Disney Theatrical Group has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Greatest Showman, a brand-new stage adaptation of the 2017 hit film.
The production will open at the Bristol Hippodrome from 15 March to 10 May 2026, with priority booking available from 4 November.
Leading the cast are Oliver Tompsett as P.T. Barnum and Samantha Barks as Charity Barnum. They are joined by Lorna Courtney as Anne Wheeler, Ben Joyce as Phillip Carlyle, Vajèn van den Bosch as Jenny Lind, and Malinda Parris as Lettie Lutz.
The ensemble features a large company including Josh St. Clair (Alternate P.T. Barnum), Katie Tonkinson (Standby Anne Wheeler), and a full cast of swings and ensemble performers.
The musical features songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, including “A Million Dreams,” “This Is Me,” and “Rewrite the Stars,” alongside new material written for the stage.
The book is by Tim Federle, with direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw. The creative team includes Alex Lacamoire (Music Supervision), David Korins (Scenic Design), Natasha Katz (Lighting Design), and Peter Hylenski (Sound Design), among others.
Casey Nicholaw said, “It’s an absolute joy to finally share our incredible cast with the world – led by the brilliant Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks. After an exhaustive search we have gathered a group of artists whose talent will bring to life this fantastic story – with a theatrical new book by Tim Federle and the beloved score created by Pasek and Paul. Together with a world class creative team, we are so excited to bring this story to life for the first time on stage.”
Oliver Tompsett commented, “Roles like this don’t come along very often, so it’s an absolute privilege to be taking on this incredible character in the original company of The Greatest Showman. I’m so very fortunate to be surrounded by the most brilliant cast – Sam, Ben, Lorna, Malinda, and Vajèn – and can’t wait to begin the creative process with Casey and the team in the rehearsal room.”
Samantha Barks added, “I’m thrilled to be rejoining the Disney family to play Charity Barnum. There is something utterly magical about The Greatest Showman – the songs have become instant classics – and I’m so excited to partner with Olly to bring this incredible couple and their enduring love to life on stage.”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
