Georgina Onuorah joins Brigadoon revival in role share with Danielle Fiamanya

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has given a casting update for its new production of Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon.

Rona Munro’s adaptation is directed and choreographed by the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s artistic director, Drew McOnie.

The story follows WW2 fighter pilots Tommy and Jeff, who crash land in the Highlands of Scotland and search for a way home. Meanwhile, sisters Fiona and Jean are preparing for a wedding in the dreamlike village of Brigadoon.

Originally set to star were Danielle Fiamanya as Fiona, Louis Gaunt as Tommy, Jasmine Jules Andrews as Jean MacLaren, and Gilli Jones as Charlie Dalrymple, who took to The London Palladium stage to perform “Come To Me, Bend To Me” in an exclusive first performance at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards.

It was revealed today that Georgina Onuorah will return to the venue to play Fiona alongside Fiamanya in a role share.

McOnie said: “I’m delighted that Georgina Onuorah is returning to Regent’s Park to join the company of Brigadoon alongside Danielle Fiamanya in the role of Fiona McLaren. I’m so excited to see how these two brilliant performers develop the job share of this role together.

“The rehearsal process for Brigadoon has been thrilling and I can’t wait for audiences to enjoy this gorgeous classic of musical theatre once again on a London stage.”

Joining them are Elizabeth Armstrong (ensemble), Edward Baruwa (Andrew MacLaren), Norman Bowman (Archie Beaton), Taylor Bradshaw (ensemble), Chrissy Brooke (Maggie Anderson and Ensemble), Tanisha-Mae Brown (ensemble), Cavan Clarke (Jeff Douglas), David Colvin (ensemble and Piper), Adam Davidson (ensemble), Tim Hodges (ensemble), Shoko Ito (ensemble), Gilli Jones (Charlie Dalrymple), Christian Knight (ensemble and Dance Co-Captain), Anne Lacey (Lundie), Robin Mackenzie (ensemble), Owen McHugh (onstage swing), Nic Myers (Meg Brockie), Danny Nattrass (Harry Beaton), Jessie Odeleye (offstage swing), Eve Parsons (onstage swing), Bethany Tennick (ensemble), Dale White (offstage swing and dance co-captain), and Liam Wrate (ensemble).

This production marks the first time Brigadoon has been seen in London for over 35 years. It features songs such as “Almost Like Being in Love,” “Waitin’ for My Dearie,” and “The Heather on the Hill.”

The creative team includes Laura Bangay as musical director, Basia Bińkowska as set designer, Will Burton as casting director, Sami Fendall as costume designer, Carol Hancock as associate wigs, hair and make-up designer and supervisor, Alessandra Davison as associate director, Hazel Holder as voice coach, Jessica Hung Han Yun as lighting designer, Nick Lidster for Autograph as sound designer, Ingrid Mackinnon as intimacy director, Ebony Molina as associate choreographer, Morag Stark as dialect coach, and Sarah Travis as music supervisor and orchestrator.

Brigadoon will run from 2 August to 20 September, with a press night scheduled for 11 August. Tickets are on sale below.