ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES MUSICAL
The heroes of Only Fools and Horses are appearing in a musical version of the classic sitcom at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket.
It has been co-written by Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan (son of the sitcom's creator John). The late Chas Hodges, of Chas and Dave fame, helped compose the show's 20 new tunes. The musical (which John Sullivan was working on at the time of his death in 2011) is "fully endorsed" by the late writer's estate. The show will be directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
Paul Whitehouse has returned to play Grandad with Tom Bennett (David Brent: Life on the Road) as wheeler-dealer Del Boy Trotter and Ryan Hutton (I Am Vengeance) as his hapless younger brother Rodney with. Ashleigh Gray as Raquel and Nicola Munns as Cassandra/Marlene with Chris Bennett/Sid, Craig Berry/Boycie,Lee VG/Trigger and Adrian Irvine as Denzil with Danny Bayne as Mickey Pearce and Danny Driscoll. Andrew Bryant plays Mike The Barman and Tony Driscoll. Completing the Company are Christopher Arkeston, Marion Campbell, Wesley Charles, Leanne Garretty, Ian Gareth Jones, Chris Kiely (also Resident Director), Danny Lane, Andy Mace, Melanie Marshall, Gemma McLean, Darry Paul and Mark Pearce.
Featuring material from the TV series ,the musical takes a a trip back to 1989, where it's all kicking off in Peckham. While the yuppie invasion of London is in full swing, love is in the air as Del Boy sets out on the rocky road to find his soul mate, Rodney and Cassandra prepare to say 'I do', and even Trigger is gearing up for a date (with a person!). Meanwhile, Boycie and Marlene give parenthood one final shot and Grandad takes stock of his life and decides the time has finally arrived to get his piles sorted!
THIS SHOW ENDED ITS RUN ON 29 April 2023
HOW TO GET TO ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES
Haymarket Theatre
18 Suffolk Street, Haymarket,
London, SW1Y 4HT
Tube : Charing Cross/Piccadilly Circus Train: Charing Cross |
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14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176 |
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MasterPark Whitcomb Street, NCP Denman Street & Leicester Place |
DISABLED ACCESS TO THE HAYMARKET
Infra-red system with headsets. |
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Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium or they can be looked after in the manager's office. |
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No steps to the auditorium through exit doors to the left and right hand side of main entrance. 1 space for a wheelchair user at X18. Transfer seating available to any aisle seat for 1 scooter and 4 wheelchairs. |
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There is no adapted toilet. There is one private toilet at the stage door on Suffolk Place but access to this is up 3 steps. |