New cast revealed for THE CHOIR OF MAN at the Arts Theatre
Emmie Newitt
24 February, 2025, 10:26
The international stage sensation will re-open the hit musical from next month, following a period of closure for some minor venue redevelopment.
The 2025 cast of The Choir of Man.
A new cast has been announced for The Choir of Man.
It compromises of Jason Brock (Thriller Live, Lyric Theatre and Shaftesbury Theatre) as ‘Romantic’, Benji Lord (Dreamboats and Petticoats: Bringing on Back The Good Times!, World Premiere and UK tour) as ‘Joker’, David Booth (The Threepenny Opera, Royal Philharmonic Choir) as ‘Pub Bore’, Paul McArthur (Tracks, Union Theatre) as ‘Poet’, Oliver Jacobson (Come From Away, UK tour) as ‘Barman’ and Alex Mallalieu (As You Like It, UK tour) and Toby Francis (High Fidelity, Hayes Theatre Co.,) as swings.
The new members of the cast join pub regulars Rob Godfrey (Choir of Man – Sydney Opera House) as ‘Beast’, Ifan Gwilym-Jones (The Choir of Man, NCL; Australia and Chicago) as ‘Maestro’, George Knapper (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, UK Tour) as ‘Handyman’ with Bradley Walwyn (We Will Rock You, Royal Caribbean) as ‘Hardman’.David Shute (Once: The Musical, Barn Theatre) and Tom Carter-Miles (Frankenstein, Illyria) both return as swings.
Kicking off its West End journey back in 2021, The Choir of Man takes audiences through an uplifting celebration of community and friendship in 90 minutes! Filled with the feel-good factor and songs from some of the biggest music artists like Adele, Guns & Roses, Katy and Queen; it's a must-see in London!
The Choir of Man will return to the Arts Theatre from 12 March, with an extended season planned through until 31 August 2025.
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