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Dianne Pilkington, Pippa Duffy and more join Only Fools and Horses West End musical

The new musical based on the cult classic has announced more casting

Pippa Duffy, Diane Pilkington and Andy Mace
Pippa Duffy, Dianne Pilkington and Andy Mace
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Further casting has been announced for the brand new West End musical version of Only Fools and Horses.

Dianne Pilkington (Young Frankenstein) will play Raquel, while Cassandra will be played by Pippa Duffy (Mid-Morning Matters) and the role of Boycie will played by Jeff Nicholson (Sweeney Todd). Marlene will be played by Samantha Seager (Into the Woods), Trigger will be played by Peter Baker (Murder, She Didn't Write) and Denzil will be played by Adrian Irvine (One Love).

The Driscoll Brothers will be played by Pete Gallagher (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Adam Venus (The Bodyguard), Mickey Pearce will be played by Chris Kiely (Yank!) and Mike the Barman will be played by Andy Mace (Legally Blonde).

The piece is to be written by Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan, the son of Only Fools and Horses creator John Sullivan. Whitehouse is also due to star in the pieces as Grandad. Casting for the show also includes Tom Bennett as Del Boy and Ryan Hutton as Rodney.

The music is written by Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan with additional music by John Sullivan and Chas Hodges. The show will be directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Tickets are on sale from now.