I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical will now make its London premiere at Hackney Empire following the sudden temporary closure of the Peacock Theatre due to essential building works.
The production’s original March engagement at the Peacock Theatre has been cancelled. Affected ticket holders will be contacted directly by Sadler’s Wells box office with refund and rebooking information.
The musical will run at Hackney Empire from 20 to 25 March, with tickets on general sale from 5 March. The previously announced tour dates in Coventry and Eastbourne will proceed as planned.
Producer Adrian Grant said “We were informed just several days before our sold-out engagement of I’m Every Woman that the Peacock Theatre would not be available for our scheduled opening due to essential building works. While this is clearly very disappointing, it relates solely to the venue and is entirely outside of the production’s control.Our cast, crew and creative team are ready, and after more than three years of development in collaboration with Chaka Khan, we are incredibly proud of the show we have created.Hackney Empire now becomes the first opportunity for London audiences to experience I’m Every Woman. We are determined to share this powerful story with the public without delay and look forward to welcoming everyone to our previews and Premiere in London, from 20 March and on tour at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.”
Sir Alistair Spalding CBE, Artistic Director and Co-Chief Executive of Sadler’s Wells, said “Regrettably, Sadler’s Wells has been notified by its landlord, the LSE, that the Peacock Theatre must close temporarily for unexpected essential building works and therefore the show cannot open as planned. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused by these necessary repairs. We wish the cast, creative team and producers all the very best with their run at Hackney Empire.”
Chris Sudworth, CEO of Hackney Empire, said “We’re delighted to be working with Adrian Grant Productions to ensure audiences can experience this fantastic new musical this March. Hackney Empire has always championed bold, ambitious work forefronting global majority creatives and stories, and I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical is exactly that: a powerful celebration of an extraordinary artist and her legacy. We’re proud to be welcoming the production to our stage and to be able to support the company at this time.”
Chaka Khan said “I’m so proud of our cast, crew, and producing team, and I can’t wait to share this story with you all.”
Alexandra Burke will star as Chaka Khan at Hackney Empire, as well as in Coventry and Eastbourne, leading an extensive company including Jordan Frazier, Paige Peddie, Chanice Alexander-Burnett, Charlotte St Croix, Maryla Abraham, Chrissie Bhima, Sophie Earl, Duane-Lamonte O’Garro, Miles Anthony Daley, Teddy Wills, Chris Breistein, Samuel Sarpong-Broni and Peter Houston.
Ensemble members include Kayleigh Stephenson, Earl Gregory, Vanessa Dumatey, Gregory Armand, Harry Robinson, Zinzile Tshuma, Oskarina O’Sullivan, Connor Wilkins and Tarik Frimpong, who also serves as Resident Choreographer.
I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical tells the story of the iconic singer’s life and career, featuring some of her most celebrated hits including I Feel For You, Tell Me Something Good, Ain’t Nobody, Sweet Thing, Higher Love and Through The Fire.
The musical is produced by Adrian Grant Productions in association with Chaka Khan, with co-producers Tammy Michelle, Nia T. Hill, Michael Derek Thomas, Willette Murphy Klausner, Mahben Quddus and Dave Lumby.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
