Following a triumphant win for Best Musical Revival at this year’s Olivier Awards, Fiddler on the Roof announces final casting for its summer run at London’s Barbican Theatre from 24 May to 19 July. This strictly limited residency follows a sold-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre last year.
Joining Olivier Award nominees Adam Dannheisser as Tevye, Lara Pulver as Golde, and Beverley Klein as Yente are Natasha Jules Bernard as Tzeitel, Georgia Bruce as Hodel, Hannah Bristow as Chava, Ashleigh Schuman as Shprintze, and Georgia Dixon as Bielke. Matthew Woodyatt will be the alternate Tevye and play Mordcha / Innkeeper, alongside Dan Wolff as Motel, Daniel Krikler as Perchik, and Gregor Milne as Fyedka. Michael S. Siegel takes on the role of Lazar Wolf, with Mark Faith as the Rabbi and Toby Turpin as Mendel. Gareth Davies appears as Avram, Ed Bruggemeyer as Nachum, Sue Appleby as Shandel, Susannah van den Berg as Rifka, and Carys McQueen as Mirila. Raphael Papo brings to life the iconic role of The Fiddler, with Karl Wilson as the Constable. Rounding out the cast are Simon Anthony as Sasha, Jack Osmond as Russian #1, and Alex Pinder as Russian #2. Dylan Saffer joins as a male swing, with offstage swings Chris Draper and Maya Kristal Tenenbaum completing the company.
Producers said: “We are delighted to bring together a first class cast for this landmark production of Fiddler on the Roof. With Olivier nominees and a host of remarkable new talent, this ensemble embodies the heart, soul, and spirit of this timeless story. Barbican audiences are in for something truly special this summer.”
The Barbican run will be followed by a major five-month UK and Ireland tour from 24 July until 3 January. This will be the first UK tour of this classic musical in over 12 years, offering audiences around the UK and Ireland a rare opportunity to see this musical masterpiece in an acclaimed new production, direct from the West End.
Fiddler on the Roof is one of the greatest musicals of all time, featuring iconic songs such as ‘If I Were A Rich Man’, ‘Tradition’, ‘Matchmaker’, and ‘Sunrise, Sunset’. This classic musical of joy, revolution, and community is an exuberant celebration of love and life.
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