The new tour of the musical is set to begin performances this Saturday (20th September) at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre.
Rehearsal images have now been released for the upcoming tour of The Bodyguard, based on the film starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston.
The cast for the revival of the musical is led by Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron and Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer. Further casting includes: Sasha Monique as Nicki Marron, Matt Milburn as Sy Spector, John Macaulay as Bill Devaney, Jonathan Alden as Tony, James-Lee Harris as Stalker and Ryan Bennett as Ray Court. The role of Fletcher will be shared by Rio Chigwedere, Cale Cole, Prince Conteh and Mason Dyett.
Meanwhile, the company is completed by Taylor Bridges, Kayne Gordon, Ohaana Greaves, Mireia Mambo, Alice Readie, Theo UK Rose, Emma-Jane Smith, Yiota Theo, Luke Walsh, Luke Woollaston and Zirihi Zadi. At certain performances, the role of Rachel Marron will be played by Mireia Mambo.
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and one of the biggest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.
The Bodyguard features direction by Thea Sharrock with a book by Oscar winning Alex Dinelaris. It had its world premiere at the Adelphi Theatre and was nominated for four Olivier Awards. A sell out 18 month UK and Ireland tour followed, before the show returned to the West End at the Dominion Theatre ahead of two further sell out tours of the UK and Ireland in 2018/19 and 2023.
To find out more visit: https://www.thebodyguardmusical.com/