The cast has been announced for The Archers: Live at 75, a new national stage tour marking the 75th anniversary of BBC Radio 4’s long‑running drama.
Eight popular voices from Ambridge will appear across two rotating casts. The Flower Cast features Timothy Bentinck, Charlotte Martin, Ben Norris and Annabelle Dowler, while the Produce Cast includes Charles Collingwood, Ryan Kelly, Susie Riddell and Sunny Ormonde.
Touring from June to November 2026, the live production is hosted by comedian Angela Barnes and includes appearances from Vanessa Nuttall, The Archers’ live sound‑effects artist.
First broadcast in 1951, The Archers remains the world’s longest‑running drama, continuing to explore the lives and stories of the fictional village of Ambridge across more than 20,000 episodes.
The stage production reimagines the Ambridge Flower & Produce Show and blends live performance, interviews, foley demonstrations, archive material, audience Q&A, a themed pub quiz and a sing‑along to the iconic theme tune.
Charlotte Martin said, “I’m so thrilled to be part of The Archers tour – bringing 75 magical years of Ambridge to the stage is an absolute dream come true! Can’t wait to share the laughter, tears and heart of Ambridge with fans everywhere!”
Timothy Bentinck added, “I’m so excited to be part of the upcoming The Archers national tour of the UK. We’ll be on stage but the show will be very interactive, and Archers listeners and fans will be just as much a part of it as us. So come and join us at the Flower and Produce Show, and as an added treat get to see how the clever sound effects are achieved. Hint, it’s all done with yoghurt and ironing boards!”
Fane Productions directors Serena Brett and James Albrecht said, “When we put our minds to the casting for this tour, we knew it had to truly represent the world of Ambridge. We worked closely with the programme’s Editor, Jeremy Howe, and the wider team at the BBC to bring together actors whose characters span generations of village life – from the Archer family at its heart, to the Aldridges, the Horrobins and beyond. We’ve aimed to reflect the full breadth of the programme: heritage and newer voices, different ages and perspectives, and some of the most iconic characters alongside those driving its current storylines. We hope audiences feel we have done Ambridge justice – and we can’t wait to bring them together on stage!”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
