The Choir of Man UK Touring Cast Announced!

FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE TOUR OF WEST END AND INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT MUSICAL THE CHOIR OF MAN – OPENING AT THE NEW THEATRE WIMBLEDON SATURDAY 14 MARCH 

The producers of the Olivier Award-nominated international smash hit musical THE CHOIR OF MAN today announce full casting for the show’s first ever UK & Ireland Tour, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 14 March 2026. Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated worldwide smash hit will take The Jungle to audiences across the country and Ireland with tickets on sale now for dates through to December 2026.  The producers are also delighted to announce, The Jungle Choir Community Project, a new nationwide initiative inviting local choirs to take part in the production on opening night in every touring city. 

Set in on-stage pub The Jungle, THE CHOIR OF MAN is the best trip to your local you'll ever have. Here, a cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys combine beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping singalongs with world-class tap dance and soulful storytelling.

The UK & Ireland Tour cast will feature Gustav Melbardis as ‘Maestro’ (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’ (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’ (Choir of Man, West End & US tour), Jack Skelton as ‘Handyman’ (My Fair Lady, Curve, Aladdin, Wolverhampton Grand), Joshua Lloyd as ‘Barman’ (Chicago, The Lion King, UK & Ireland tours), Sam Walter as ‘Romantic’ (Choir of Man, West End, Kinky Boots, NCL) and Aaron Pottenger as ‘Bore’ (Choir of Man, NCL, Ragtime), with Sam Ebenezer (Choir of Man, West End, The Mousetrap, West End), Jared Leathwood (Choir of Man, West End, Billionaire Boy, UK tour), Niall Woodson (Choir of Man, West End, Frankie’s Guys, UK tour) and Lewis Dragisic (Choir of Man, West End, Twelfth Night, UK tour) as Swings.

Featuring hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this uplifting celebration of community and friendship offers something for everyone - including free beer! This is feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment so good you’ll want to come back and see it again and again.

The Jungle Choir Community Project will involve a search for local choirs in each touring city, who will be invited to attend the opening night performance and take part in the final moments of the show. Participating choirs will be offered discounted tickets and rehearsal materials in advance and will be invited to experience the opening night performance as part of a wider celebration of music and community. Interested choirs should email officeassistant@kennywax.com

THE CHOIR OF MAN is created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, directed by Nic Doodson, with musical supervision, vocal arrangements and orchestrations by Jack Blume, movement direction and choreography by Freddie Huddleston, monologues written by Ben Norris, scenic design by Oli Townsend, lighting design by Richard Dinnen, costume design and co-scenic design by Verity Sadler, sound design by Sten Severson, casting by Debbie O’Brien.

The UK Tour is produced by HH Productions, Nic Doodson, Andrew Kay, Global Creative and Kenny Wax – whose collective credits include award-winning shows Six the Musical, Bluey, The Play That Goes Wrong, 42 Balloons, Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas, and many more.

For tickets and touring dates, click here.