Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, directed by Jonathan Church.
The production opens at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley from 28 January to 6 February 2027, including a summer season at Sadler’s Wells from 2 June to 3 July 2027.
The tour follows the production’s Christmas season at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, running from 26 November 2026 to 16 January 2027.
The production stars Natalie Anderson and Karen Hauer, who will share the role of Lina Lamont, Grant Almirall as Don Lockwood, Nicole-Lily Baisden as Kathy Seldon, Matthew Maddison as Cosmo Brown and Wendi Peters as Dora Bailey.
Wendi Peters is scheduled to play the role of Dora Bailey until Saturday 3 July 2027. Further casting for the role to be announced.
The company is completed by Charlie Bishop, Grace Chan, Ross Chisari, Stan Doughty, Barry Drummond, William Elijah-Lewis, Maria Garrett, Alyn Hawke, Megan Jade-Johnson, Ellis Linford-Pill, Jeremy Lloyd, Brontë Macmillan, Chloe Malek, Greta McKinnon, Melissa Mese, Ben Middleton, Grace May Parry, Roan Pronk, Elly Shaw, Jack Skelton and Catrin Thomas.
Journey back to the glamour of Hollywood in the roaring 20’s with high-energy choreography and sumptuous set designs (including over 14,000 litres of water on stage), combined with all the romance and wit of one of the world’s best- loved films.
The beloved musical features the glorious MGM score including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh and the legendary Singin’ in the Rain.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN is Directed by Jonathan Church with Choreography by Andrew Wright, Additional Choreography by Jayne Elster, Set and Costume Design by Simon Higlett, Lighting Design by Tim Mitchell, Sound Design by Gareth Owen, Video Design by Ian Galloway, Musical Supervision by Robert Scott and Orchestrations by Larry Blank.
In addition, the full creative team includes Associate Director Brendan Cull, Associate Choreographer Kelly Ewins, Associate Costume Designer Karen Large, Original Fight Direction by Malcolm Ranson and Casting Director Olivia Laydon for Jill Green casting.
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