Jason Donovan and Alexandra Burke will reprise their roles in the forthcoming UK & Ireland touring production of ‘Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’.
Debuting at Manchester Opera House on Wednesday 23 March, Jason Donovan will reprise his role as Pharaoh, which he performed at the London Palladium in 2019 and 2021.
He was originally in the show when he made his defining stage performance as the title character of Joseph in the 1990s, in a sold-out 18-month run which produced a No.1 single and best-selling soundtrack album.
The role of Pharaoh will be played by Bobby Windebank at the venues across the tour where Jason Donovan does not perform.
Meanwhile, Alexandra will play The Narrator at select venues across the tour. Her many West End credits include the lead roles in The Bodyguard, Sister Act, Chess and Chicago, as well as starring as the Narrator in the celebrated production of Joseph at the London Palladium last summer.
Linzi Hateley will also play the role at other venues.
Jac Yarrow prepares to don the famous coat in the titular role on tour, having caused a sensation when he made his professional stage debut playing Joseph, following in the footsteps of a line of stars who have previously played the title character.
His portrayal of Joseph won him unanimous acclaim and an Olivier Award nomination, with his rendition of Close Every Door To Me regularly stopping the show with standing ovations.
Producer Michael Harrison says: “After two sensational runs at The London Palladium, I am delighted that this joyous show is now set to unite audiences and spread happiness across the UK & Ireland on tour.
“Our ‘dream team’ casting will enchant newcomers and long standing fans alike – GO! GO! GO! JOSEPH!”
The full list of tour dates is as follows:
Opera House, MANCHESTER
STARRING: Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow
23 March – 2 April 2022
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Birmingham Hippodrome, BIRMINGHAM
STARRING: Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
5 – 16 April 2022
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Mayflower Theatre, SOUTHAMPTON
STARRING: Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow
19 – 23 April 2022
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Theatre Royal, PLYMOUTH
STARRING: Alexandra Burke & Jac Yarrow
26 – 30 April 2022
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New Theatre, CARDIFF
STARRING: Alexandra Burke & Jac Yarrow
3 – 14 May 2022
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Theatre Royal, NEWCASTLE
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
24 May – 4 June 2022
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Empire Theatre, LIVERPOOL
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
6 – 11 June 2022
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King’s Theatre, GLASGOW
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
14 – 25 June 2022
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His Majesty’s Theatre, ABERDEEN
STARRING: Linzi Hateley and Jac Yarrow
28 June – 2 July 2022
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Grand Theatre, LEEDS
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
12 – 23 July 2022
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Opera House, BLACKPOOL
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
25 – 30 July 2022
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New Victoria Theatre, WOKING
STARRING: Linzi Hateley & Jac Yarrow
2 – 6 August 2022
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Bord Gais Energy Theatre, DUBLIN
STARRING: Linzi Hateley & Jac Yarrow
9 – 27 August 2022
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Bristol Hippodrome, BRISTOL
STARRING: Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
30 August – 10 September 2022
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Milton Keynes Theatre, MILTON KEYNES
STARRING: Alexandra Burke & Jac Yarrow
12 – 24 September 2022
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Cliffs Pavilion, SOUTHEND
STARRING: Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
26 September – 1 October 2022
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Alhambra Theatre, BRADFORD
STARRING: Alexandra Burke & Jac Yarrow
17 – 22 October 2022
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Edinburgh Playhouse, EDINBURGH
STARRING: Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow
25 – 29 October 2022
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