The Trotter family will be heading out of the West End on 29 April 2023 when the hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical takes its final bow after a record-breaking four year run and over 1,000 performances at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Confirming the end date for the longest-running production in the venue’s 200-year history, co-creator and comedian Paul Whitehouse who recently returned to the role of Grandad, said: “It’s been an unbelievable four years for the whole cast of the Only Fools musical. We’ve consistently played to packed houses and received standing ovations night after night – the audiences have been incredible.
“I’m committed to six months filming from May onwards, so it felt the right time to say ‘Bonjour’ to Del and the gang… for now. But we are planning a UK tour – more details to be announced later this year – and we hope to bring the show back into the West End at some point in the future. But for now, there are just three months to get a ticket to see us at the Theatre Royal. Bonnet de douche!”
Based on John Sullivan’s iconic and record-breaking television show, and featuring cherished material from the TV series, the musical has a script and original score written by John Sullivan’s son Jim and comedian Whitehouse. Featuring musical contributions from Chas ‘n’ Dave, the feel-good, family-friendly production is directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
Whitehouse stars alongside Tom Bennett as Del Boy and Ryan Hutton who made his professional West End stage debut as Rodney in the production. The cast also includes Ashleigh Gray as Raquel, Nicola Munns as Marlene and Cassandra, Craig Berry as Boycie, Lee VG as Trigger, Adrian Irvine as Denzil, Danny Bayne as Mickey Pearce and Danny Driscoll, and Andrew Bryant as Mike The Barman and Tony Driscoll.
Completing the company are Christopher Arkeston, Marion Campbell, Wesley Charles, Leanne Garretty, Ian Gareth Jones, Chris Kiely (also resident director), Danny Lane, Andy Mace, Melanie Marshall, Gemma McLean, Darry Paul and Mark Pearce.
Angela Thomas
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