The tour will be produced by Bill Kenwright Ltd and will launch in the Autumn 2026.
It has been announced that Mike Bartlett’s adaptation of the multi Oscar and BAFTA award winning film will embark on a UK tour in 2026, opening at the Theatre Royal Windsor on Thursday 3 September 2026 where it will run to Saturday 12 September 2026.
From there the production will go on to the Edinburgh King’s Theatre from 15 – 19 September before touring to other venues across the UK. Full tour dates and casting have yet to be announced.
Inspired by the true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, as they aim for glory in the 1924 Paris Olympics, this stage adaptation is directed by Roxana Silbert.
The production will feature the original music by Vangelis.
Jenny Seagrove, Chairperson of Bill Kenwright said: “I’m absolutely thrilled that Bill Kenwright Ltd are producing the first ever UK tour of Mike Bartlett’s thrilling adaptation of the multi-award-winning film Chariots of Fire. I’m also delighted that Roxana Silbert will be directing our production and I know that with her unique vision and flair, audiences across the country are in for an incredible night at the theatre.”
To find out more visit: https://www.kenwright.com/productions/chariots-of-fire-2026-tour/