Choir of Man Cast Announced

by | Jan 14, 2026 | Arts/Culture/Heritage, Theatre

Choir of Man Cast Announced – the show comes to the Wyvern theatre on Tuesday 29th September to 3rd October 2026.

The Olivier Award-nominated international smash hit musical THE CHOIR OF MAN today announced full casting for the show’s first ever UK & Ireland tour. It comes direct from the West End, and includes a stop at Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre. The producers are also delighted to announce, The Jungle Choir Community Project. That’s a new nationwide initiative inviting local choirs to take part in the production on opening night in every touring city/town.

Choir of Man Cast Announced - promo image of the show

About the project 

The Jungle Choir Community Project will involve a search for local choirs in each touring city/town. They’ll get an invite to attend the opening night performance and take part in the final moments of the show.

Participating choirs will get discounted tickets and rehearsal materials in advance. They’ll also get an invite to experience the opening night performance as part of a wider celebration of music and community. Interested choirs should email officeassistant@kennywax.com. 

Scene from The Choir of Man
The Choir of Man, Performed at the Arts Theatre West End, 2022. Creator & Producer Andrew Kay; Creator, Director & Producer Nic Doodson; Musical Supervisor, Vocal Arranger & Orchestrator Jack Blume; Movement Director, Choreographer & Resident Director Freddie Huddleston; Monologues Writer Ben Norris; Scenic Designer Oli Townsend; Costume Designer & Associate Scenic Designer Verity Sadler; Lighting Designer Richard Dinnen; Sound Designer Sten Severson; Musical Director & Associate Musical Supervisor Hollie Cassar; Associate Choreographer & Movement Director Rachel Chapman; CAST Michael Baxter; Matt Beveridge; Owen Bolton; Matt Thorpe; Levi Tyrell Johnson; Lemuel Knights; Matt Nalton; Ben Norris; Jordan Oliver; Sam Ebenezer; Mark Irwin; Lucas Koch; Gavin Ryan; BAND Emmanuel Nana Kwasi Bonsu; Jack Hartigan; Darius Luke Thompson Caleb Wilson

About the production

Set in an on-stage pub The Jungle, THE CHOIR OF MAN is the best trip to your local you’ll ever have. Here, a cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys combine beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping singalongs. All combined with world-class tap dance and soulful storytelling. 

The UK & Ireland Tour cast will feature:

  • Gustav Melbardis as ‘Maestro’ (Choir of Man NCL, Rent)
  • Oluwalonimi (Nimi) Owoyemi as ‘Poet’ (The Second Woman, Young Vic, The Wind in the Willows, Shakespeare North Playhouse)
  • Levi Tyrell Johnson as ‘Hard Man’ (Choir of Man, West End, Hamilton, UK & Ireland tour)
  • Ben Mabberley as ‘Joker’ (Calamity Jane, UK tour, Blood Brothers, UK tour)
  • Rob Godfrey as ‘Beast’ (Choir of Man, West End & US tour)
  • Jack Skelton as ‘Handyman’ (My Fair Lady, Curve, Aladdin, Wolverhampton Grand)
  • Joshua Lloyd as ‘Barman’ (Chicago, The Lion King, UK & Ireland tours)
  • Sam Walter as ‘Romantic’ (Choir of Man, West End, Kinky Boots, NCL) 
  • Aaron Pottenger as ‘Bore’ (Choir of Man, NCL, Ragtime) …
  • … with Sam Ebenezer (Choir of Man, West End, The Mousetrap, West End)
  • Jared Leathwood (Choir of Man, West End, Billionaire Boy, UK tour)
  • Niall Woodson (Choir of Man, West End, Frankie’s Guys, UK tour) and 
  • Lewis Dragisic (Choir of Man, West End, Twelfth Night, UK tour) as Swings.

All the hits

Featuring hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this uplifting celebration of community and friendship offers something for everyone – including free beer! This is feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment so good you’ll want to come back and see it again and again.

The UK Tour is produced by HH Productions, Nic Doodson, Andrew Kay, Global Creative and Kenny Wax. Their collective credits include award-winning shows like:

  • Six the Musical
  • Bluey
  • The Play That Goes Wrong
  • 42 Balloons
  • Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas, and many more. 


Nic Doodson, 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 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 raise their voices with us. Every city has its own musical heartbeat. And welcoming those voices into the show on press night is a powerful reminder of why this piece exists. It celebrates community, connection and the extraordinary feeling of singing together.’

THE CHOIR OF MAN has already played three sold-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House and many sold-out US and European tours. 

West End journey

THE CHOIR OF MAN’s West End journey at the Arts Theatre began in 2021. There it’s enjoyed over 1000 performances with many sold-out shows and an Olivier award nomination for ‘Best Entertainment or Comedy Play’. All before concluding its run on 4 January 2026. 

Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay are the creators of The Choir of Man. It’s directed by Nic Doodson, with musical supervision, vocal arrangements and orchestrations by Jack Blume.

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