Diana The Musical to make London debut with concert production

Diana: The Musical is to make its UK debut with a concert production in Hammersmith.

The piece, written by Joe DiPietro and David Bryan, will run at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on 4 December 2023. Tickets are on sale now here.

In a re-imagined version of the show, which previously ran on Broadway, the concert will see the role of Diana split in two. Kerry Ellis will star as Diana Princess Of Wales while Maiya Quansah-Breed will feature as Diana Spencer.

Denise Welch has also been confirmed for the cast in the role of the Queen.

Diana is the electrifying new musical about a woman who chose to be fearless, and as a result became timeless.

A princess thrust onto the world stage. The tabloid media captivated by her beauty and vulnerability. The globe’s most celebrated monarchy disrupted. This is the story of the most famous woman of the modern age as she struggles to endure a spotlight brighter than any the world had ever known. Leading fiercely with her heart, Princess Diana stood up for her family, her country and herself. She defied expectations, she rocked the royals and she created a legacy that will endure forever.

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The new musical ran at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway while a filmed version was released on Netflix.

The proshot cast is led by Jeanna de Waal as Diana and Roe Hartrampf as Charles with Erin Davie as Camilla Parker Bowles and Judy Kaye as Queen Elizabeth.

An official cast recording has also been released.

About the author: Josh Darvill

Josh is Stageberry's editor with over five years of experience writing about theatre in the West End and across the UK. Prior to following his passion for musicals, he worked for more than a decade as a TV journalist.

 

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