Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson is set to take centre stage alongside Grant Almirall in the musical Singin’ in the Rain which embarks on a major tour later this year.
Based on the classic 1952 film, Singin’ in the Rain has announced casting for its upcoming UK and Ireland tour, with Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson and Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer sharing the role of Lina Lamont.
Directed by Jonathan Church, the tour will open at Sheffield Theatre from 26th November 2026, running until 16th January 2027. The production will transfer for its first leg of the tour in Bromley from 28th January and the tour is expected to run until 4th September 2027.
Alongside the role of Lina Lamont, Grant Almirall has been cast for the role of Don Lockwood, Nicole-Lily Baisden as Kathy Selden, Matthew Maddison as Cosmo Brown and Wendi Peters as Dora Bailey. Peters, best-known for starring in Coronation Street, is scheduled to play the role until 3rd July 2027, with further casting to be announced.
The musical will include fan favourites including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh and the iconic rendition of Singin’ in the Rain.
The stars confirmed
Natalie Anderson is best known for her performance on ITV’s Emmerdale as Alicia Metcalfe, with her other appearances in Coronation Street and Netflix’s Fool Me Once.
Karen Hauer is a professional Latin dancer, widely recognised for her repeat appearances on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Grant Almirall will star as Don Lockwood, a role he is returning to having appeared as Lockwood in several international tours. Other theatre credits include Jersey Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar and Hairspray.
Tour dates
Churchill Theatre, Bromley: 28th January – 6th February 2027
Cliffs Pavillion, Southend: 9th February – 13th February 2027
Grand Opera House, Belfast: 16th February – 20th February 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin: 23rd February – 27th February 2027
Sunderland Empire: 2nd March – 6th March 2027
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury: 9th March – 13th March 2027
Orchard Theatre, Dartford: 16th March – 20th March 2027
Milton Keynes Theatre: 23rd March – 27th March 2027
Leeds Grand Theatre: 30th March – 3rd April 2027
New Victoria Theatre, Woking: 6th April to 10th April 2027
Empire Theatre, Liverpool: 13th April – 17th April 2027
Kings Theatre, Glasgow: 20th April – 24th April 2027
Wycombe Swan: 27th April to 1st May 2027
Edinburgh Playhouse: 4th May – 8th May 2027
Birmingham Hippodrome: 11th May – 15th May 2027
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton: 25th May – 29th May 2027
Sadler’s Wells: 2nd June – 3rd July 2027
Norwich Theatre Royal: 6th July – 10th July 2027
Theatre Royal, Plymouth: 13th July – 17th July 2027
Lowry, Salford: 20th July – 31st July 2027
Congress Theatre, Eastbourne: 3rd August – 7th August 2027
Nottingham Theatre Royal: 10th August – 14th August 2027
New Theatre, Cardiff: 24th August – 4th September 2027
Singin’ in the Rain
Set during the glitz and glamour of Hollywood in the 1920s, the story follows the chaotic transition from silent films to “talkies” – the first films to include sound. Don Lockwood and his friend, Cosmo Brown, navigate romance, rivalry and the challenges of early filmmaking.
Originally released in 1952, Singin’ in the Rain has since been adapted for the stage, with major productions in London, on Broadway and now, on tour.
Tickets are now on sale at select venues and groups can contact them for more information.
Keep up to date with news on the tour at www.singinintherainshow.com/.
