Emmerdale and Hollyoaks star Ayden Callaghan joins Melody Thornton for THE BODYGUARD UK and Ireland tour

Photo credit: Paul Coltas and Matt Crockett

Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced that Emmerdale and Hollyoaks star Ayden Callaghan will join the previously announced Grammy-nominated, former Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Bodyguard in the roles of Frank Farmer and Rachel Marron respectively.

The production opens at Glasgow Kings Theatre on 28 January 2023 before visiting Bradford, Sunderland, Edinburgh, Stoke-on-Trent, Wimbledon, Liverpool, Dartford, Manchester, Leicester, Cardiff, Aberdeen, Wolverhampton, Bromley, Southend, Milton Keynes, Leeds, Llandudno, Plymouth, Nottingham and Bristol, with further dates to be announced.

Further casting for the tour includes Emily-Mae (Frozen, West End) as Nicki Marron, John Macaulay (Fatal Attraction, UK tour) as Bill Devaney, Graham Elwell as Tony, James Groom as Sy Spector, Marios Nicolaides as Stalker and Fergal Coghlan as Ray Court.  The role of Fletcher will be shared by Kaylenn Aires Fonseca, Iesa Miller, Frankie Keita and Reneo Kusi-Appauh.

The cast is completed by Alexandros Beshonges, Kayne Gordon, Jack Hardwick, Kalisha Johnson, James Lee Harris, Samantha Mbolekwa, Abbie Quinnen, Kellie Rhianne, Charlotte Scally, Yiota Theo and Marco Venturini.

To book tickets for select touring venues, please click here.