The Choir of Man Announces Cast for UK & Ireland Tour

The cast is set for The Choir of Man as the hit musical gears up for its first-ever tour across the UK and Ireland.

Direct from acclaimed West End runs, The Choir of Man kicks off at New Wimbledon Theatre on March 14, 2026, launching a run that will keep audiences on their feet through December that year.

Tickets are now available with full tour dates available here.

Leading the show are Gustav Melbardis as Maestro, Oluwalonimi Owoyemi as Poet, Levi Tyrell Johnson as Hard Man, Ben Mabberley as Joker, Rob Godfrey as Beast, Jack Skelton as Handyman, Joshua Lloyd as Barman, Sam Walter as Romantic, and Aaron Pottenger as Bore.

In addition, Sam Ebenezer, Jared Leathwood, Niall Woodson, and Lewis Dragisic will serve as swings, ready to make their mark in multiple roles.

The musical unfolds in The Jungle, a lively on-stage pub where nine talented singers blend crowd-pleasing harmonies, tap dancing, and storytelling. The set list packs in everything from Queen and Adele to Sia and Guns & Roses, so expect plenty of recognizable anthems.

Producers have also launched The Jungle Choir Community Project. At every stop, local choirs are invited to perform alongside the cast on opening night.

Nic Doodson, the show’s creator and director, said: “The Choir of Man has always been about individuality, generosity, humour and the joy of making music together, and this company embodies all of that.

“As we take the show around the UK and Ireland for the very first time, it felt vital to open the doors even wider and invite local choirs to quite literally raise their voices with us.”

The Choir of Man has wrapped sold-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House and across the US and Europe. The current North American tour will visit 45 cities before March 2026 and will include multiple residencies.

The West End run at the Arts Theatre, which began in 2021 and earned an Olivier Award nomination, wraps up January 2026 after more than 1,000 performances.

Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, the show features musical supervision and arrangements by Jack Blume, choreography by Freddie Huddleston, and monologues by Ben Norris. The creative team also includes Oli Townsend (scenic design), Verity Sadler (costume), Richard Dinnen (lighting), and Sten Severson (sound), with casting by Debbie O’Brien.