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Cast announced for London return of THE CHOIR OF MAN

Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 4 November, 2026, 15:42

The Olivier Award-nominated smash hit The Choir of Man returns to London this Christmas following its first UK and Ireland tour, with a new cast revealed today.

choir of man castThe cast of The Choir of Man. Photo provided by production

Performing at the production's new venue, The Arts at Marble Arch, will be Gustav Melbardis as 'Maestro' (The Choir of Man, NCL; Rent), Oluwalonimi (Nimi) Owoyemi as 'Poet' (The Second Woman, Young Vic; The Wind in the Willows, Shakespeare North Playhouse), Levi Tyrell Johnson as 'Hard Man' (The Choir of Man, West End; Hamilton, UK & Ireland Tour), Ben Mabberley as 'Joker' (Calamity Jane, UK Tour; Blood Brothers, UK Tour), Rob Godfrey as 'Beast' (The Choir of Man, West End and US Tour), Adam Hilton as 'Handyman' (The Choir of Man, West End and international productions; Noiseboys, Edinburgh Fringe and Norwegian Prima), Joshua Lloyd as 'Barman' (Chicago and The Lion King, UK & Ireland Tours), Sam Walter as 'Romantic' (The Choir of Man, West End; Kinky Boots, NCL) and Aaron Pottenger as 'Bore' (The Choir of Man, NCL; Ragtime).

Returning to the role of 'Handyman' is Adam Hilton, who first joined The Choir of Man in 2021 and has since performed in the West End, across the US and at sea. In 2022, he became the show's Associate Choreographer and Movement Director, working on productions in London and internationally.

Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay and directed by Nic Doodson, The Choir of Man is a joyous, interactive show set in on-stage pub The Jungle, where nine ordinary yet extraordinary men share their stories and invite audiences to join in the cozy, uplifting world of this everyman pub, through foot-stomping song and dance numbers, world-class tap, and soulful storytelling. It features hit music from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry.

The Choir of Man first opened in the West End at the Arts Theatre in 2021, where it has celebrated over 1000 performances and received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play before closing on 4th January 2026. It has previously played three sold-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House and multiple sold-out US and European tours. Its first ever UK & Ireland Tour opened at New Wimbledon Theatre in March 2026 and will conclude at Edinburgh Festival Theatre in December, following visits to more than 30 towns and cities.

The Choir of Man will play at The Arts at Marble Arch from Thursday 10 December 2026 until Sunday 14 February 2027, with a press night on Wednesday 16 December.

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