New ‘Full Monty’ Tour Features Beloved TV Stars
A highly anticipated stage adaptation of the iconic film The Full Monty is set to embark on a major UK tour in 2027, coinciding with the film’s 30th anniversary. Initial casting announcements reveal a lineup brimming with familiar faces from British television, promising a nostalgic and entertaining theatrical experience.
Key Cast Members Revealed
The production, adapted for the stage by the film’s original screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, will feature a cast of popular actors. Among the confirmed performers are Kevin Clifton, known for his success on Strictly Come Dancing, who will take on the role of Gaz. Stewart Wright, recognized for his role in Doc Martin, will portray Dave. James Gaddas and Ben Onwukwe, both familiar to viewers of Coronation Street, are set to play Gerald and Horse, respectively. The cast also includes Jon-Paul Bell from Hollyoaks as Guy and Zrey Sholapurkar, who has appeared in Lark Rise to Candleford, as Lomper.
Tour Kicks Off in Sheffield
The tour is scheduled to commence in Sheffield, the city where the original film is set, in January 2027. The production will then travel to nine other UK cities, concluding its run in York in July 2027. The narrative of The Full Monty, set against the backdrop of Sheffield in the mid-1990s, explores the struggles of a group of unemployed friends navigating economic hardship, a theme that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences facing similar challenges.
Writer’s Enthusiasm for the Return
Simon Beaufoy expressed his excitement for the upcoming tour, highlighting the enduring relevance of the story’s themes. “A lot has changed in Britain since The Full Monty appeared thirty years ago. What hasn’t changed is our need for laughter, compassion and dignity,” Beaufoy stated. He added, “I’m so delighted the Monty Men are back on the road with all their flaws, jokes and wobbly bits, bringing a bit of much-needed joy to audiences once again.”
Tour Dates and Venues
The 2027 tour of The Full Monty will visit the following locations:
- January 15 – 30: Lyceum Theatre Sheffield
- February 2 – 6: Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff
- February 8 – 13: Nottingham Theatre Royal
- February 15 – 20: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
- February 22 – 27: Woking Theatre
- March 1 – 6: Alhambra Theatre Bradford
- March 8 – 13: Theatre Royal Brighton
- March 15 – 20: Mayflower Theatre Southampton
- March 22 – 27: New Theatre Hull
- March 29 – April 3: Buxton Opera House
- April 5 – 10: Opera House Manchester
- April 13 – 17: Grand Opera House Belfast
- April 20 – 24: Hall for Cornwall Truro
- May 3 – 8: Cheltenham Everyman Theatre
- May 17 – 22: Sunderland Empire
- May 24 – 29: Dartford Orchard Theatre
- May 31 – June 5: New Wimbledon Theatre
- June 7 – 12: Norwich Theatre Royal
- June 14 – 19: King’s Head Theatre Glasgow
- June 21 – 26: Liverpool Empire
- June 28 – July 3: Birmingham Hippodrome
- July 5 – 10: Leicester Curve Theatre
- July 12 – 17: Grand Opera House York
- July 19 – 24: Malvern Theatre
Ticket Information
Tickets for all dates on The Full Monty UK tour are currently on sale. Audiences can purchase tickets through the official The Full Monty website. Additionally, tickets for select venues, including Aylesbury, Woking, Brighton, Manchester, Sunderland, Wimbledon, Glasgow, Liverpool, and York, are available through ATG Tickets.
