Full cast announced for UK & Ireland tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Photo credit: Tristram Kenton

Full casting has been announced for the sensational brand-new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which begins a UK & Ireland Tour at Manchester Opera House on 23 March.

Alexandra Burke will play The Narrator at select venues across the tour, with Linzi Hateley playing the role at other venues. Jason Donovan will reprise his role as Pharaoh, which he performed at the London Palladium in 2019 and 2021, whilst Jac Yarrow prepares to don the famous coat in the titular role on tour, having caused a sensation when he made his professional stage debut playing Joseph, following in the footsteps of a line of stars who have previously played the title character.

Producer Michael Harrison said: “After two sensational runs at The London Palladium, I am delighted that this joyous show is now set to unite audiences and spread happiness across the UK & Ireland on tour. Our ‘dream team’ casting will enchant newcomers and longstanding fans alike - GO! GO! GO! JOSEPH!"

The role of Pharaoh will be played by Bobby Windebank at the venues across the tour when Jason Donovan does not perform. Bobby was part of the 2021 company when the show played the season at the London Palladium.

The full company includes Erica Jayne Alden, Shane Antony-Whitely, Natalie Bennyworth, Jabari Braham, Ben Brooker, Gemma Buckingham, Thalia Burt, Meg Darcy, Alexander Day, Tyler Ephraim, Ivan Fernandez Gonzalez, Zac Frieze, Matt Gibson, Will Hawksworth, Samuel John-Humphreys, Claire Lander, Abbie Platts, Nathan Rigg, Rochelle Sherona, Samantha Shuma, Sam Stones and Holly Willock.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is directed by Laurence Connor, with choreography by JoAnn M Hunter, set and costume design by Morgan Large, lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound by Gareth Owen.

For more information and to book tickets for select touring venues, please click here.