Samantha Barks confirmed for West End return in The Greatest Showman
The Manx actress will play Charity Barnum at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with previews from 14 April 2027 and priority booking opening on 3 November.
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Manx actress Samantha Barks is to return to the West End stage in The Greatest Showman, Disney Theatrical Group confirmed on 28 October, according to Manx Radio.
The stage musical, based on the 2017 film, will begin previews at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London on 14 April 2027 before its official opening night on 5 May 2027.
Barks will take the role of Charity Barnum, with Oliver Tompsett playing her husband, P.T. Barnum.
Booking dates announced so far:
Priority booking opens on 3 November
Public booking opens on 18 November
Performances can currently be booked up to 2 October 2027
According to Manx Radio, it is the first time Disney Theatrical Group has brought a 20th Century Studios film to the stage.
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