Theatre na nÓg have announced the full cast for the UK tour of the TNN production of Tom. A Story Of Tom Jones which will open at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff on 7 March 2016.
Step back in time to the dance halls, working men’s clubs and recording studios of the ‘60s where the legend of Tom Jones was born: a Valleys boy with a heart-stopping voice who dreamed of making the big time, no matter what it took.
This inspirational story of self-belief and determination is performed live on stage by a phenomenal cast of actors and musicians, celebrating an ordinary man with an extraordinary talent who became a superstar on a world stage.
Featuring hits of the era including ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky’, ‘Spanish Harlem’ and ‘Lucille’, we track Tom’s climb to stardom. Ending with some the hits that made him one of the most charismatic stars of the day: ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘Delilah’, ‘Green, Green Grass of Home’, ‘What’s New Pussycat’ and more.
Kit Orton will play the role of ‘Tom Jones’. Joining him are: Elin Phillips as ‘Linda’; Nicola Reynolds as ‘Vi’; Phylip Harries as ‘Jack Lister’; Richard Corgan as ‘Gordon Mills’, Deborah Thomas as ‘Jo Mills’; John McClarnon as ‘Vernon Hopkins’; Daniel Lloyd as ‘Mickey Gee’; Kieran Bailey as ‘Chris Slade’; Tom Connor as ‘Dave Cooper’ and Nicola Bryan as ‘Freda’ and ‘Val’. Also joining the company is Tim Bonser who will perform the role of ‘Tom Jones’ at certain performances.
Tom. A Story Of Tom Jones is written by Mike James and directed by Geinor Styles with musical arrangements by Ben Goddard. The set is designed by Sean Crowley and sound design by Mike Beer.
This Tom Jones musical is sure to be a popular hit amongst fans.
Read our review of Tom – A Story of Tom Jones
TOM. A STORY OF TOM JONES – THE MUSICAL UK TOUR 2016
PAST DATES
Monday 7 – Saturday 12 March 2016
Wales Millenium Centre
Tuesday 15 – 19 March 2016
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Wednesday 30 March – Saturday 2 April 2016
Leicester Curve
Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 April 2016
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 April 2016
Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 April 2016
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 April 2016
Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 May 2016
Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 May 2016
Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 May 2016
Richmond Theatre
Wednesday 25 – Saturday 28 May 2016
The Lowry
Wednesday 1 – Saturday 4 June 2016
New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
