Dream Casting: Groundhog Day

With yesterday's news that Matthew Warchus' first season at the Old Vic will feature Tim Minchin's stage adaptation of Groundhog Day, we consider our dream line up.

Phil – Neil Patrick Harris or Hadley Fraser

NPH needs a bit of a pick-me-up following Oscarsgate and what a perfect role for him to make his London stage debut. But equally we'd love to see Hadley in this role, especially considering our choice for Rita…

Rita – Rosalie Craig

Following knockout performances in City of Angels and The Light Princess, Rosalie gets the nod from us for newsreader Rita Hanson.

Ned – Simon Lipkin

Can we get Ned a puppet?

Larry – Jason Pennycooke

We can't help but fantasise about a show-stopping moment when otherwise deadpan cameraman Larry breaks out into an epic tap dance routine in order to woo Nancy. Who better for this than the Olivier-nominated Pennycooke?

Buster – Christopher Biggins

From Dame Widow Twankey to Mayor Buster Green.

Phil – Neil Patrick Harris or Hadley Fraser

NPH needs a bit of a pick-me-up following Oscarsgate and what a perfect role for him to make his London stage debut. But equally we'd love to see Hadley in this role, especially considering our choice for Rita…

Rita – Rosalie Craig

Following knockout performances in City of Angels and The Light Princess, Rosalie gets the nod from us for newsreader Rita Hanson.

Ned – Simon Lipkin

Can we get Ned a puppet?

Larry – Jason Pennycooke

We can't help but fantasise about a show-stopping moment when otherwise deadpan cameraman Larry breaks out into an epic tap dance routine in order to woo Nancy. Who better for this than the Olivier nominated Pennycooke?

Buster – Christopher Biggins

From Dame Widow Twankey to Mayor Buster Green.