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Cast announced for UK & Ireland tour of WICKED - Nikki Davis-Jones & Emily Tierney to play Elphaba and Glinda

WICKED 
UK & IRELAND TOUR ANNOUNCES PRINCIPAL CAST
Emily Tierney, Liam Doyle and Nikki Davis-Jones
Photo by Matt Crockett
NIKKI DAVIS-JONES AND EMILY TIERNEY TO PLAY ELPHABA AND GLINDA

WICKED, the global musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that former West End cast members Nikki Davis-Jones, Emily Tierney and George Ure will all join the UK & Ireland Tour cast as Elphaba, Glinda and Boq respectively. Also heading the forthcoming tour cast will be: Liam Doyle (Fiyero), Marilyn Cutts (Madame Morrible), Dale Rapley (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Carina Gillespie (Nessarose) and Jemma Alexander (Standby Elphaba).

The UK & Ireland Tour will visit: Manchester Palace Theatre (12 September to 16 November 2013), Dublin Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (27 November 2013 to 18 January 2014), Milton Keynes Theatre (4 February to 8 March 2014), Wales Millennium Centre (12 March to 26 April 2014), Glasgow King’s Theatre (6 May to 31 May 2014), Leeds Grand Theatre (10 June to 5 July 2014) and Birmingham Hippodrome (9 July to 6 September 2014 / online booking opens 10 June 2013). Further cities and dates into 2015 to be announced.

The UK & Ireland Tour of Wicked will star Nikki Davis-Jones (Elphaba), Emily Tierney (Glinda), Liam Doyle (Fiyero), Marilyn Cutts (Madame Morrible), Dale Rapley (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Carina Gillespie (Nessarose), George Ure (Boq) and Jemma Alexander (Standby Elphaba).

Recently acclaimed as one of the most popular West End musicals ever" (London Evening Standard), the record-breaking London production continues its open-ended run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre where tickets are currently on sale until 26 April 2014.

Official UK & Ireland Tour website: www.WickedTheMusical.co.uk

PRINCIPAL CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Nikki Davis-Jones (Elphaba) previously played ‘Elphaba’ in Wicked at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre where as ‘Standby’ she performed the role on hundreds of occasions to huge acclaim. Her many other theatre credits include: ‘Maureen’ in the 20th Anniversary concert tour of Rent with Kerry Ellis; the new musical LIFT (Soho Theatre); ‘Wendy’ in Peter Pan (Liverpool Empire); ‘Serena’ in Fame The Musical (UK Tour); the Take That musical Never Forget (West End); ‘Anna’ in ASAP (Liverpool Unity Theatre); ‘Lisa’ in Mamma Mia! (West End) and ‘Linda’ in Blood Brothers (West End). Film: Mamma Mia! (Universal).



Emily Tierney (Glinda) appeared in the London production of Wicked and subsequently starred as ‘Glinda’ in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium alongside ‘Over The Rainbow’ winner Danielle Hope. Emily’s other theatre credits include: ‘Sally’ in All the Fun of the Fair (Garrick Theatre); ‘Maria’ in West Side Story (Barbican) and Titanic - The Musical (Shaw Theatre). Film includes: ‘Ellie’ in John Carter of Mars and ‘Alice’ in Kate Modern. Television includes: ‘Lydia Harrison’ in Push and Do It in Style and Eva Roderick in New Tricks. Emily trained at Mountview.

Liam Doyle (Fiyero) first came to prominence when he entered and won the nationwide talent search hosted by GMTV to find an actor to play ‘Troy Bolton’ in the stage version of High School Musical 2. He performed the role all over the country for the next 12 months. He has subsequently gone on to star as ‘Link Larkin’ in Hairspray (UK Tour) opposite Michael Ball; ‘Shane Gray’ in Disney’s Camp Rock (Dubai) and ‘Ricky Nelson’ in Rock & Roll Heaven (UK Tour). Liam recently made his West End debut playing ‘Eddie’ in Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre and will shortly be seen in the new musical Carnival of Animals at Riverside Studios.

Marilyn Cutts (Madame Morrible) is currently starring as ‘Mother Lord’ in the UK tour of High Society. A founding member of Fascinating Aida, Marilyn’s many theatre roles include: ‘Mrs Potts’ in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (UK Tour); ‘Mrs Sowerberry’ in Oliver! (London Palladium), directed by Sam Mendes; ‘Armina’ in Oklahoma! (National Theatre), directed by Trevor Nunn; the ‘Doormouse’ and the ‘White Queen’ in Alice In Wonderland (RSC); ‘Mme de Rosemonde’ in Adam Cooper’s production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses and ‘Helena Landless’ in the original London production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Marilyn recently appeared in Tom Hooper’s film of Les Misérables (Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh).

Dale Rapley (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond) has recently starred as ‘Horace Vandergelder’ opposite Janie Dee in Hello Dolly! and ‘Louis Leplee’ in Piaf with Frances Ruffelle, both at the Leicester Curve. He has played both ‘Bill Austin’ and ‘Harry Bright’ in Mamma Mia! (West End and International Tour) and starred in productions at Shakespeare’s Globe; the Open Air Theatre Regent’s Park; the Young Vic; West Yorkshire Playhouse; the RSC and is currently appearing in Ostrovsky’s Larisa and the Merchants at the Arcola. His many television credits include: Doctors; Poirot; Spooks; Silent Witness; Aquila and Eastenders.

Carina Gillespie (Nessarose) starred as ‘Sandy’ in the most recent national tour of Grease, opposite Danny Bayne. Carina also played the role in the West End (Piccadilly Theatre) and on a previous national tour. Her other appearances include: ‘Linda’ in Bloodbath The Musical (Edinburgh Festival), with Siobhan McCarthy and Anthony Costa, and ‘Maria Elena’ in Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story on tour in the UK and Scandinavia.

George Ure (Boq) trained at Mountview and upon graduating he made his West End debut in Wicked at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre. He subsequently took over the role of ‘Boq’ and enjoyed a 3-year stay with the hit musical. He then went on to tour Europe in the Arena production of Hair. His TV and film appearances include: Britannia High (ITV); Don’t Stop Me Now (Sky One); and Guns on the Table (Out and Out Films). He recently appeared as a vocalist in Rod Stewarts’s Christmas (ITV).

Jemma Alexander (Standby Elphaba) recently played ‘Joanne’ in the 20th Anniversary concert tour of Rent and made West End debut in Lend Me A Tenor The Musical at the Gielgud Theatre, directed by Ian Talbot. Jemma’s other theatre credits include: A Tale of Two Cities (Charing Cross Theatre); Tommy (English Theatre, Frankfurt) and The Full Monty (New Players Theatre). 


UK & IRELAND TOUR VENUES AND DATES

MANCHESTER: THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER – SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2013
Palace Theatre, 97 Oxford Street, Manchester, Lancashire M1 6FT
Online booking: www.atgtickets.com/manchester Telephone bookings: 0844 871 3019

DUBLIN: WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2013 – SATURDAY 18 JANUARY 2014
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2
Online booking: www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie Telephone bookings: 0818 719 377 (Ireland) / 0844 847 2455 (UK and Northern Ireland)

MILTON KEYNES: TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 8 MARCH 2014
Milton Keynes Theatre, 500 Marlborough Gate, Buckinghamshire MK9 3NZ
Online booking: www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes Telephone bookings: 0844 871 7652

CARDIFF: WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH - SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2014
Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff CF10 5AL
Online booking: www.wmc.org.uk Telephone bookings: 029 2063 6464

GLASGOW: TUESDAY 6 MAY - SATURDAY 31 MAY 2014
King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN
Online booking: www.atgtickets.com/kings-theatre Telephone bookings: 0844 871 7648

LEEDS: TUESDAY 10 JUNE - SATURDAY 5 JULY 2014
Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 6NZ
Online booking: www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Telephone bookings: 0844 848 2700

BIRMINGHAM: WEDNESDAY 9 JULY - SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2014
Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 4TB
PUBLIC BOOKING OPENS 10 JUNE 2013 ONLINE ONLY (11 JUNE 2013 TELEPHONE BOOKINGS AND PERSONAL CALLERS AT THE BOX OFFICE)
Online booking: www.birminghamhippodrome.com Telephone bookings: 0844 338 5000

LIVERPOOL: TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER - SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2014
Liverpool Empire 
Transaction fees and call charges may apply

Further cities and dates into 2015 will be announced at a later date. Cast subject to change.

The musical runs approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes (including an interval).

Wicked is suitable for a general audience. As a guide to parents and guardians, it is recommended for ages 7+. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Children under 3 years of age will not be admitted.



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