The Emma Rice Company has announced the full cast for the forthcoming UK tour of Malory Towers, adapted and directed by Emma Rice.
The cast features Eden Barrie as Mary Lou Atkinson, Molly Cheesley as Alicia Johns, Rebecca Collingwood as Gwendolyn Lacey, Stephanie Hockley as Irene DuPont, Emily Panes as Musician, Robyn Sinclair as Darrell Rivers, Bethany Wooding as Sally Hope and Zoe West as Bill Robinson.
The production opens at Theatre Royal Bath on 7 May, following previews from 1 May, before touring to Coventry, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Guildford, concluding its run at Alexandra Palace Theatre in London.
Emma Rice said:
“Malory Towers is an enduring passion for me! Inspired by my Gran, Mum and all the magnificent women of the wartime generations, I have loved bringing these intoxicating characters and tales up to date with love, song and laughter. However, like the school itself, this sparkling production needs to be filled with new personalities. This new tour is no different! The class of 2026 is filled with fresh, fierce and joyful talent – and I cannot wait to see what they bring to Miss Grayling, Malory Towers and me. Here’s to ‘Good strong women that the world can lean on’. My, in these terrifying and divided times we need that more than ever, don’t we?”
Set and costume design is by Lez Brotherston, with music by Ian Ross, lighting by Malcolm Rippeth and sound and video design by Simon Baker. Choreography is by Alistair David.
The show promises high jinks, high drama and high spirits, accompanied by live music. It follows Darrell Rivers as she begins life at Malory Towers, navigating friendship, temper flare‑ups and the challenges of school life on the Cornish clifftops.
The production is co‑produced by Emma Rice Company, Alexandra Palace Theatre, Belgrade Theatre, HOME Manchester and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
