Fiddler on the Roof begins performances at the Barbican and releases new rooftop performance video

London’s Barbican Theatre welcomes Fiddler on the Roof for a limited transfer from tonight – and the occasion has been marked with the release of a new video.

Directed by Jordan Fein and featuring choreography by Julia Cheng and design by Tom Scutt, the production explores life in the village of Anatevka in 1905, where Tevye, a Jewish milkman, grapples with changing traditions as his daughters challenge his beliefs. The musical features songs including “If I Were A Rich Man”, “Tradition”, “Matchmaker”, and “Sunrise, Sunset.”

The five-star show, which had a sold-out run last year and was nominated for five WhatsOnStage Awards, will open at the Barbican for an eight-week season from 24 May to 19 July 2025. It recently won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, with two further prizes for set and sound design.

Reprising their Olivier-nominated principal roles for the summer season are Adam Dannheisser (as Tevye), Lara Pulver (as Golde), and Beverley Klein (as Yente). Joining them will be Natasha Jules Bernard as Tzeitel, Georgia Bruce as Hodel, Hannah Bristow as Chava, Ashleigh Schuman as Shprintze and Georgia Dixon as Bielke.

Completing the company are Matthew Woodyatt, who is the alternate Tevye as well as playing Mordcha / Innkeeper, Dan Wolff as Motel, Daniel Krikler as Perchik, and Gregor Milne as Fyedka.

Michael S Siegel takes on the role of Lazar Wolf, with Mark Faith as the Rabbi and Toby Turpin as Mendel. Gareth Davies will play Avram, with Ed Bruggemeyer as Nachum, Sue Appleby as Shandel, Susannah van den Berg as Rifka, and Carys McQueen as Mirila.

Olivier Award nominee Raphael Papo will once more bring to life the iconic role of The Fiddler, with Karl Wilson as the Constable. Rounding out the cast are Simon Anthony as Sasha, Jack Osmond as Russian #1, and Alex Pinder as Russian #2. Dylan Saffer joins as a male swing, with offstage swings Chris Draper and Maya Kristal Tenenbaum.

You can watch Papo in the new video here:

The Barbican season, which plays from 24 May to 19 July will be followed by a UK and Ireland tour, marking the first tour of the musical on these shores in over 12 years. Casting for the tour is still to be confirmed.

The production also made its way onto our top shows of 2024 – as discussed in our free podcast:

Tickets are on sale now.

You can see a list of tour dates here.