Nativity! The Musical will tour the UK before spending Christmas in London.
The first cast, dates and venues for Nativity! The Musical in 2019 have been revealed – here’s all you need to know…
Based on the hit Christmas film starring Martin Freeman, Nativity! The Musical is written by Debbie Isitt, the director of the movie, with music and lyrics by Nicky Ager and Isitt.
Choreography comes from Andrew Wright, design by David Woodhead, lighting design by Tim Mitchell, sound design by Tom Marshall and musical supervision and orchestrations by George Dyer.
The new 2019 tour opens at the Wolverhampton Grand in October before moving to Aylesbury, Canterbury, Wales, Plymouth, Southampton and then London.
Nativity! The Musical 2019 cast
The 2019 cast will see Simon Lipkin reprise his role as Mr Poppy.
Meanwhile, Rylan Clark-Neal will star as The Critic for the London dates.
He said: “I’m so excited to be joining the company of Nativity! The Musical. The Eventim Apollo is such an iconic London venue and I am thrilled that I will be performing to thousands of people as The Critic, which is such a terrific role. Alan Carr played it in the film and Jo Brand on stage last year, I have big shoes to fill but I can’t wait to get started.”
Further casting will be confirmed in due course.
Nativity! The Musical 2019 tour dates, venues and tickets