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Annie 2019 UK tour cast joining Anita Dobson and Craig Revel Horwood announced

The tour opens in Manchester in February 2019

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming UK tour of Annie , which opens in February 2019.

Joining Anita Dobson and Craig Revel Horwood (who will both play Miss Hannigan during different stages of the 2019 tour) will be Alex Bourne as Oliver Warbucks (after playing the role in the West End), Richard Meek ( Thoroughly Modern Millie ), Jenny Gayner ( The Girls ) and Carolyn Maitland ( Miss Saigon ). The title role of Annie will be shared by Faye Katsande, Ava Smith and Freya Yates.

The cast is completed by Michael Anderson, Thomas Audibert, Andy Barke, Caroline Bateson, Daisy Boyles, Blaise Colangelo, Gary Davis, Ashleigh Graham, George Rae, Anne Smith, India Thornton, Matt Trevorrow, Amy West and Samuel Wilson Freeman.

Dobson will play the role of Miss Hannigan from 2 February to 27 April 2019 and Revel Horwood will return to play the role (after playing it in the West End) from 30 April to 6 July 2019.

With music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin and a book by Thomas Meehan, the musical about a red-headed orphan searching for her parents features songs including "It's the Hard Knock Life", "Easy Street" and "Tomorrow".

The touring production is directed by Nikolai Foster and has set and costume design by Colin Richmond, choreography by Nick Winston, lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound design by Richard Brooker.

It opens in Manchester on 2 February 2019 before touring to Wolverhampton, Oxford, Bristol, Chester, Hull, Newcastle, Glasgow, Bradford, Southampton, Plymouth, Llandudno, Nottingham, Southend, Sheffield, Woking, Dartford, Liverpool and Milton Keynes.

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Annie is a Broadway musical based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.

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National tour of the musical ANNIE – Full cast announced

FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR

THE FORTHCOMING UK TOUR OF

MICHAEL HARRISON AND DAVID IAN’S PRODUCTION

OF THE MUSICAL

STARRING ANITA DOBSON AND CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD

AS ‘MISS HANNIGAN’

OPENING AT THE MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE

ON SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2019

Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce full casting for the forthcoming UK tour of their smash hit production of the musical  “ANNIE”  opening at the  Manchester Opera House  on  Saturday 2 February 2019. Joining the previously announced  Anita Dobson  and  Craig Revel Horwood  who both star as ‘Miss Hannigan’ ( Anita  will play the role from  2 February – 27 April 2019  and  Craig  will play the role from  30 April – 6 July 2019 )will be  Alex Bourne  as ‘Oliver Warbucks’ , Richard Meek  as ‘Rooster’,  Jenny Gayner  as ‘Lily’ and  Carolyn Maitland  as ‘Grace Farrell’. The title role of ‘Annie’ is shared by  Faye Katsande ,  Ava Smith  and  Freya Yates . They are joined by three teams of young performers who play the girls in Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. 

Completing the cast will be  Michael Anderson, Thomas Audibert, Andy Barke, Caroline Bateson, Daisy Boyles, Blaise Colangelo, Gary Davis, Ashleigh Graham, George Rae, Anne Smith, India Thornton, Matt Trevorrow, Amy West  and  Samuel Wilson Freeman . 

This production recently ran for an extended season in the West End following a sell-out tour of the UK and Ireland in 2015/16 as well as a recent sell-out season in Toronto.

As Angie Watts in EastEnders,  Anita Dobson  created one of the most popular characters in television winning numerous awards. Her West End theatre credits include ‘Madame Morrible’ in “Wicked”, ‘Mama Morton’ in “Chicago”, ‘Mrs Meers’ in “Thoroughly Modern Mille”, ‘Chris’ in “Calendar Girls”, ‘Joan Crawford’ in “Bette and Joan” and ‘Nancy’ in “Frozen” at the National Theatre for which she was nominated for an Olivier, Evening Standard and London Critics Award. Her film credits include “London Road”.

Craig Revel Horwood  is probably best known as a judge on all 16 series of BBC1’s “Strictly Come Dancing”. He returns to the part of ‘Miss Hannigan’ having played the role to critical acclaim in this production in both the West End and on the 2015/16 UK tour. His other West End Theatre credits include ‘Munkustrap’ in “Cats”, “Miss Saigon” at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and ‘Harry’ in “Crazy for You” at the Prince Edward Theatre. Craig directed and choreographed the recent tour of “Sister Act The Musical” as well as the “Strictly Come Dancing Live” tour for the past six years. He also choreographed the film “Paddington 2”.

Alex Bourne  reprises his performance as ‘Oliver Warbucks’ after playing the role in this  production of “Annie” in the West End, Toronto and on the 2015/16 tour. His many other West End credits include ‘Danny’ in “Grease”, ‘The Beast’ in “Beauty and the Beast”, ‘Billy Flynn’ in “Chicago”, ‘Khashoggi’ in “We Will Rock You” and ‘Fred/Petruchio’ in “Kiss Me, Kate” for which he received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. His other credits include ‘Daryl Van Horne’ in “The Witches of Eastwick” and the Watermill Theatre, for which he received a TMA nomination for Best Actor, ‘Sam Michael’ in the national tour of “Mamma Mia!” and ‘Lex Hogan’ in “Eugenius!” at the Other Palace.

Richard Meek ’s many credits include ‘Trevor Graydon’ in “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, ‘Brad’, ‘Eddie’ and ‘Dr Scott’ in “The Rocky Horror Show” and ‘Sir Galahad’ in “Spamalot”, all on national tour. He has also appeared as ‘Leo Bloom’ in the international tour of “The Producers” as well as ‘Dustin’ and ‘Greaseball’ in the 25 th  anniversary cast of “Starlight Express” in Bochum, Germany.

Jenny Gayner ’s West End credits include ‘Miss Wilson’ in the original cast of “The Girls” at the Phoenix Theatre, ‘Hunyak’ in “Chicago” at the Adelphi, Cambridge and Garrick theatres and “Spamalot” at the Palace Theatre. Jenny has also appeared as ‘Lina Lamont’ in “Singin’ in the Rain” and ‘Brooke Windham’ in “Legally Blonde”, both at Kilworth House.

Carolyn Maitland  reprises her performance as ‘Grace Farrell’ after playing the role in this production of “Annie” in Toronto. Her West End credits include ‘Ellen’ in “Miss Saigon” at the Prince Edward Theatre, ‘Marian’ in “The Woman in White” at the Charing Cross Theatre and “Groundhog Day” and “Kiss Me, Kate”, both at the Old Vic. Her other credits include ‘Molly’ in the national tour of “Ghost” and ‘Kathy Seldon’ in Singin’ in the Rain at Kilworth House. 

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search…

With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the unforgettable songs ‘It’s the Hard Knock Life’, ‘Easy Street’, ‘I Don’t Need Anything But You’ and ‘Tomorrow’.

“ANNIE”  has Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin and a Book by Thomas Meehan.  “ANNIE”  is directed by Nikolai Foster with set and costume design by Colin Richmond, choreography by Nick Winston, lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound design by Richard Brooker.  “ANNIE”  is produced by Michael Harrison and David Ian.

ANNIE – UK TOUR 2019

SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2019

MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE   www.atgtickets.com/venues/opera-house-manchester

Anita Dobson as Miss Hannigan

TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2019

WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND THEATRE   www.grandtheatre.co.uk

MONDAY 4 MARCH – SATURDAY 9 MARCH 2019

NEW THEATRE OXFORD   www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatre-oxford

TUESDAY 19 MARCH – SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2019

BRISTOL HIPPODROME   www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome

MONDAY 25 MARCH – SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019

STORYHOUSE THEATRE, CHESTER   www.storyhouse.com

MONDAY 1 APRIL – SATURDAY 6 APRIL 2019

HULL NEW THEATRE   www.hulltheatres.co.uk

MONDAY 8 APRIL – SATURDAY 13 APRIL 2019

NEWCASTLE THEATRE ROYAL   www.theatreroyal.co.uk

MONDAY 15 APRIL – SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2019

KING’S THEATRE GLASGOW    www.atgtickets.com/venues/kings-theatre

MONDAY 22 APRIL – SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2019

BRADFORD ALHAMBRA   www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

TUESDAY 30 APRIL – SATURDAY 4 MAY 2019

MAYFLOWER THEATRE, SOUTHAMPTON   www.mayflower.org.uk

Craig Revel Horwood as Miss Hannigan

MONDAY 6 MAY – SATURDAY 11 MAY 2019

THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH   www.theatreroyal.com

TUESDAY 14 MAY – SATURDAY 18 MAY 2019

LLANDUDNO VENUE CYMRU  www.venuecymru.co.uk

MONDAY 20 MAY – SATURDAY 25 MAY 2019

NOTTINGHAM ROYAL CONCERT HALL   www.trch.co.uk

MONDAY 27 MAY – SATURDAY 1 JUNE 2019

CLIFFS PAVILION THEATRE, SOUTHEND   www.southendtheatres.org.uk

TUESDAY 4 JUNE – SATURDAY 8 JUNE 2019

LYCEUM THEATRE SHEFFIELD   www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

MONDAY 10 JUNE – SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2019

NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING   www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-victoria-theatre

MONDAY 17 JUNE – SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2019

THE ORCHARD THEATRE, DARTFORD   www.orchardtheatre.co.uk

MONDAY 24 JUNE – SATURDAY 29 JUNE 2019

LIVERPOOL EMPIRE THEATRE    www.atgtickets.com/venues/liverpool-empire

MONDAY 1 JULY – SATURDAY 6 JULY 2019

MILTON KEYNES THEATRE   www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre

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Full casting revealed for UK tour of Annie

2019-01-16T08:56:00+00:00

The cast that will join Craig Revel Horwood and Anita Dobson in the UK tour of Annie, has now been revealed.

Joining the previously announced Craig Revel Horwood, will be Alex Bourne as ‘Oliver Warbucks’, Richard Meek ( Thoroughly Modern Millie ) as ‘Rooster’, Jenny Gayner ( The Girls ) as ‘Lily’ and Carolyn Maitland ( Miss Saigon ) as ‘Grace Farrell’. 

Craig Revel Horwood and Anita Dobson will share the role of Miss Hannigan, each performing at a different selection of venues.

The tour will open on 2nd February at Opera House Manchester with Anita Dobson kicking off the tour in the role.

More casting details

The title role of ‘Annie’ is shared by Faye Katsande, Ava Smith and Freya Yates. They are joined by three teams of young performers who play the girls in Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.

Completing the cast will be Michael Anderson, Thomas Audibert, Andy Barke, Caroline Bateson, Daisy Boyles, Blaise Colangelo, Gary Davis, Ashleigh Graham, George Rae, Anne Smith, India Thornton, Matt Trevorrow, Amy West and Samuel Wilson Freeman.   

As Angie Watts in EastEnders , Anita Dobson won numerous awards. Her West End theatre credits include ‘Madame Morrible’ in Wicked , ‘Mama Morton’ in Chicago , and ‘Mrs Meers’ in Thoroughly Modern Mille , to name a few.

Craig Revel Horwood is best known as a judge on all 16 series of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing . He returns to the part of ‘Miss Hannigan’ having played the role to critical acclaim in this production in both the West End and on the 2015/16 UK tour. His other West End Theatre credits include ‘Munkustrap’ in Cats, Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and ‘Harry’ in Crazy for You .

• Opera House Manchester: 2nd - 16th February - Anita Dobson

• New Theatre Oxford: 4th - 9th March- Anita Dobson

• Chester Storyhouse: 25th - 30th March- Anita Dobson

• Newcastle theatre Royal: 8th - 13th April- Anita Dobson

• Southampton mayflower theatre: 30th April - 4th May - Craig Revel Horwood

• Llandudno venue Cymru: 14th - 18th May - Craig Revel Horwood

• Nottingham Royal Concert Hall: 20th - 25th May - Craig Revel Horwood

• Sheffield Lyceum Theatre: 4th - 8th June - Craig Revel Horwood

• Milton Keynes Theatre: 1st - 6th July - Craig Revel Horwood

GTOs should contact their chosen theatres for details on group bookings.

For more information, visit www.anniethemusicaltour.uk .

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Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that their smash hit production of the musical ANNIE will embark on a UK tour opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 25 February 2023.

This production enjoyed sell-out UK and Ireland tours throughout 2015/16 and in 2019, as well as extended seasons in both the West End and Toronto – and now it's back on tour once again!

With its award-winning book and score, this stunning production includes the unforgettable songs ‘ It’s the Hard Knock Life ’, ‘ Easy Street ’, ‘ I Don’t Need Anything But You ’ and ‘ Tomorrow ’.

WHAT IS ANNIE THE MUSICAL ABOUT?

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.

Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.

Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search…

ANNIE THE MUSICAL TOUR 2023 CAST & CREATIVE

Starring as Miss Hannigan …

Full cast for the 2023 UK tour of Annie is as follows:

• Miss Hannigan – Craig Revel Horwood / Jodie Prenger 
• Annie – Zoe Akinyosade / Harlie Barthram / Sharangi Gnanavarathan
• Oliver Warbucks – Alex Bourne
• Rooster – Paul French
• Grace Farrell – Amelia Adams
• Lily St. Regis – Billie Kay

and Emily Barnett-Salter, Alistair Beattie ,  Sergi Ibanez, Matthew Sweet, Rosalind James, Belle Kizzy Green, Ellie May-Wilson, Martin McCarthy, Phoebe Roberts, Lukin Simmonds, David Burrows, Dawn Williams, and Tommy Wade-Smith.

The producers of Annie cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

• Book –  Thomas Meehan
• Music – Charles Strouse
• Lyrics – Martin Charnin
• Director –  Nikolai Foster
• Set & Costume Design – Colin Richmond 
• Choreography –  Nick Winston
• Lighting –  Ben Cracknell
• Sound Design –  Richard Brooker

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5* REVIEW Annie The Musical UK TOUR 2019

5* REVIEW Annie The Musical UK TOUR 2019…

The 2019 cast and touring production of ANNIE does not disappoint.

This iconic musical may well be a scream (literally) throughout, but this show, direct from the West End, offers stunning lighting & choreography and a terrific cast.

There’s no doubt that visually this is the most impressive looking production in this shows touring history.

Currently starring Anita Dobson as Hannigan & Alex Bourne as Warbucks – this is a stellar cast celebrating a hugely impressive ensemble.

Later in the tour Lesley Joseph and Craig Revel Horwood will continue to terrorize the kids as Hannigan.

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I caught the tour in Wolverhampton with Ava Smith as Annie – she was terrific. The confidence of these theatre children is astonishing. Her voice is gorgeous and she was utterly lovable throughout, owning this tricky part magnificently.

All of the children were perfect. Their precision is only to be admired. There are several complicated dance numbers in both acts which they performed brilliantly…

What I loved the most was the polish of the show. It has a very immersive shine akin to Mary Poppins and Matilda making it compelling for all age groups – crucial.

If you don’t know the story by now you should get out more, but, it’s a story of good over evil and love over money.

The orchestra in this production are quite remarkable. The horns do this book proud. A glorious sound celebrating this iconic and instantly recognisable score.

Alex Bourne is a perfect Warbucks owning the stage with his deliciously rich voice and powerful presence. Anita Dobson is a terrifically physical Hannigan throwing her drunken and despicable character around the stage with ease.

Nods to Carolyn Maitland as an adorable and beautiful sounding Grace & Richard Meek & Jenny Gayner as Rooster & Lily. Their ‘Easy Street’ with Dobson is joyous.

Touring theatre doesn’t get much better or more polished than this. Congratulations to the entire cast, team and Michael Harrison.

Review by Alex Belfield at Celebrity Radio 21st Feb 2019.

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Full Cast Announced for Michael Harrison and David Ian’s ‘Annie’ Musical Tour in UK and Ireland

Michael Harrison and David Ian reveal the full cast for the highly anticipated UK and Ireland tour of their hit production of the musical Annie , opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The musical features a star-studded cast, including previously announced Craig Revel Horwood and Paul O’Grady, who will be joined by Scottish BAFTA winner Elaine C Smith and Jodie Prenger, all playing the role of Miss Hannigan at different venues.

Alex Bourne will play the role of Oliver Warbucks, Paul French will play Rooster, Amelia Adams will play Grace Farrell, and Billie-Kay will play Lily St. Regis. The title role of Annie will be shared by Zoe Akinyosade, Harlie Barthram, and Poppy Cunningham. They will be joined by three teams of talented young performers playing the residents of Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.

Completing the cast are Emily Barnett-Salter, Alistair Beattie, David Burrows, Sergi Ibanez, Rosalind James, Belle Kizzy Green, Ellie May-Wilson, Martin McCarthy, Phoebe Roberts, Lukin Simmonds, Matthew Sweet, Dawn Williams, and Tommy Wade-Smith.

Craig Revel Horwood is best known as a judge on the popular BBC1 show “Strictly Come Dancing.” He has received critical acclaim for his role as Miss Hannigan in this production both in the West End and on tour. Paul O’Grady is a BAFTA award-winning television, radio, and stage star, who returns to “Annie” having first played the role of Miss Hannigan in 1998. Elaine C Smith is best known for playing Mary Doll in the BBC comedy “Rab C Nesbitt” and won a Scottish BAFTA for Best Actress in 2018 for her role in the BBC sitcom “Two Doors Down.” Jodie Prenger recently joined ITV’s “Coronation Street” as Glenda Shuttleworth and has a strong theater background, with West End credits including “Oliver!” and “One Man Two Guvnors.”

Annie  opens at Leicester Curve on 25th February, full tour details can be found here .

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Called ‘A Glorious Revival’ by The Times the popular musical Annie is about to launch itself on a UK and Ireland tour this weekend beginning at Manchester Opera House 2 nd – 16 th Feb. Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Nick Winston, the smash hit production will begin with Anita Dobson in the role of the tyrannical Miss Hannigan until Bradford Alambra in late April. The show producer is Michael Harrison. Costume design is by Colin Richmond, lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound by Richard Brooker.

Locally we look forward to seeing Strictly Come Dancing judge, Craig Revel Horwood as Miss Hannigan when Annie arrives at Nottingham Theatre Royal Mon 20 th May – Sat 25 th May.

Alex Bourne is cast as Oliver Warbucks and the main cast include Richard Meek, Jenny Gayner and Carolyn Maitland. The title role of Annie will be shared by Faye Katsande, Ava Smith and Freya Yates.

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. He luck soon changes when she is chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous millionaire Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family.

With its Tony ® award winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow you’ll bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it.

See www.anniethemusicaltour.uk for more details.

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Full Cast Announced For ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour; Elaine C Smith, Jodie Prenger, and More!

The tour kicks off Saturday 25 February – Saturday 4 March 2023 at Leicester Curve Theatre.

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of their smash hit production of the musical ANNIE opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 25 February 2023. Joining the previously announced Craig Revel Horwood and Paul O'Grady, will be Scottish BAFTA winner Elaine C Smith and Jodie Prenger , all starring as 'Miss Hannigan' at various venues.

Alongside them will be Alex Bourne as Oliver Warbucks, Paul French as Rooster, Amelia Adams as Grace Farrell, and Billie-Kay as Lily St. Regis. The title role of Annie is shared by Zoe Akinyosade, Harlie Barthram and Poppy Cunningham . They are joined by three teams of young performers who play the residents of Miss Hannigan's orphanage.

Completing the cast will be Emily Barnett -Salter, Alistair Beattie, David Burrows , Sergi Ibanez, Rosalind James , Belle Kizzy Green, Ellie May-Wilson, Martin McCarthy , Phoebe Roberts, Lukin Simmonds, Matthew Sweet, Dawn Williams , and Tommy Wade-Smith .

*Full tour dates, including details of at which venues Craig Revel Horwood , Paul O'Grady, Elaine C Smith and Jodie Prenger star, are in the listings below. www.anniethemusicaltour.uk

Craig Revel Horwood is probably best known as a judge on all 20 series of BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. He returns to the part of Miss Hannigan having played the role to critical acclaim in this production in both the West End and on tour. His other West End Theatre credits include Munkustrap in Cats, Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and Harry in Crazy for You at the Prince Edward Theatre . Craig directed and choreographed Strictly Ballroom the Musical which is currently touring the UK and Ireland, and the 2016/17 tour of Sister Act the Musical, as well as the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour. He also choreographed the film Paddington 2.

BAFTA Award winning television, radio and stage star Paul O'Grady returns to Annie having first played the role of Miss Hannigan at the Victoria Palace Theatre in 1998. His other theatre credits include playing the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium and many pantomimes including Cinderella and Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the London Palladium. On television he is best known as the host of ITV's Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs, Paul O'Grady's Great British Escape, The Paul O'Grady Show, Channel 4's Blind Date and BBC One's Blankety Blank. He is also a highly celebrated writer, having written both autobiographical and fictional books and recently completed a 14 year run as a presenter on BBC Radio 2.

Elaine C Smith is perhaps best known for playing Mary Doll in the BBC comedy Rab C Nesbitt, as well as her role as Christine in the BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, for which she won a Scottish BAFTA for Best Actress in 2018. On stage she consistently headlines major pantomimes, having just finished her 13th year at Glasgow King's Theatre. She played Cora in the original UK Tour and West End run of Calendar Girls as well as playing Susan Boyle in the UK tour of I Dreamed A Dream which she co-write with Alan McHugh .

Jodie Prenger recently joined ITV's Coronation Street as Glenda Shuttleworth. Her West End credits include A Taste of Honey at the Trafalgar Studios. Oliver! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, One Man Two Guvnors at Theatre Royal Haymarket and Spamalot at the Playhouse Theatre. On tour she has appeared in Abigail's Party, Shirley Valentine, Annie, Fat Friends, Tell Me on A Sunday and Calamity Jane. On television she has appeared in the BBC's Shakespeare & Hathaway, Years and Years, Casualty and Waterloo Road.

Alex Bourne returns to Annie as Oliver Warbucks, having played the role both in the West End, Toronto and the UK Tour. His other theatre credits include Edna Turnblad in the UK Tour of Hairspray, Sam Carmichael in the UK Tour of Mamma Mia!, Khashoggi in We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre, Billy Flynn in Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre and Lex Hogan in Eugenius! at The Other Palace. On film he can be seen in Sony Pictures' Cinderella.

Paul French was most recently seen as TinMan/Hickory in The Wizard of Oz at Curve, Leicester. His other theatre credits include Kenickie in Grease at the Dominion Theatre and in the production's UK Tour and Double J in Saturday Night Fever at the Peacock Theatre. On film he can be seen in Visualize Films' Tomorrow Morning.

Amelia Adams has most recently been seen in the UK Tour of Friends! The Musical Parody. Her previous theatre credits include Lois Lane /Bianca in Kiss Me, Kate for Welsh National Opera, Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys at the Piccadilly Theatre and on tour, Martha Burelli in The Rat Pack at the Haymarket Theatre and on tour. She has also appeared in the UK Tour of Hairspray and Spamalot both in the West End and on tour.

Billie-Kay recently appeared as Angel in Anything Goes at the Barbican and its UK and Ireland tour. She has also appeared as Dale Tremont in Top Hat at The Mill at Sonning and in 42nd Street at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. On film she has appeared in Disney's Dis-Enchanted and Beauty and the Beast, and Sony Pictures' Cinderella.

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie's search...

With its award-winning book and score, this stunning production includes the unforgettable songs 'It's the Hard Knock Life', 'Easy Street', 'I Don't Need Anything But You' and 'Tomorrow'.

ANNIE has Music by Charles Strouse , Lyrics by Martin Charnin and a Book by Thomas Meehan . It is directed by Curve's Artistic Director Nikolai Foster with set and costume design by Colin Richmond , choreography by Nick Winston , lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound design by Richard Brooker .

The producers of Annie cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

Saturday 25 February - Saturday 4 March 2023

Leicester Curve Theatre

www.curveonline.co.uk

*Starring Craig Revel Horwood as Miss Hannigan

Tuesday 7 March - Saturday 11 March 2023

Theatre Royal Newcastle

www.theatreroyal.co.uk

*Starring Paul O'Grady as Miss Hannigan

Tuesday 21 March - Saturday 25 March 2023

Edinburgh Playhouse

www.edinburghplayhouse.co.uk

Monday 3 April - Saturday 15 April 2023

Birmingham Alexandra Theatre

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Monday 17 April - Saturday 22 April 2023

New Theatre Oxford

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Monday 24 April - Saturday 29 April 2023

Southampton, Mayflower Theatre

www.mayflower.org.uk

Monday 1 May - Saturday 6 May 2023

Dartford Orchard Theatre

www.orchardtheatre.co.uk

Monday 8 May - Saturday 13 May 2023

Stoke-on-Trent, Regent Theatre

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*Starring Jodie Prenger as Miss Hannigan

Monday 15 May - Saturday 20 May 2023

Llandudno, Venue Cymru

www.venuecymru.co.uk

Tuesday 23 May - Saturday 27 May 2023

Aberdeen, His Majesty's Theatre

www.aberdeentheatres.co.uk

*Starring Elaine C Smith as Miss Hannigan

Monday 29 May - Saturday 3 June 2023

Glasgow, King's Theatre

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Monday 5 June - Saturday 10 June 2023

Liverpool Empire

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Monday 12 June - Saturday 17 June 2023

Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall

www.trch.co.uk

Monday 19 June - Saturday 24 June 2023

Woking, New Victoria Theatre

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Monday 3 July - Saturday 8 July 2023

Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre

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Monday 10 July - Monday 15 July 2023

Bradford, Alhambra Theatre

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Monday 17 July - Saturday 22 July 2023

Southend Cliffs Pavilion

www.cliffspavilion.co.uk

Monday 24 July - Saturday 29 July 2023

Bromley Churchill Theatre

www.churchilltheatre.co.uk

Monday 31 July - Saturday 5 August 2023

Norwich Theatre Royal

www.norwichtheatre.org

Monday 7 August - Saturday 12 August 2023

Milton Keynes Theatre

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Monday 28 August - Saturday 2 September 2023

Dublin, Bord Gais Energy Theatre

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Wednesday 6 September - Saturday 9 September 2023

Blackpool Opera House

www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

Tuesday 10 October - Saturday 14 October 2023

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

www.grandtheatre.co.uk

Tuesday 31 October - Saturday 4 November 2023

Belfast Grand Opera House

www.goh.co.uk

*Starring Craig Revel Horwood as Miss Hannigan. Please note Craig will note be performing on Friday and Saturday's performances.

Tuesday 7 November - Saturday 11 November 2023

New Wimbledon Theatre

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Monday 20 November - Saturday 25 November 2023

Bristol Hippodrome

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