SuRie, who represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018, will star as Annie Oakley in Irving Berlin’s classic musical
Annie Get Your Gun at the stunning new open-air Lavender Theatre from 17 July-5 August.

SuRie, who was famously interrupted by a rogue stage invasion during the Eurovision live final, said: “Ever since my first encounter with Annie Oakley during my time at The Royal Academy of Music, it’s been a dream to play that strong character with her fabulous, self-deprecating sense of humour. It is that same down-to-earth humour that got me through my own Wild West adventure that was the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. This time, however, watch out; the girl is armed..!”

Featuring a glittering score of Irving Berlin’s best-loved songs, Annie Get Your Gun proves ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business’ in all-singing, all-dancing, gun-toting glory! Director/choreographer Simon Hardwick will bring the story to life in 2023 with a raw and kinetic staging evoking the energy of Buffalo Bill’s original touring celebrations of the Wild West.

Alongside SuRie as Annie Oakley will be Charlie McCullagh (Bonnie & Clyde, West End) as Frank Butler, Chlöe Hart (Six, National tour) as Dolly Tate, and Elliot Broadfoot who is making his professional debut as Buffalo Bill.

Completing the cast are Nina Bell, Joe Boyle, Kyerron Dixon-Bassey, Jay Faisca, Marisa Harris, Holly Lawrence, AJ Lewis, and Joseph Vella. Playing Annie’s younger siblings are Olivia Ainsworth, Mayah Balcerak, Layla Duke, Mahlie Duval, Poppy LeRougetel, and Caitlin Muggeridge.

The production has musical supervision by Matthew Spalding, musical direction by Debbi Clarke, and casting by Danielle Tarento.

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