The production will run at the Cirencester based theatre from the 21st November until the 3rd January 2027.
Full cast and creative team has now been announced for the Barn Theatre’s revival of the Olivier Award-winning musical by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
Directed by Ryan McBryde, the production is set to star: Claire-Marie Hall (Operation Mincemeat, Les Misérables), with Ugly being played by Timi Akinyosade (Paddington The Musical, Man Like Mobeen), alongside Molly Cheesley (NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, Malory Towers), Maz McGinlay (Hairspray, Greatest Days), Nikki Biddington (Cats, Faking Bad), Silas Wyatt-Barke (The Prince of Egypt, Sweeney Todd), Daniel Robinson (Heathers the Musical, Piaf) and Joseph Claus (Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady), with Rachael Proud on multi-reed and Ted Hayes on drums.
Set to officially open at the theatre on the 25th November, this revival will also feature four a young company of four local performers, who are still to be cast. The Barn Theatre is looking to discover emerging talent from the local area, with paid roles available for young performers playing Ducklings and Froglets. Auditions will take place at the Barn Theatre on Saturday 24 October 2026.
Meet Ugly, a duckling who stands out from the rest. Teased by his siblings and friends for his looks, Ugly soon discovers there is far more to him than meets the eye. When he becomes lost and finds himself in danger, he embarks on an extraordinary journey filled with wild goose chases, mistaken identities and unexpected friendships, all in search of where he truly belongs.
The creative team will include: Choreographer Joanna Goodwin, Musical Director Ben Ward, Musical Supervisor and Orchestrator Lee Freeman and Casting Director Harry Blumenau CDG. The production team comprises Production Manager Dan Weager and Company Stage Manager Niamh Percy.
To book tickets visit: https://barntheatre.org.uk/honk