Roll up, roll up for the greatest show on earth!
Bill Kenwright Ltd will bring Barnum, the classic Broadway musical by Cy Coleman (music), Michael Stewart (lyrics) and Mark Bramble (book), to Milton Keynes Theatre 8-12 September. Celebrating the extraordinary life of the world’s greatest showman, P.T. Barnum, this major touring production promises spectacle, ambition and show-stopping entertainment.
Originally produced at the Watermill Theatre, Barnum follows the larger-than-life story of P.T. Barnum, the legendary showman who built an entertainment empire from his relentless ambition, and Matt Rawle (Cabaret; Evita; Les Misérables) will be reprising his critically acclaimed performance as P.T Barnum this Autumn.
Starring alongside Matt are Monique Young (Mary Poppins) as Charity Barnum, Penny Ashmore (Dr Strangelove) as Jenny Lind, Dominique Planter (The Lion King) as Joice Heth, and Fergus Rattigan (The Wizard of Oz) as General Tom Thumb.
They are joined by Elena Bluck, Gianpaolo Candelaria, Eamonn Cox, James Gill, Jessica Jolleys, Kevin Oliver Jones, Emma Jane Morton, Sophie Precious Muringu, Lennin Nelson-McClure, Emily Odunsi, André Rodrigues, Ben Scott, Laura Sillett, Tom Sowinski, Tom Sterling and Niki Tsonopoulou.
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twist and turn as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.
This spectacular production will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts.
Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for!
Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. The show features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.
This musical classic first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now Matt Rawle steps into his shoes and onto the tightrope!
Tickets are on sale at ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes
LISTINGS
Barnum
Performances: Tue 8 Sep – Sat 12 Sep
Access bookings: 0333 009 5399
Group bookings: 0207 206 1174
Online Booking: ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes*
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