David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce that Duncan James will star as 'Tick' in the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT in Northampton, Crawley, Dartford,Bristol and Oxford in addition to the previously announced dates. Please see full tour listings below.
As one quarter of the pop band Blue, Duncan James has sold over 16 million records, had three number one albums and forty number one singles worldwide. His stage credits include playing Warner Huntington III in the West End production of Legally Blonde and Billy Flynn in Chicago. He was also a finalist on ITV1's Dancing on Ice.
Joining Duncan James are Simon Green as 'Bernadette', Adam Bailey as 'Felicia' and Philip Childs as 'Bob'.
Simon Green's most recent stage credits include 'Bruce Ismay' in "Titanic" both in Toronto and at the Southwark Playhouse; "The World Goes Round" at the Union Theatre and 'Monsieur André' in "The Phantom of The Opera" on tour.Adam Bailey most recently appeared as 'Espresso' in the German production of "Starlight Express". His other theatre credits include 'Mary Sunshine' in "Chicago" at Leicester Curve and 'Alan' in "Bare" at the Greenwich Theatre. Philip Childs played the role of 'Bob' on the 2013 tour of "Priscilla Queen of the Desert". He is currently appearing as 'Doctor Dillamond' in "Wicked" at the Apollo Victoria. Other recent theatre credits include Alan Bennett's "People" and "The Habit of Art" at the National Theatre.
They are joined by: Richard Astbury; Rebecca Botterill; Matt Crandon; Peter Cumins; Amy Di Bartolomeo; Martin Harding; Lisa-Marie Holmes; Ricky Lee Loftus; Adam Lyons; Callum MacDonald; Laura Mansell; Catherine Mort; James Paul McAllister; Robin Mills; Craig Ryder; Naomi Slights and Julie Yammanee.
Get ready for the ride of your life! Based on the movie, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor favorites including 'Say a Little Prayer', 'Go West', 'Hot Stuff' and 'Always on My Mind', this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL originally opened in Australia and after a sell-out two year run, opened in London's West End followed by Broadway in the United States. It has won numerous awards all over the world, including prestigious Olivier and Tony awards.
TOUR DATES 2015/2016
Please note that Duncan James and Jason Donovan play the role of 'Tick' at different venues. Full details with casting and tour schedule below.
2015
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER - SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER
BIRMINGHAM ALEXANDRA THEATRE - www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-alexandra-theatre-birmingham
Jason Donovan as Tick.
MONDAY 26 OCTOBER - SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER
AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE - www.atgtickets.com/venues/aylebury-waterside-theatre
Jason Donovan as Tick.
MONDAY 2 OCTOBER - SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER
THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON - www.atgtickets.com/brighton
Duncan James as Tick.
MONDAY 30 NOVEMBER - SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER
YORK GRAND OPERA HOUSE - www.atgtickets.com/venues/grand-opera-house-york
Jason Donovan as Tick.
TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2015 - SATURDAY 2 JANUARY 2016
EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE - www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse
Jason Donovan as Tick.
Jason Donovan will not be performing on Thursday 24 or Saturday 26 December 2015.
2016
TUESDAY 2 JANUARY - SATURDAY 16 JANUARY
WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE CARDIFF - www.wmc.org.uk
Jason Donovan as Tick.
MONDAY 18 JANUARY - SATURDAY 23 JANUARY
NOTTINGHAM CONCERT HALL - www.trch.co.uk
Jason Donovan as Tick.
MONDAY 25 JANUARY - SATURDAY 30 JANUARY
LIVERPOOL EMPIRE - www.atgtickets.com/venues/liverpool-empire
Jason Donovan as Tick.
MONDAY 14 MARCH- SATURDAY 19 MARCH
CONGRESS THEATRE, EASTBOURNE - www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
Duncan James as Tick.
MONDAY 21 MARCH- SATURDAY 26 MARCH
MARLOWE THEATRE, CANTERBURY - www.marlowetheatre.com
Duncan James as Tick.
TUESDAY 29 MARCH - SATURDAY 2 APRIL
KINGS THEATRE, GLASGOW - www.atgtickets.com/venues/kings-theatre
Duncan James as Tick.
MONDAY 4 APRIL - SATURDAY 9 APRIL
ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON - www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Duncan James at Tick.
MONDAY 11 APRIL - SATURDAY 16 APRIL
TORQUAY PRINCESS THEATRE - www.atgtickets.com/torquay
Duncan James as Tick.
MONDAY 18 APRIL - SATURDAY 23 APRIL
THE HAWTH, CRAWLEY - www.hawth.co.uk
Duncan James at Tick.
MONDAY 25 APRIL - SATURDAY 30 APRIL
THE ORCHARD THEATRE, DARTFORD - www.orchardtheatre.co.uk
Duncan James as Tick.
MONDAY 30 MAY - SATURDAY 11 JUNE
BRISTOL HIPPODROME - www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome/
Duncan James as Tick.
MONDAY 13 JUNE - SATURDAY 18 JUNE
NEW THEATRE, OXFORD - www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatre-oxford/
Duncan James as Tick.
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