Description
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 ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.
*Melody Thornton will perform the role of ‘Rachel Marron’ at all evening performances only. Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice.
The Bodyguard is at Bristol Hippodrome from Monday 17th July, 2023 to Saturday 22nd July, 2023.
Running Time: 2 hours 11 minutes incl. interval
CAST:
Melody Thornton – Rachel Marron
Ayden Callaghan – Frank Farmer
Emily-Mae – Nicki Marron
Samantha Mbolekwa – Ensemble / Alternate Rachel Marron
James Groom – Sy Spector
John Macaulay – Bill Devaney
Graham Elwell – Tony
Phil Atkinson – Ray Court
Marios Nicolaides – The Stalker
Ryo Appadu – Fletcher
Kaylen Luke – Fletcher
Manasseh Mapira – Fletcher
Sam Stephens – Fletcher
Alexandros Beshonges – Ensemble
Kayne Gordon – Ensemble
Jack Hardwick – Ensemble
James-Lee Haris – Swing / Dance Captain
Kalisha Johnson – Ensemble
Kellie Rhianne – Ensemble
Oliver Roll – Swing
Charlotte Scally – Swing
Emma Jane Smith – Ensemble
Yiota Theo – Swing/Dance Captain
Marco Venturini – Swing
CREATIVE TEAM
Lawrence Kasdan – Screenplay
Alexander Dinelaris – Book
Thea Sharrock – Director
Tim Hatley – Designer – Scenic & Costume
Karen Bruce – Choreographer
Chris Egan – Orchestrations & Additional Music
Frank Thompson – Director & Choreographer
Jason Capewell – Associate Director
Richard Beadle – Musical Supervisor
Mark Henderson – Lighting Designer
Richard Brooker – Sound Designer
Duncan McLean – Video Designer
Patrick Molony – Production Manager
Stuart ‘Stacy’ Cross – Associate Lighting Designer and Programmer
Kelsh Buckman-Drage – Associate Sound Designer
Ross Edwards – Associate Designer
Matthew Wesley – Assistant to Choreographer
Campbell Young Associates – Hair, Wigs & Make-up Design
Jack Galloway – Associate Costume Designer
Emma Hollows – Costume Supervisor
Lizzie Frankl – Proper Supervisor
Beth Eden – Adult Casting Director
Debbie O’Brien – Casting Director
Sam Hall – Musical Director
Mark Hedges – Resident Director
Karen Pinkus – Children’s Director
Stephen Hill – for Musicians UK Ltd – Orchestral Management
Michael Harrison – Producer
David Ian – Producer
Information from https://www.thebodyguardmusical.com/
Show information:
Starring MELODY THORNTON* as Rachel Marron and AYDEN CALLAGHAN as Frank Farmer (at Bristol Hippodrome).
*Melody Thornton and Zoe Birkett will perform the role of ‘Rachel Marron’ at all evening performances only. The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers’ control. Age Recommendation: 10+ This production contains repetitive flashing lights and visual effects, pyrotechnics, theatrical fire, smoke and haze, gunshots, loud sound effects and scenes of mild peril.
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