Darren Day to star in the National Tour of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

By: Nov. 26, 2015
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Darren Day will star as 'Tick' in the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT in Woking from 15 February to 27 February 2016; Plymouth from 9 May to 14 May 2016 and Llandudno from 16 May to 21 May 2016. Please see full tour listings below.

Darren Day's first theatre role was the title role in "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", both in the West End and on tour internationally. His other West End theatre credits include 'Danny' in "Grease"; 'Don' in "Summer Holiday" and 'Tony' in "Copacabana".

On tour, he has played the title role in "Alfie"; 'Billy Bigelow' in "Carousel"; 'Pip' in "Great Expectations"; 'Jesus' in "Godspell"; 'Frank N Furter' in "The Rocky Horror Show"; 'Cornelius' in "Hello Dolly" and 'Khashoggi' in the Queen musical "We Will Rock You". His TV credits include roles in "Holby"; "Crime Stories"; "Doctors"; "The Bill"; "Mile High" and "Hollyoaks". He is also well-known as a television presenter for shows including "Just Kidding"; "Don't Try This at Home"; "Clockwise", "Teen Win Lose or Draw" and" You Bet!".

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL currently stars Simon Green as 'Bernadette', Adam Bailey as 'Felicia' and Philip Childs as 'Bob'. They are joined by: Richard Astbury; Rebecca Botterill; Matt Crandon; Peter Cumins; Amy Di Bartolomeo; Martin Harding; Lisa-Marie Holmes; Ricky Lee Loftus; Adam Lyons; Callum MacDonald; Laura Mansell; Catherine Mort; James Paul McAllister; Robin Mills; Craig Ryder; Naomi Slights and Julie Yammanee.

Get ready for the ride of your life! Based on the movie, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor favorites including 'Say a Little Prayer', 'Go West', 'Hot Stuff' and 'Always on My Mind', this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL originally opened in Australia and after a sell-out two year run, opened in London's West End followed by Broadway in the United States. It has won numerous awards all over the world, including prestigious Olivier and Tony awards.

Please note that Duncan James, Jason Donovan and Darren Day play the role of 'Tick' at different venues. Full details with casting and tour schedule below.

2015

MONDAY 30 NOVEMBER - SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER

YORK GRAND OPERA HOUSE - www.atgtickets.com/venues/grand-opera-house-york

Jason Donovan as Tick.

TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2015 - SATURDAY 2 JANUARY 2016

EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE - www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse

Jason Donovan as Tick.

Jason Donovan will not be performing on Thursday 24 or Saturday 26 December 2015.

2016

TUESDAY 12 JANUARY - SATURDAY 16 JANUARY

WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE CARDIFF - www.wmc.org.uk
Jason Donovan as Tick.

MONDAY 18 JANUARY - SATURDAY 23 JANUARY
NOTTINGHAM CONCERT HALL - www.trch.co.uk

Jason Donovan as Tick.

MONDAY 25 JANUARY - SATURDAY 30 JANUARY

LIVERPOOL EMPIRE - www.atgtickets.com/venues/liverpool-empire

Jason Donovan as Tick.

TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY

MILTON KEYNES THEATRE, MILTON KEYNES - http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre/

Jason Donovan as Tick.

MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY

THEATRE ROYAL, NORWICH - www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Jason Donovan as Tick. Please note Jason Donovan will not perform on Monday 8 February

MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY

NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING - www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-victoria-theatre/

Darren Day as Tick.

MONDAY 29 FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 5 MARCH

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE, ABERDEEN - www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/

Casting to be announced soon

MONDAY 14 MARCH- SATURDAY 19 MARCH

CONGRESS THEATRE, EASTBOURNE - www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

Duncan James as Tick.

MONDAY 21 MARCH- SATURDAY 26 MARCH

MARLOWE THEATRE, CANTERBURY - www.marlowetheatre.com

Duncan James as Tick.

TUESDAY 29 MARCH - SATURDAY 2 APRIL

KINGS THEATRE, GLASGOW - www.atgtickets.com/venues/kings-theatre

Duncan James as Tick.

MONDAY 4 APRIL - SATURDAY 9 APRIL

ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON - www.royalandderngate.co.uk

Duncan James at Tick.

MONDAY 11 APRIL - SATURDAY 16 APRIL

TORQUAY PRINCESS THEATRE - www.atgtickets.com/torquay

Duncan James as Tick.

MONDAY 18 APRIL - SATURDAY 23 APRIL

THE HAWTH, CRAWLEY - www.hawth.co.uk

Duncan James at Tick.

MONDAY 25 APRIL - SATURDAY 30 APRIL

THE ORCHARD THEATRE, DARTFORD - www.orchardtheatre.co.uk

Duncan James as Tick.

MONDAY 2 MAY - SATURDAY 7 MAY

GRAN THEATRE WOLVERHAMPTON - www.grandtheatre.co.uk/

Casting to be announced soon

MONDAY 9 MAY - SATURDAY 14 MAY

THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH - www.theatreroyal.com/

Darren Day as Tick.

ON SALE 10 DECEMBER

MONDAY 16 MAY - SATURDAY 21 MAY

VENUE CYMRU, LLANDUDNO - www.venuecymru.co.uk

Darren Day as Tick

MONDAY 23 MAY - SATURDAY 28 MAY

LYCEUM THEATRE, SHEFFIELD www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/

Casting to be announced soon

MONDAY 30 MAY - SATURDAY 11 JUNE

BRISTOL HIPPODROME - www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome/

Duncan James as Tick.

MONDAY 13 JUNE - SATURDAY 18 JUNE

NEW THEATRE, OXFORD - www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatre-oxford/

Duncan James as Tick.



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