Only Fools and Horses The Musical announces West End closing date

Only Fools and Horses The Musical has announced its final performance in London’s West End.

Based on John Sullivan’s iconic and record-breaking television show – and featuring cherished material from the TV series – this home-grown West End musical spectacular is written by John’s son, Jim Sullivan, and Paul Whitehouse.

Having opened in February 2019, the show will close at Theatre Royal Haymarket on Saturday 29 April.

It’s four year run makes it the longest running production staged in the Theatre Royal’s 200+ year history.

Paul Whitehouse, who currently stars in the show as Grandad, said: “It’s been an unbelievable four years for the whole cast of the Only Fools musical. We’ve consistently played to packed houses and received standing ovations night after night – the audiences have been incredible.

“I’m committed to six months filming from May onwards, so it felt the right time to say ‘Bonjour’ to Del and the gang… for now. But we are planning a UK tour – more details to be announced later this year – and we hope to bring the show back into
the West End at some point in the future.

“But for now, there are just three months to get a ticket to see us at the Theatre Royal. Bonnet de douche!”

Join the Trotter family as they take a trip back to 1989, where it’s all kicking off in Peckham. With musical contributions from Chas n Dave, the beloved theme tune as you’ve never heard it before and an array of brand-new songs full of character and cockney charm, you’re guaranteed to have a right knees-up! Only Fools and Horses The Musical is a feel-good family celebration of traditional working class London life and the aspirations we all share.

Only Fools and Horses The Musical is a truly cushty night out. Only a 42 carat PLONKER would miss it!

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Starring alongside Whitehouse for the final performances are Tom Bennett (Del Boy) and Ryan Hutton (Rodney). The cast also features many of the hugely popular TV characters: Ashleigh Gray plays Raquel; Nicola Munns plays Marlene and Cassandra; Craig Berry plays Boycie; Lee VG plays Trigger; Adrian Irvine plays Denzil; Danny Bayne plays Mickey Pearce and Danny Driscoll; Andrew Bryant plays Mike The Barman and Tony Driscoll.

Caroline Jay Ranger directs the production.