Photo Flash: It's Hats Off with the Cast of Marlowe Theatre's THE FULL MONTY

The stage version of the hit film The Full Monty comes to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, next month (February).

Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar- and BAFTA-winning writer of the film, has adapted his own screenplay for this production, which features the iconic songs from the film, including Hot Stuff, by Donna Summer, You Sexy Thing by Hot Chocolate, and Tom Jones's You Can Leave Your Hat On.

The cast will be led by Gary Lucy (Danny Pennant in EastEnders, DS Will Fletcher in The Bill, Kyle Pascoe in Footballer's Wives, Luke Morgan in Hollyoaks, winner of Dancing On Ice) as Gaz, along with Anthony Lewis as Lomper (Marc Reynolds in Emmerdale), Andrew Dunn (best known as Tony in Dinnerladies and for his regular appearances playing Alastair Campbell on Bremner, Bird And Fortune) as Gerald, Louis Emerick (Mick Johnson in Brookside and PC Walsh in Last Of The Summer Wine) as Horse, Chris Fountain (best known for his roles as Justin Burton in Hollyoaks and Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street, runner-up of Dancing On Ice) as Guy, and Kai Owen (best known for his portrayal of Rhys in Torchwood and recently played Pete in Hollyoaks) as Dave.

In 1997, a film about six out-of-work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm becoming one of the most successful British films ever made. The story still resonates today, probably more so now than ever.

The Full Monty is Simon Beaufoy's first work for the theatre. His screen credits include The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Salmon Fishing In Yemen, 127 Hours and Slumdog Millionaire, as well as The Full Monty.

The UK Tour of The Full Monty is directed by Jack Ryder. His directing credits include national tours of Calendar Girls and the short film Act of Memory with Claire Skinner, Owen Teale and Anna Massey, which was officially selected for nine international festivals around the world, including the Cannes Film Festival. As an actor, Jack is probably best known as Jamie Mitchell in EastEnders, a role he played for four years. He starred in Sleeping Beauty at The Marlowe Theatre in 2004/5.

The Full Monty is at The Marlowe Theatre from Monday 20 to Saturday 25 February, with performance at 7.30pm and 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Thursday and Saturday. Tickets, priced from £18.50 to £39 (discounts available; booking fee applies), are from the Box Office on 01227 787787, and marlowetheatre.com.

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