On 2 June this year, Alexandra Burke will join the cast of the hit West End musical The Bodyguard, to play the leading role of Oscar-nominated superstar Rachel Marron. Burke will play opposite Tristan Gemmill who continues in the role of Rachel's bodyguard, Frank Farmer. Alexandra Burke will join the production at the Adelphi Theatre where the show is playing to 30 August 2014. Beverley Knight will continue in the role of Rachel Marron until 31 May 2014.
Alexandra Burke said: "I couldn't be more excited about joining the cast of
The Bodyguard and to play the iconic role of Rachel Marron will be a dream come true. I am a massive
Whitney Houston fan so to be given the opportunity to play a role made famous by her every night will be a real privilege. I start rehearsals very soon with my fellow cast mates and thebrilliant creative team and, with a little trepidation, I am looking forward to our first performance in June."
Based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film,
Thea Sharrock's production of
The Bodyguard has book by
Alex Dinelaris. November 2012 saw the world premiere of this production which continues to play to packed houses and standing ovations.
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard
Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don't expect is to fall in love. A romantic thriller,
The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I'm Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.
Three-time Brit nominee Alexandra Burke rose to fame after winning the fifth series of The X Factor. Her debut number one single Hallelujah sold over one million copies in the UK, a first for a British female soloist. Burke's first album, Overcome saw the release of her subsequent number one singles Bad Boys and Start Without You. In 2011 she embarked on her first solo tour and was invited by Beyoncé to support her I Am... Tour. Her second album, Heartbreak on Hold, was released in June 2012 and later this year sees the release of her third studio album.
The current cast (March 2014) comprises Beverley Knight (Rachel Marron),
Tristan Gemmill (
Frank Farmer),
Carole Stennett (Nicki Marron),
Richard Lloyd King (Bill Devaney),
Stephen Marcus (Tony),
Dominic Taylor (Sy Spector),
Michael Rouse (Stalker) and
Stuart Reid (Ray Court). Ensemble members are
Gareth Andrews,
Kimball Armes,
Christopher Birch,
Hannah Fairclough,
Robert Gill,
Nicky Griffiths,
Ben Harrold,
Jamie Hughes-Ward,
Alex Jackson,
Genesis Lynea,
Fergal McGoff,
Sara Morley,
Joelle Moses,
David O'Mahoney,
Stuart Rogers,
Kyle Seeley,
Danielle Steers,
Katy Stredder and
Christopher Terry.
Jhayheim Davis,
Chiesa Musonda,
Kiano Samuels and
Joshua Tikare alternate the role of Fletcher, Rachel Marron's young son.
Designs are by
Tim Hatley, with lighting by
Mark Henderson, sound by Richard Brooker and video designs by
Duncan McLean. Choreography is by
Arthur Pita, orchestrations by
Chris Egan with musical supervision by
Mike Dixon.
The Bodyguard is produced by
Michael Harrison and
David Ian.
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Adelphi Theatre
Dates booking at Adelphi Theatre to 30 August 2014
Address Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London WC2
Performance schedule Monday - Saturday at 7.30pm
Wednesday and Saturday matinees 3pm
At Wednesday and Saturday matinee performances the role of Rachel Marron will be played by
Joelle Moses
Beverley Knight appears in
The Bodyguard until 31 May 2014
Alexandra Burke appears in the
The Bodyguard from 2 June 2014
Box Office 0844 579 0094 (no booking fee)
Ticket prices £20 - £67.50 including £1 theatre restoration levy
No booking fee for tickets purchased directly from the Adelphi Theatre
Day seats A limited number of £25 day seats will go on sale from the Box Office at 10am on the day of the performance
Website thebodyguardmusical.com (no booking fee)
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