Photo – The Bodyguard UK Tour 2018 cast by Paul Coltas
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical, The Bodyguard, is back at Mayflower Theatre from Monday 30 October to Saturday 4 November.
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.
Starring multi-platinum Australian recording artist Emily Williams* (Australian Idol, Young Divas), who returns to the role of Rachel Marron, having previously starred in the 2017 Australian production, which marked her theatrical debut.
Emily rose to fame on Australian Idol, becoming the runner-up of the competition. Following this, she found commercial success as a member of the Australian girl group Young Divas before going solo, gaining numerous ‘Favourite Australian Female Artist’ nominations.
Emily will join Emmerdale and Hollyoaks star Ayden Callaghan as Frank Farmer, with Emily-Mae as Nicki Marron, John Macaulay as Bill Devaney, Graham Elwell as Tony, James Groom as Sy Spector, Marios Nicolaides as Stalker and Phil Atkinson as Ray Court. The role of Fletcher will be shared by Ryo Appadu, Kaylen Luke, Manasseh Mapira and Sam Stephens.
The cast is completed by Alexandros Beshonges, Kayne Gordon, Jack Hardwick, James-Lee Harris, Kalisha Johnson, Samantha Mbolekwa, Liam Morris, Abbie Quinnen, Charlotte Scally, Yiota Theo and Marco Venturini.
Based on Lawrence Kasdan’s1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. movie – starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner – The Bodyguard, directed by Thea Sharrock with book by Oscar winning Alex Dinelaris, had its world premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End and was nominated for four Olivier Awards.
Tickets for The Bodyguard (Monday 30 October – Saturday 4 November) are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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Emily Williams will perform the role of ‘Rachel Marron’ at all evening performances only. Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice. The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers’ control.