The Sound of Music to return for UK tour in February 2020
We can't wait for this
The iconic musical, The Sound of Music, will return to the the UK to begin its UK and Ireland tour next year! After two performances in Dublin, the classic show will be taking in 10 venues across the UK, including Blackpool, Sheffield, Bradford, Wolverhampton and Sunderland.
And now the cast for the world-famous von Trapp family musical has been announced, including Coronation Street's Andrew Lancel, who will reprise his role as Captain von Trapp. The well-known role of Maria, famously played by Julie Andrews in the film adaptation, will be played by Emilie Fleming.
Emilie was a finalist on BBC One’s Over the Rainbow with Andrew Lloyd Webber and she has performed in the West End’s 20th Anniversary production of Les Misérables.
Also joining the cast will be Welsh soprano Megan Llewellyn, playing the role of Mother Abbess.
Speaking about the musical, producer Bill Kenwright said, "The music and narrative of The Sound of Music are timeless. It’s a beautiful story about family and hope. The score transcends generations and the songs are known and loved by everyone."
Now take a look at other tours you might like to see over the coming months:
We Will Rock You
Following the triumphant 2010 and 2011 UK theatre tours and 2013 10th anniversary world arena tour, the smash hit Queen and Ben Elton musical, 'We Will Rock You' announces the show has been reimagined for 2019 and will embark on a brand new UK & Ireland tour.
Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Elton John has announced the first 2020 UK dates of his colossal Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Speaking of the UK dates, Elton John says, "The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour will take us to many places that have meant a lot to me over the last fifty years, but these UK shows will be incredibly special. The UK is home, and where my heart will always be."
Rod Stewart
Music legend Rod Stewart has added four winter arena shows to his 2019 touring schedule. Rod will play new dates at Glasgow SSE Hydro, Liverpool Echo Arena and two nights at London's The O2 in November/December 2019 in addition to his previously announced summer gigs. Click for more information about tickets.
On Your Feet!
Gloria and Emilio Estefan's smash-hit musical comes to London direct from Broadway for a strictly limited season in 2019. On Your Feet! is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria and charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom. Click to find out more information and get tickets.
a-ha
a-ha have always set themselves challenges. Now, pushing even further, they are announcing that their October and November 2019 tour, including a date at London's Royal Albert Hall will be different from anything they have previously undertaken. Click to find out more and purchase tickets.
Diana Ross
Diana Ross is bringing her 'Diamond Diana Top of the World Tour' to the UK, performing in six locations in the June and July 2020.
Of course, The Sound of Music isn't the only musical due to tour the UK next year, and fans of musicals can be sure to enjoy plenty of shows over the coming year. Musicals already touring, or set to tour in 2020 include Amelie, Annie, Blood Brothers, and of course The Lion King, which was recently made into a feature film starring the voices of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen and Beyoncé.
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