The well-known presenter, stylist and actor will join the multi-award-winning West End production for a special appearance as part of Back to the Future Day.
Gok Wan. Headshot provided by production.
Gok Wan will make a special cameo appearance as 'Principal Strickland' at the Adelphi Theatre on 20 October.
Back to the Future Day is celebrated by fans of the beloved franchise worldwide each year on October 21, marking the date Marty McFly travels to the future in Back to the Future II.
Gok Wan said, “I’m thrilled to be joining the cast of Back to the Future the Musical for one night only to celebrate Back to the Future Day! Returning to the stage alongside my good friend Brian Conley is such a treat - he’s a true showman and I can’t wait to swap laughs, lines and a little bit of Hill Valley chaos with him. Great Scott, it’s going to be fabulous!”
The West End production of Back to the Future Musical currently stars Caden Brauch as Marty McFly, Brian Conley as Doctor Emmett Brown (appearing for a strictly limited 12-week run), Maddie Grace Jepson as Lorraine Baines, Orlando Gibbs as George McFly, C.J. Borger as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry, Alex Runicles as Biff Tannen, Talia Palamathanan as Jennifer Parker, Lee Ormsby as Alternate Doctor Emmett Brown and Strickland, Gracie Caine as Linda McFly, Liam McHugh as Dave McFly and Ryan Appiah-Sarpong, Jed Berry, Billie Bowman, Jabari Braham, Charlotte Coggin, Sia Dauda, Lauren Dawes, Alexander Day, Talia Duff, Helen Gulston, Oliver Halford, Thomas Inge, Stephen Lewis-Johnston, Adam Margilewski, , Anna Murray, Samuel Nicholas, Brian Ó’Muirí, Phoebe Roberts, Issie Wilman and Alexandra Wright.
At select performances, Oliver Halford will play the role of Marty McFly. Oliver was discovered as part of the global casting call for the next Marty McFly. This production marks his West End debut.
Cory English will return to the role of Doctor Emmett Brown on Thursday 6 November 2025.
Based on the beloved film released in the 80s, Back to the Future follows rock 'n' roll teen Marty McFly, who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean built by his friend, Dr. Emmett Brown. However, before he can return to 1985, Marty must ensure his high school-age parents fall in love to save his own existence.
Back to the Future The Musical continues its performances at the Adelphi Theatre to 3 January 2026.
