The tour is currently playing in Cardiff until the 25th January 2025.
Producers Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh have announced new casting for the UK and Ireland Tour, with the new cast having their first performance at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre on Monday 20th January 2025.
Joining the production as Alexander Hamilton is 2024 Black British Theatre Award-winner Marley Fenton, whilst Billy Nevers, who currently performs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson in the tour, will now play Aaron Burr.
Roshani Abbey, who has previously performed in Hamilton in the West End, will play Eliza Hamilton until Tuesday 25th March. Casey Al-Shaqsy will play Eliza Hamilton from Wednesday 26th March, joining the company for the first time.
Also joining the company will be Chasity Crisp as Angelica Schuyler, Ashley J. Daniels as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Shak Mancel James as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Naomi Katiyo as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Louis Maskell as King George.
Among those staying with the show are: KM Drew Boateng as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Akmed Junior Khemalai, now playing the role of George Washington, Simeon Beckett, Jonathan Hermosa-Lopez, Richard Logun, Tamara Morgan, Antoine Murray-Straughan, Izzy Read, Harry Robinson, Phoebe Samuel-Gray, Samantha Shuma, Michael James Stewart, Jack Whitehead and Sian Yeo.
The cast will be completed by Jonathan Andre, Melad Hamidi, Imogen Rose Hart, Bethany Kate, Jago Mottart, Patrick Munday, Chris Otim, Castell Parker, Eva Phillips, Sydney Spencer, Sylvie Stenson, Ethan Vijn, Lashane Williams and Ynez Williams.
The current UK and Ireland tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical opened at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Saturday 11th November 2023. Hamilton also continues to play in the West End, where it is currently booking until 29th March 2025 and Broadway.
HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
This award winning musical features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. It is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography, with the creative team also including: scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg and hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe.
For more information on the tour visit: https://hamiltonmusical.com/uk-tour/