Principal casting revealed for West End transfer of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Following a magnificent 13 nominations for this year’s Olivier Awards, equalling the record previously set in 2018, principal casting has been announced for this summer’s run of the critically acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof at the Barbican Theatre from 24 May - 19 July. This strictly limited residency follows a triumphant sold-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre last year.
Reprising their Olivier nominated starring roles are Adam Dannheisser (nominated for Best Actor in a musical) who plays Tevye, Lara Pulver (nominated for Best Actress in a musical) who plays Golde, and Beverley Klein (nominated for Best Actress in a supporting role in a musical) who plays Yente. Further casting will be announced soon.
This must-see theatrical event of 2025 has also been nominated for a further 10 Olivier Awards - Best Musical Revival, Best Director, Best Set Design, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Theatre Choreographer, Best Sound Design and Outstanding Musical Contribution. Together with Best Actor in a supporting role in a musical and a second nomination for Best Actress in a supporting role in a musical.
The Barbican run will be followed by a major five-month UK and Ireland tour from 24 July - 6 December (tour cast to be announced soon). This will be the first UK tour of this classic musical in over 12 years – offering audiences around the UK and Ireland a rare opportunity to see this musical masterpiece in an acclaimed new production, direct from the West End.
This is a rare opportunity to catch this “liberating, exuberant” (Evening Standard) production, led by the powerhouse creative team of director Jordan Fein, choreographer Julia Cheng and designer Tom Scutt.
