To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Theatre: Mr Rye/Cover Mr Poppy in Nativity! We felt it was working and it took three years to make.”, Only Fools and Horses The Musical is playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. The show is directed and choreographed by Caroline Jay Ranger, with set and costume design by Liz Ascroft, musical supervision and arrangement by Stuart Morley, lighting by Richard G Jones, sound by Rory Madden and casting by David Grindrod. The cast of Only Fools and Horses The Musical say it’s good enough to go on Broadway. Film: The White Dude in The Toxic Avenger The Musical (Broadway HD). It's too precious'. No David Jason, no Nicholas Lyndhurst. I would've walked away except really early on I had a couple of ideas that Chas Hodges and Jim Sullivan went, 'Oh yeah we like that'. Ryan Hutton, who plays Rodney Trotter, said: “If it went to Broadway I would love it. Chris Kiely. The music is written by Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan with additional music by John Sullivan and Chas Hodges. We chat with Paul Whitehouse (Grandad), Tom Bennett (Del Boy) and Ryan Hutton (Rodney) to find out more about Only Fools and Horses the Musical, which is currently playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. By signing up you are confirming you are 16 or over. Daily Mail ' Only Fools is a blast from our wide-boy past. The Musical (Hammersmith Apollo and UK Tour); Simeon/Baker in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Kilworth House); White Dude in The Toxic Avenger The Musical (The Arts Theatre, Leicester Square and Edinburgh Fringe). Oscar Conlon-Morrey. Denzil. The initial casting announced Paul Whitehuse playing the role of Grandad, Tom Bennett as Del Boy and Ryan Hutton as Rodney. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. The musical was announced to have its first preview on 8 February 2019. Adrian Irvine. Making a statement: Paul Whitehouse (centre) joined the cast of Only Fools and Horses The Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London on Thursday Welsh writer Paul, 62, who stars as Granddad … Tom’s film credits include the Elton John biopic ROCKETMAN, Disney’s PATRICK, Ricky Gervais’ DAVID BRENT: LIFE ON THE ROAD, Christopher Guest’s MASCOTS for Netflix, and Whit Stillman’s LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP, for which he won the Critic’s Circle Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Evening Standard British Film Awards. Mickey Pearce – Featured Ensemble “But because it worked and Jim liked it and we collaborated a lot, I could see Chas Hodges got really excited about where all the cockneys have gone as an idea, I was basically selling him his idea. David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Lennard Pearce from the original series, Penny Lancaster meets the cast from the musical, from left, Paul Whitehouse, (Granddad) Tom Bennett, (Del Boy) and Ryan Hutton (Rodney), Exclusive performance from the Only Fools and Horses musical staring Paul Whitehouse as Grandad, Tom Bennett as Del Boy and Ryan Hutton as Rodney, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Dating Agent/Danny Driscoll/Featured Ensemble. I don't know how the American audience would take to it but I would love to go over there and have a go at it. “I knew it was good. Stars of the adaptation by Paul Whitehouse, 61, reckon it could be taken to America as fellow Brit comedy Monty Python was loved there. Workshops: Jumbo in Muddy Choir (Theatre Centre); Albany in Brand New Day (The Arts Theatre); Fanny in Fanny and Stella (Theatre Bench); The President of Laputa in Gulliver’s Travels (Duke Special); Jeffrey in Union S.C. (Jonathan Butterell); Strauss in Bismarck (The Nottingham Playhouse / New Street Theatre); Daniel in Changing Fashion (New Street Theatre). THE cast of Only Fools and Horses The Musical say it’s good enough to go on Broadway. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The piece, based on the classic TV series of the same name, is written by Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan, the son of Only Fools and Horses creator John Sullivan. The company of Only Fools and Horses the Musical We chat with Paul Whitehouse (Grandad), Tom Bennett (Del Boy) and Ryan Hutton (Rodney) to find out more about Only Fools and Horses the Musical, which is currently playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Last night celebrities including Penny Lancaster, John Thomson and Cliff Parisi attended the celebratory show. The audience coming and going, 'Where are they?'. For tickets: onlyfoolsmusical.com, Mum shares adorable ‘pay packet’ builders gave to her six-year-old, EastEnders' killer Lucas Johnson making an explosive return for ex-wife Denise, Holly Willoughby reveals football rivalry at home with rare pic of son Chester, Penny Lancaster 'shamed' herself into losing weight after putting on a stone, Ant McPartlin shuts £20m company after divorce to Lisa Armstrong, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Also starring in the show is Dianne Pilkington as Raquel, Pippa Duffy as Cassandra, Jeff Nicholson as Boycie, Samantha Seager as Marlene, Peter Baker as Trigger, Adrian Irvine as Denzil, Pete Gallagher and Adam Venue as the Driscoll Brothers, Chris Kiely as Mickey Pearce and Andy Mace as Mike. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Only Fools and Horses The Musical is a feel-good family celebration of traditional working class London life and the aspirations we all share. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Theatre whilst training: Baron Felix Von Gaigern in Grand Hotel; Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream; Dwight in Lockhart; Hero in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Justin West in Dolly West's Kitchen; David Bascombe in Carousel; Banquo in Macbeth. West End, Off-West End, fringe shows, exclusive members discount at top celeb hang out, post-show Q&As and meet and greets. ' Raise a glass of Tittinger to Del Boy and Rodney as Only Fools and Horses storms the West End! ' Customer reviews 4.4 out of 5 stars View our Privacy Policy. Site Specific: Soloist in Curtain Up (V&A). THE cast of Only Fools and Horses The Musical say it’s good enough to go on Broadway. Oscar was winner of the Julia McKenzie prize at the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year Award 2017, he was recipient of the Gyearbour Asante Valedictorian Award and was awarded the Donald Wolfit Prize for excellence in theatre. It comes as the West End show celebrated its one year anniversary. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed. Stars of the adaptation by Paul Whitehouse, 61, reckon it … “Speak to the producers - I'm there if it goes.”. Concert: Vocalist in Future Dreams (Savoy). 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). View our online Press Pack. “It's a lovely achievement, although to an extent we've got these great characters, this brilliant material, we still had to work it into a system that works on stage. Twitter: @Oscar_C_M_ Training: Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Musical Theatre BA (Hons) Theatre: Mr Rye/Cover Mr Poppy in Nativity!The Musical (Hammersmith Apollo and UK Tour); Simeon/Baker in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Kilworth House); White Dude in The Toxic Avenger The Musical (The Arts Theatre, Leicester Square and Edinburgh Fringe). For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Paul, who plays Granddad and Uncle Albert, also reckons it’s good enough to go Stateside. Get exclusive access to priority onsales and special offers, plus never miss out on the biggest stories from the West End, Off-West End and beyond. He co-wrote the musical with Jim Sullivan, son of late Only Fools creator John who gave birth to characters Del Boy (David Jason) and Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) and Chas Hodges, one half of cockney duo Chas & Dave, who died during the writing process of the musical. Training: Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Musical Theatre BA (Hons) A musical adaptation of the popular sitcom Only Fools and Horses was announced to be coming to the West End on 8 October 2018, the musical would be produced by Phil McIntyre Entertainments and written by Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan. Otherwise I would've gone, 'I'm not touching Only Fools. A hearty stage adaptation of the 1980s BBC television comedy ' Sunday Times