THE BODYGUARD
For the new stage musical version The Bodyguard Alex Dinelarius has written a new book that isn't a word-for-word copy of the film which starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.
Thea Sharrock directs Heather Headley (who has a truly amazing voice) in the role of rock star Rachel Marron until 10th August (the part played by Whitney Houston). Gloria Onitiri will play the role from 12th August-7th September inclusive
Lloyd Owen (who has more than a passing resemblance to Kevin Costner) in the title role until 7th September. She has to belt out more than 10 numbers in the Bodyguard and the musical will feature Whitney Houston classics hits including: Queen of the Night,So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I'm Your Baby Tonight,Run to You, I Have Nothing, How Will I Know, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and I Will Always Love You.
Other cast members include Debbie Kurup/Nicki Marron): Sean Chapman/Sy Spector: Mark Letheren/The Stalker: Ray Shell/Bill Devaney: Nicolas Colicos/Tony and Mark McKerracher/Herb Farmer: David Page/Rory: Oliver Le Sueur/Ray Court: Gloria Onitiri: alternate Rachel Marron) with Nigel Barber, Jordan Darrell, Yasmin Harrison, Shanay Holmes, Holly James, Robert Jezek, Melissa Keyes, Gil Kolirin, Janet Kumah, Nick Maude, Richard Murphy, Ashley J Packer, Dharmesh Patel, Lucinda Shaw, Paul Smethurst, Charlotte Watts, James Wooldridge.
Alternating the role of Rachel Marron's young son Fletcher will be Joshua-James Thomas, Michael Matias, Taylor Lockhart and Malaki Paul.
| Cast changes from 9th September: Soul diva Beverley Knight is set to make her West End when she takes over the role of Rachel Marron with Tristan Gemmill playing Bodyguard Frank Farmer. Debbie Kurup continues in the role of Nicki Marron. Other new cast members includes Richard Lloyd King (Bill Devaney), Stephen Marcus (Tony), Dominic Taylor (Sy Spector), Michael Rouse (Stalker) and Stuart Reid (Ray Court). Ensemble members are Gareth Andrews, Kimball Armes, Christopher Birch, Hannah Fairclough, Robert Gill, Nicky Griff iths, Ben Harrold, Jamie Hughes-Ward, Alex Jackson, Genesis Lynea, Fergal McGoff, Sara Morley, Joelle Moses, David O’Mahoney, Stuart Rogers, Kyle Seeley, Danielle Steers, Katy Stredder, Christopher Terry.New York Post says Andrew Lloyd Webber announced that new Stephen Ward musical will begin previews at Aldwych in October to open in November |
The Bodyguard is a 1992 American romantic thriller film with Frank Farmer as a former Secret Service Agent-turned-bodyguard who is hired to protect Oscar nominated music superstar Rachel Marron after she receives a number of threats against her life and a small bomb detonates in her dressing room.
The film follows Rachel's singing career and family life. After a shaky start she falls in love with Frank and a plot unfolds that is full of suspense with a number of twists and turns.
Heather Headley will not be performing on Wednesday or Saturday matinees but is expected to appear at all evening performances excluding Monday 17th - Thursday 20th June, Monday 15th - Wednesday 17th July inclusive. Lloyd Owen is expected to appear at all performances excluding Monday 1st - Saturday 6th July inclusive. |
Book tickets for The Bodyguard which is currently booking until 28th September 2013.
Running time 2 hours 30 mins including 20 minute interval |
Monday-Thursday & Saturday at 7:30 pm. Friday at 8:00 pm. Matinees Friday at 5:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00 pm
HOW TO GET TO THE BODYGUARD
Adelphi Theatre
402-412 The Strand
London, WC2R 0NS
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Tube :Charing Cross/Embankment Train: Charing Cross |
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6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77A, 176 |
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St Martins Lane Hotel (Underground), 45 St Martin's Lane, WC2N 4HX /Tel: 020 7300 5500. Open Monday - Sunday : 07:00-23:30 (After 23:30, only hotel residents may enter/exit) |
DISABLED ACCESS TO THE BODYGUARD
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Induction loop |
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Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium |
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Disabled seating area is situated in the dress circle |
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Available |
