The producers of the Curve production of An Officer and a Gentleman are delighted to announce the full cast for the UK Tour, which opens at The Alexandra, Birmingham, on 23 February 2024 booking through to 9 November 2024.
Joining the previously announced Luke Baker as Zack Mayo, Georgia Lennon as Paula Pokrifiki, Jamal Crawford as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley, Paul French as Sid Worley and Sinead Long as Lynette Pomeroy in An Officer and a Gentleman are Melanie Masson (The X-Factor)as Esther Pokrifki, Tim Rogers (West Side Story, UK Tour) as Byron Mayo, Olivia Foster-Browne (Grease, West End) as Casey Seegar and Lucas Piquero (Sister Act, Frankfurt) as Eduardo Cortez with Chris Breistein (School of Rock, UK Tour) as Finman, Wendi Harriott (The Voice UK) as Aunt Bunny, James Wilkinson-Jones (South Pacific Sadler’s Wells/UK Tour) as Troy and Danny Whelan (Miss Saigon, Sheffield Crucible) as Craig. The cast is completed by Julia Jones (MAMMA MIA! The Party, The O2), Etisyai Philip (Cluedo, UK Tour), Mia Harrison (Million Dollar Quartet, Norwegian Cruise Line), Lukin Simmonds (Annie, UK Tour), Will May (The Twelve Tenors, European Tour) and Ellie Grace Cousins (MAMMA MIA!, Novello Theatre).
An Officer and a Gentleman is based on the award-winning 80s movie which starred Richard Gere. This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breathless, longing for more. Be part of the emotional journey of Zack Mayo, a fearless young officer candidate, and the captivating Paula Pokrifki, whose fiery spirit matches his own. Their encounters ignite a spark that transcends boundaries, awakening a passionate love that defies all odds.
With every note, every step, and every heartfelt ballad, immerse yourself in this romantic masterpiece. Set to a smash-hit soundtrack featuring the songs of Madonna, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, and many more, the power of music will carry you through the highs and lows of their extraordinary love story, including the award-winning (Love Lift Us) Up Where We Belong.
An Officer and a Gentleman invites you into a world where dreams and destinies intertwine. Don’t miss your chance to experience this captivating romance brought to life on stage.
An Officer and a Gentleman has a book by Douglas Day Stewart & Sharleen Cooper Cohen and will be directed by Artistic Director of Curve, Nikolai Foster, with set & costume design by Michael Taylor, choreography by Joanna Goodwin, musical supervision and orchestration by George Dyer, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Tom Marshall, wig, hair and make up design by Sam Cox, musical direction by Christopher Duffy, casting by Debbie O’Brien and associate direction by Michaela Powell. This Made at Curve production is produced by Jamie Wilson, Jack Maple, Gavin Kalin and Jason Haigh-Ellery in association with Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros Theatre Ventures.
TOUR SCHEDULE
23 February – 2 March Birmingham Alexandra
5 – 9 March Glasgow Kings Theatre
12 – 16 March Belfast Grand Opera House
19 – 23 March Llandudno Venue Cymru
25 – 30 March Bradford, Alhambra Theatre
1 – 6 April London New Wimbledon Theatre
15 – 20 April Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre
23 – 27 April Brighton Theatre Royal
30 April – 4 May Manchester Opera House
6 – 11 May Stoke Regent Theatre
13 – 18 May Newcastle Theatre Royal
27 May – 1 June Oxford New Theatre
4 – 8 June York Grand Opera House
17 – 22 June Sheffield Lyceum
25 – 29 June Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre
2 – 6 July Torquay Princess Theatre
8 – 13 July Canterbury Marlowe
16 – 20 July Southend Cliffs Pavilion
22 – 27 July Liverpool Empire Theatre
29 July – 3 August Nottingham Theatre Royal
5 – 10 August Woking New Victoria Theatre
12 – 17 August Leicester Curve
20 – 24 August Truro Hall for Cornwall
2 – 7 September Bristol Hippodrome
10 – 14 September Ipswich Regent Theatre
17 – 21 September Eastbourne Congress
23 – 28 September Wolverhampton Grand
1 – 5 October Blackpool Opera House
8 – 12 October Aberdeen His Majesty’s Theatre
21 – 26 October Milton Keynes Theatre
28 October – 2 November Bromley Churchill Theatre
4 – 9 November Hull New Theatre
