Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce to return to BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL

Emmie Newitt 22 November, 2025, 14:21

The two musical theatre stars will make a special return to the West End production as 'Marty McFly' to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UK film release next month.

Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce. Headshots provided by production.

Both Olly Dobson (A Face in the Crowd, Young Vic) and Ben Joyce (Shucked, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) will join the current Marty McFly, Caden Brauch, for this very special performance, where all three will play the role throughout the evening.

Olly Dobson said, "Originating the role of Marty is undeniably the highlight of my career. To be stepping back into his shoes for one night only is super exciting. Let's celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film with this very special performance. Rock n roll slackers.”

Ben Joyce said, “It’s such a thrill to return to this production and I’m so excited to perform alongside both Olly and Caden – it’s not often you get three Marty’s on one stage! 40 years of Back to the Future - what a legacy it has been! I’m so pleased to have been a small part of that here at the Adelphi.”

The production currently stars Caden Brauch as Marty McFly, Cory English as Doctor Emmett Brown, 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, Amy Barker, 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, 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.

Now in its fifth year in the West End, 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.

It continues to play at the Adelphi Theatre, where it is currently booking until 12 April 2026.

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