Final Cast Announced for The Choir of Man Ahead of West End Farewell

Hit Musical to Close at the Arts Theatre After Over 1,000 Performances

The internationally acclaimed, Olivier-nominated stage sensation The Choir of Man has announced its final West End cast as it prepares to say goodbye to the Arts Theatre after a triumphant run of more than four years. The final performance is set for 4 January 2026.

Beloved for its heart, humour, and high-octane musical performances, The Choir of Man first opened at the Arts Theatre in October 2021 and has since welcomed over 280,000 audience members across 1,000+ performances. The production has also enjoyed success at the Sydney Opera House, multiple international tours, and festivals including Coventry’s City of Culture and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Final Extension Cast Announced

As some cast members depart for the show’s upcoming Shanghai production (running 10 September–19 October), familiar faces from past productions are returning to London for the final leg of the West End run.

From 2 September, the cast will include:

• Matt Beveridge (‘Hardman’, 2–21 Sept)

• Levi Tyrell Johnson (‘Hardman’, 23 Sept–4 Jan)

• Jason Brock (‘Romantic’)

• Ben Goffe (‘Handyman’, 2 Sept–12 Oct)

• Adam Hilton (‘Handyman’, 14 Oct–2 Nov)

• George Knapper (‘Handyman’, 4 Nov–4 Jan)

• Ifan Gwilym-Jones (‘Maestro’)

• Oliver Jacobson (‘Barman’)

• Cal T King (‘Beast’)

• Benji Lord (‘Joker’)

• Paul McArthur (‘Poet’)

• Aled Pennock (‘Bore’)

Also joining the company during the extension period will be the following swings:

• Tom Carter-Miles

• Alex Mallalieu

• Dave Shute

• Sam Ebenezer

A Pub Like No Other

Set in “The Jungle,” the best pub in the world, The Choir of Man combines powerhouse vocals, pub anthems, dance, poetry, and pints to celebrate community, friendship, and music. Featuring songs by Queen, Sia, Paul Simon, Luther Vandross, Adele, and more, the show offers 90 minutes of non-stop feel-good entertainment—and a free beer for lucky audience members.

Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, the show is directed by Doodson with monologues by Ben Norris, musical supervision and arrangements by Jack Blume, and movement by Freddie Huddleston.

Booking Details

• Venue: Arts Theatre, Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7JB

• Final Performance: 4 January 2026

• Performances:

  • Tue–Sat: 7.30pm

  • Fri & Sat: 3.30pm

  • Sun: 3.30pm

• Running Time: 90 minutes (no interval)

As the curtain prepares to fall on its West End chapter, The Choir of Man invites fans old and new to raise a final glass and experience the magic one last time.