The hit musical, based on the iconic 1992 film, returns to stages across the UK and Europe bringing Whitney Houston’s songs to life in the romantic thriller that has captivated nearly four million people worldwide.
Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced the full company for the UK and Europe tour of the award-winning musical The Bodyguard. The production opens at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre on Saturday 20th September.
Joining the previously announced Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, Sasha Monique as Nicki Marron and Matt Milburn as Sy Spector, will be John Macaulay as Bill Devaney, Jonathan Alden as Tony, James-Lee Harris as Stalker and Ryan Bennett as Ray Court. The role of Fletcher will be shared by Rio Chigwedere, Cale Cole, Prince Conteh and Mason Dyett.
We went to see the tour when it came to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2023 - you can read our review here.
The company is completed by Taylor Bridges, Kayne Gordon, Ohaana Greaves, Mireia Mambo, Alice Readie, Theo UK Rose, Emma-Jane Smith, Yiota Theo, Luke Walsh, Luke Woollaston and Zirihi Zadi.
At certain performances, the role of Rachel Marron will be played by Mireia Mambo.
Some of the touring theatres are:
- Milton Keynes Theatre: 21st-25th October
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend: 13th - 17th January, 2026
- Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield: 10th - 14th February, 2026
- Mayflower Theatre, Southampton: 21st - 25th April, 2026
- Alhambra Theatre, Bradford: 8th - 13th June, 2026
- Wales Millenium Theatre, Cardiff: 20th - 25th July, 2026
About The Bodyguard
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A romantic thriller, the musical features a host of classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and one of the biggest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.
Based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. movie starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, the musical had its world premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End and was nominated for four Olivier Awards.
A sell-out 18 month UK and Ireland tour followed, before the show returned to the West End at the Dominion Theatre ahead of two further sell out tours of the UK and Ireland in 2018/19 and 2023.
To date, the production has played to more than 3.9 million people in 15 countries and 45 US cities. Countries include the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Australia, Spain, France, the US, Austria and Japan.
For more information visit www.thebodyguardmusical.com.
