The Olivier Award- nominated smash hit musical THE CHOIR OF MAN is coming to the Lowry, Salford from Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th of October as part of the show’s first ever UK & Ireland Tour.
Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, THE CHOIR OF MAN features a cast of nine (extra)ordinary gentlemen combining harmony and singalong with tap dance and soulful storytelling within a working on-stage bar.
The UK & Ireland Tour cast will feature Gustav Melbardis as ‘Maestro’, Oluwalonimi Owoyemi as ‘Poet’, Levi Tyrell Johnson as ‘Hard Man’, Ben Mabberley as ‘Joker’, Rob Godfrey as ‘Beast’, Jack Skelton as ‘Handyman’, Joshua Lloyd as ‘Barman’, Sam Walter as ‘Romantic’ and Aaron Pottenger as ‘Bore’, with Sam Ebenezer, Jared Leathwood, Niall Woodson and Lewis Dragisic as Swings.
Featuring hits from artists such as Queen, Katy Perry, Luther Vandross, Adele and Guns & Roses. There is something for everyone, including free beer alongside the feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment.
Alongside the musical, the producers were delighted to announce The Jungle Choir Community Project, a new nationwide initiative inviting local choirs to join the production on opening night in every touring city to take part in the final moments of the show.
The participating choirs will be offered discounted tickets and rehearsal materials, and will be invited to opening night as part of a wider celebration of music and community.
Interested choirs are encouraged to email officeassistant@kennywax.com.
Nic Doodson, Creator and Director said, “The Choir of Man has always been about individuality, generosity, humour and the joy of making music together, and this company embodies all of that.
“As we take the show around the UK and Ireland for the very first time, it felt vital to open the doors even wider and invite local choirs to quite literally raise their voices with us.”
“Every city has its own musical heartbeat, and welcoming those voices into the show on opening night is a powerful reminder of why this piece exists: to celebrate community, connection and the extraordinary feeling of singing together”, he added.
Tickets for the upcoming show can be found here. available here.
