New and returning cast members will head to the West End production ahead of its last performance at the Arts Theatre early next year.
The 2024 cast of Choir of Man. Photo by The Other Richard
The production made its debut in the West End in 2021 and is now a global phenomenon, attracting audiences with its story about community, connection, and song. The Choir of Man received an Olivier nomination for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play. The musical has welcomed over 280,000 audience members through its doors over 1,000 performances. Some of the current cast members will head to join the show's new production in Shanghai, which opens in September.
From 2 September, the full extension company will include Aled Pennock (‘Bore’), Jason Brock (‘Romantic’), Cal T King (‘Beast’), Ifan Gwilym-Jones (‘Maestro’), Oliver Jacobson (‘Barman’), Benji Lord (‘Joker’), Paul McArthur (‘Poet’), Tom Carter-Miles (Swing), Alex Mallalieu (Swing), Dave Shute (Swing), and Sam Ebenezer (Swing).
Joining them for part of the run will be Matt Beveridge (‘Hardman’, 2 – 21 September), Levi Tyrell Johnson (‘Hardman’, 23 September – 4 January), Ben Goffe (‘Handyman’, 2 September – 12 October), Adam Hilton (‘Handyman’, 14 October – 2 November) and George Knapper (‘Handyman’, 4 Novmber – 4 January).
Nic Doodson said on behalf of the producers, “The Arts Theatre has been our London home for nearly four years, and it’s bittersweet to enter these final months. We’re thrilled to welcome back some brilliant members of our global family, and equally excited for those heading off to represent The Choir of Man in Shanghai. This is the last chance to raise a glass with our West End company before we say goodbye to the Arts Theatre — but not goodbye forever. Watch this space.”
The Choir of Man is 90 minutes of feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else in the West End. It features a plethora of music from Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry that is performed by an extraordinary cast of nine guys.
The Choir of Man will complete its run at the Arts Theatre on 4 January 2026.
