Joanna Riding cast as Rose in GYPSY at Buxton International Festival

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Written By Rebecca Wallis

Buxton Opera House and Buxton international Festival have announced that renowned theatre star Joanna Riding is set to star in their production of Gypsy: A Musical Fable, playing the coveted role of Rose from 7-24 July. 

Best known for her appearances in Follies, Billy Elliot, My Fair Lady, Carousel, Guys and Dolls, The Girls and A Little Night Music, Riding is the winner of two Olivier Awards and has also appeared in numerous television programmes. 

CEO of Buxton Opera House Paul Kerryson said: “We are so thrilled to be able to cast such an accomplished performer in one of the most iconic roles ever written for musical theatre. I am looking forward to bringing this new production of Gypsy to the stage of the stunning Buxton Opera House which will open the 2022 Buxton International Festival.”

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Rebecca Wallis

Rebecca is a self-confessed theatre obsessive, with a particular love for musicals. She has loved writing for as long as she can remember and combining this love with her passion for theatre has been one of the best decisions she’s ever made. She is currently studying journalism, with hopes of making her theatre blogging into a career one day. Her favourite ever musical is Half A Sixpence, and she could tell you anything that you could ever want to know about that show. She is honoured to be a part of the West End Best Friend team and cannot wait to see how the page grows and grows.

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