New musical Private Jones reveals initial cast – including Rose Ayling-Ellis and Bronwyn James

Lead casting has been revealed for new musical Private Jones.

Running this Christmas in London, the production explores the First World War through the eyes of a deaf Welsh soldier and highly successful sniper, Gomer Jones.

You can find out more in our exclusive interview with the show’s writer and director, Marshall Pailet.

The production, which weaves together sign language, live captioning, a Foley soundscape, and a sweeping original score, will feature a cast of hearing, hard-of-hearing, and Deaf performers. Three of them were revealed live on stage at West End Live.

Unveiled during this year’s West End Live, the company will include Rose Ayling-Ellis as The Storyteller, James Spence as Gomer Jones and Bronwyn James as King. Further cast is to be announced.

It will play at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 14 December 2026 until 30 January 2027, with a national press night on 17 December 2026.