The Choir of Man announces cast for London return

The Choir of Man will return to London this Christmas, and casting has been revealed.

Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, the show is set inside an on-stage pub called The Jungle. A cast of nine performers combine singing, tap dancing and storytelling, with a soundtrack featuring songs by artists including Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns N’ Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry.

The Olivier Award-nominated musical will open at Arts at Marble Arch, powered by TodayTix, from 10 December 2026 and run until 14 February 2027.

The Choir of Man first arrived in London’s West End at the Arts Theatre in October 2021. It played more than 1,000 performances, welcoming more than 280,000 audience members, and received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play. Its most recent West End run concluded in January 2026.

The production has previously played internationally, including three seasons at the Sydney Opera House and tours across the US and Europe. Its first UK and Ireland tour will have visited more than 30 towns and cities across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland when it concludes next month.

For the London run, the touring cast will reprise their roles. The cast will feature Gustav Melbardis as Maestro, Oluwalonimi (Nimi) Owoyemi as Poet, Levi Tyrell Johnson as Hard Man, Ben Mabberley as Joker, Rob Godfrey as Beast, Adam Hilton as Handyman, Joshua Lloyd as Barman, Sam Walter as Romantic and Aaron Pottenger as Bore.

Returning to the role of Handyman is Adam Hilton, who first joined the show in 2021 and has since performed in the West End, across the US and at sea. In 2022, he became the show’s associate choreographer and movement director, working on productions in London and internationally.

Completing the company as swings are Sam Ebenezer, Jared Leathwood, Niall Woodson and Lewis Dragisic.

Doodson said, “What a year it’s been for The Choir of Man! Taking The Jungle on the road for the first time has been an extraordinary experience. We’ve visited places we’ve never played before, met some wonderful people and been reminded at every stop just how much the show resonates with audiences.

“I’m absolutely delighted that this brilliant company is coming to London for Christmas. There’s something very special about this group of performers and the friendships they’ve forged on the road. I can’t wait to see them bring that spirit to our new home at the Arts at Marble Arch. The festive beers are on us!”

The Choir of Man is created by Doodson and Kay and directed by Doodson, with musical supervision, vocal arrangements and orchestrations by Jack Blume, movement direction and choreography by Freddie Huddleston, monologues by Ben Norris, scenic design by Oli Townsend, lighting design by Richard Dinnen, costume design and co-scenic design by Verity Sadler, sound design by Sten Severson and casting by Debbie O’Brien. The London season is produced by HH Productions, Doodson, Kay, Global Creative and Kenny Wax.