Ms Dale-Evans: Lucy Benjamin (EastEnders, Stepping Out)
- Mr Florian: Ben Richards (The Bill, Moulin Rouge! The Musical)
- Pamela Dare: Georgia May Foote (Coronation Street, The Rocky Horror Show)
Further casting and creatives will be announced.
The show is directed by two-time Tony nominee Sheldon Epps, with choreography by Kieran Donovan, orchestrations by Joseph Joubert, set and costume design by Andy Walmsley, video design by Aaron Rhyne, sound design by Paul Smith, dramaturgy by Shereen Jasmin Phillips, production management by Phil McCandlish and casting by Debbie O’Brien.
Tour dates
So far, the tour has confirmed the following dates and locations:
- Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds, from 15 April to 1 May 2027
- New Theatre, Hull, from 5 to 8 May 2027
- Palace Theatre, Manchester, from 11 to 15 May 2027
- New Wimbledon Theatre, London, from 18 to 22 May 2027
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