The first ever UK tour of the Tony and Olivier award winning La Cage Aux Folles arrives at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday (August 8).
John Partridge will play the iconic role of Albin, who moonlights as star drag act Zaza at the infamous La Cage aux Folles nightclub.
Partridge’s extensive theatre credits include the West End productions of A Chorus Line at the London Palladium, Cats, Starlight Express and Chicago. He is also well known for playing the loveable Christian Clarke in BBC’s EastEnders and as a judge on TV’s Over The Rainbow.
And who can forget a fiery stint in Big Brother? Phew, he's braver than us!
Adrian Zmed will play Georges, partner of Albin and owner of the nightclub.
Zmed co-starred with William Shatner as Officer Vince Romano in the 80’s hit TV show T.J. Hooker, which ran for 90 episodes over 5 years, and for playing Johnny Nogerelli in the cult classic film Grease 2.
Adrian then went on to star alongside big screen legend Tom Hanks in comedy Bachelor Party. This will be his first stage appearance in the UK although he is no stranger to Broadway musicals having previously led the casts of Grease, no fewer than 3 times, Falsettos and Blood Brothers.
One of the West End’s most revered leading ladies’, TV star and recording artist Marti Webb will play Jacqueline, friend to Albin and Georges, and owner of the restaurant Chez Jacqueline.
Webb has played leading roles in numerous West End and touring musicals, and received huge critical acclaim for her unforgettable performance in Tell Me on a Sunday, which was written specifically for her by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black.
She has recorded nine solo albums and had many hit singles, including Always There, the theme from the hit BBC series Howard’s Way and the smash hit Take That Look off Your Face.
Based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret, La Cage Aux Folles follows the story of Georges, the manager of a Saint Tropez nightclub, and his partner, Albin, a drag artiste and the club’s star attraction.
They live an idyllic existence in the south of France but behind the curtains of this sparkling extravaganza, all may be about to change when Georges’ son Jean-Michel announces his engagement to the daughter of a notorious right-wing politician determined to close down the local colourful night-life.
Drama and hilarity ensue when a meeting of the parents forces them to cover up their vibrant lifestyle. Will Albin be able to play the role of his life to ensure that Jean-Michel can marry his love...
This brand new production is produced by Bill Kenwright, and is a lavishly funny tale of unconditional love and family values.
It will leave you feeling the need to celebrate that life’s not worth a damn ‘til you can say I am what I am.
But before we go on with the show, you need to show your plastic pal.
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