Danny Bayne
Latest News on Danny Bayne:
Interview: 'You're Having a Mental Breakdown Eight Times a Week!': Actor Danny Bayne on Finding Truth in Comedy and Going on Tour with FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY (Sep 8, 2025)
Full Cast Set For John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY (Apr 15, 2025)
FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY Extends West End Run Once Again (Oct 25, 2024)
Interview: 'You're Having a Mental Breakdown Eight Times a Week!': Actor Danny Bayne on Finding Truth in Comedy and Going on Tour with FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY (Sep 8, 2025)
Full Cast Set For John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY (Apr 15, 2025)
FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY Extends West End Run Once Again (Oct 25, 2024)
BIO
Training: Italia Conti Academy
Theatre Credits Include:
Tony Manero in SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (UK National Tour), Danny Zuko in GREASE (Piccadilly Theatre), Choreographer for LARKS IN TRANSIT (Bill Baily), Choreographer for WHAT A FEELING (Niagara Fallsview Hotel and Casino) Choreographer for RETURN TO GRACE (Niagara Fallsview Hotel and Casino) Corny Collins in HAIRSPRAY (National Tour)
Film Credits Include:
EVE OF SUCCESS (Annie Shaw Productions), THE PERIPHERAL (Amazon Studios), DOCTORS (BBC), HOME SWEET HOMICIDE (October Films Studio), HOLLYOAKS (Lime Productions), Winner of GREASE IS THE WORD (Talkback Thames for ITV)
STAGE CREDITS
[West End]
London Production at Theatre Royal Haymarket, 2021
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]
News
Interview: 'You're Having a Mental Breakdown Eight Times a Week!': Actor Danny Bayne on Finding Truth in Comedy and Going on Tour with FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 8, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Danny Bayne, who is playing Basil Fawlty. We discussed what it was like growing up as a fan of comedies like Fawlty Towers, what he’s looking forward to on tour and why he thinks it’s important that the cast on stage aren’t simply doing impressions of their screen predecessors.
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 8, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Danny Bayne, who is playing Basil Fawlty. We discussed what it was like growing up as a fan of comedies like Fawlty Towers, what he’s looking forward to on tour and why he thinks it’s important that the cast on stage aren’t simply doing impressions of their screen predecessors.
Full Cast Set For John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS " THE PLAY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025
Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY. Following the hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End run earlier this year, will be coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025
Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY. Following the hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End run earlier this year, will be coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
FAWLTY TOWERS " THE PLAY Extends West End Run Once Again
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play has announced that it is extending its West End run for a second time. Currently playing at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, the critically acclaimed production will now run until Saturday 1 March 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play has announced that it is extending its West End run for a second time. Currently playing at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, the critically acclaimed production will now run until Saturday 1 March 2025.
John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS Will Make West End Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024
Fifty years since it was first recorded at BBC Television Centre in 1974, the “greatest British sitcom of all time” (Radio Times) Fawlty Towers, has been adapted for the West End stage by comedy legend John Cleese and will premiere at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue on Wednesday 15 May.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024
Fifty years since it was first recorded at BBC Television Centre in 1974, the “greatest British sitcom of all time” (Radio Times) Fawlty Towers, has been adapted for the West End stage by comedy legend John Cleese and will premiere at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue on Wednesday 15 May.
ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL to Close on 29 APRIL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023
The smash-hit Only Fools and Horses The Musical is to close at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket on Saturday 29 April after four incredible years – making it the longest running production staged in the Theatre Royal’s 200+ year history.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023
The smash-hit Only Fools and Horses The Musical is to close at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket on Saturday 29 April after four incredible years – making it the longest running production staged in the Theatre Royal’s 200+ year history.
Paul Whitehouse Will Return to ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2022
Paul Whitehouse will return to the cast of the smash hit West End show Only Fools and Horses The Musical next year, starring once again as the lovable Grandad from 9 January. The critically acclaimed musical is also extending its run at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket for a further three months until 29 April.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2022
Paul Whitehouse will return to the cast of the smash hit West End show Only Fools and Horses The Musical next year, starring once again as the lovable Grandad from 9 January. The critically acclaimed musical is also extending its run at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket for a further three months until 29 April.
Les Dennis Will Join The Cast of ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL as Grandad
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2022
Mange tout! Mange tout! Celebrated comedian and actor Les Dennis is to join the cast of the smash hit West End show Only Fools and Horses The Musical from 3 October, starring as the loveable Grandad.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2022
Mange tout! Mange tout! Celebrated comedian and actor Les Dennis is to join the cast of the smash hit West End show Only Fools and Horses The Musical from 3 October, starring as the loveable Grandad.
BWW Reviews: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, Theatre Royal, Glasgow, December 16 2014
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 17, 2014
This brand new production of Saturday Night Fever, one of the most loved dance stories of all time, is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees including the classics Stayin' Alive, Night Fever, Jive Talking, You Should Be Dancing and How Deep is Your Love?
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 17, 2014
This brand new production of Saturday Night Fever, one of the most loved dance stories of all time, is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees including the classics Stayin' Alive, Night Fever, Jive Talking, You Should Be Dancing and How Deep is Your Love?
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER to Play Theatre Royal Glasgow, from 16 December
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 12, 2014
Unleash your disco diva with the iconic musical Saturday Night Fever produced by Theatre Royal Bath Productions in association with the Robert Stigwood Organisation. Featuring a twenty-strong cast of hugely talented actor-musicians, one of the most loved dance stories of all time is set for a three week run at the Theatre Royal Glasgow from Tuesday 16th December.
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 12, 2014
Unleash your disco diva with the iconic musical Saturday Night Fever produced by Theatre Royal Bath Productions in association with the Robert Stigwood Organisation. Featuring a twenty-strong cast of hugely talented actor-musicians, one of the most loved dance stories of all time is set for a three week run at the Theatre Royal Glasgow from Tuesday 16th December.
BWW Reviews: GREASE, New Wimbledon Theatre, October 15 2012
by Gary Naylor - Oct 16, 2012
Gary Naylor enjoys a trip to his teenage years in more ways than one
by Gary Naylor - Oct 16, 2012
Gary Naylor enjoys a trip to his teenage years in more ways than one
Russell Grant Guest Stars in New Wimbledon Theatre's GREASE, Now thru Oct 20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2012
Britain's best-loved astrologer and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Russell Grant will guest star in the smash hit musical Grease for its limited week run in Wimbledon. He will don the sparkly suit to play the role of 'Teen Angel' and is set leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into the New Wimbledon Theatre from today 15 - Saturday 20 October 2012.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2012
Britain's best-loved astrologer and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Russell Grant will guest star in the smash hit musical Grease for its limited week run in Wimbledon. He will don the sparkly suit to play the role of 'Teen Angel' and is set leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into the New Wimbledon Theatre from today 15 - Saturday 20 October 2012.
Russell Grant to Guest Star in New Wimbledon Theatre's GREASE, Oct 15-20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2012
Britain's best-loved astrologer and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Russell Grant will guest star in the smash hit musical Grease for its limited week run in Wimbledon. He will don the sparkly suit to play the role of 'Teen Angel' and is set leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into the New Wimbledon Theatre from Monday 15 - Saturday 20 October 2012.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2012
Britain's best-loved astrologer and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Russell Grant will guest star in the smash hit musical Grease for its limited week run in Wimbledon. He will don the sparkly suit to play the role of 'Teen Angel' and is set leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into the New Wimbledon Theatre from Monday 15 - Saturday 20 October 2012.
Russell Grant, Mary Byrne and Rhydian Roberts Join GREASE Tour from Today, July 9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2012
Russell Grant, Mary Byrne and RhydIan Roberts are the new stars of Grease for the next leg of its hugely successful UK tour. They will all don the sparkly suit to play the role of 'Teen Angel' in the smash hit musical and will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to their charms from this month.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2012
Russell Grant, Mary Byrne and RhydIan Roberts are the new stars of Grease for the next leg of its hugely successful UK tour. They will all don the sparkly suit to play the role of 'Teen Angel' in the smash hit musical and will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to their charms from this month.
Russell Grant, Mary Byrne and Rhydian Roberts to Star in GREASE Tour from July
by James T Harding - Jun 7, 2012
Russell Grant, Mary Byrne and Rhydian Roberts will be the new stars of Grease for the next leg of its hugely successful UK tour. They will all don the sparkly suit to play the role of 'Teen Angel' in the smash hit musical and will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to their charms from this July.
by James T Harding - Jun 7, 2012
Russell Grant, Mary Byrne and Rhydian Roberts will be the new stars of Grease for the next leg of its hugely successful UK tour. They will all don the sparkly suit to play the role of 'Teen Angel' in the smash hit musical and will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to their charms from this July.
X FACTOR's Rhydian Roberts Joins Cast of GREASE at Sheffield's Lyceum Theatre, Now thru May 19
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012
The X Factor's Rhydian Roberts joins the T Birds and the Pink Ladies at the Lyceum Theatre from today 14 to Saturday 19 May as the hit West End musical Grease tours for the first time in over five years.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012
The X Factor's Rhydian Roberts joins the T Birds and the Pink Ladies at the Lyceum Theatre from today 14 to Saturday 19 May as the hit West End musical Grease tours for the first time in over five years.
X FACTOR's Rhydian Roberts Joins Cast of GREASE at Sheffield's Lyceum Theatre, May 14-19
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2012
The X Factor's Rhydian Roberts joins the T Birds and the Pink Ladies at the Lyceum Theatre from Monday 14 to Saturday 19 May as the hit West End musical Grease tours for the first time in over five years.
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2012
The X Factor's Rhydian Roberts joins the T Birds and the Pink Ladies at the Lyceum Theatre from Monday 14 to Saturday 19 May as the hit West End musical Grease tours for the first time in over five years.
New Shows Announced For Spring Season At Lyceum Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2012
Five new shows, including Sheffield Theatres' annual Christmas pantomime, have been confirmed as part of Sheffield Theatres spring/summer 2012 season and will go on-sale on Saturday 4 February.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2012
Five new shows, including Sheffield Theatres' annual Christmas pantomime, have been confirmed as part of Sheffield Theatres spring/summer 2012 season and will go on-sale on Saturday 4 February.
Rhydian Roberts to Star in GREASE UK Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2011
Blonde baritone Rhydian Roberts will bring some added X Factor to Grease when he joins the smash hit musical to guest star as ‘Teen Angel' for a limited 6 week season later this year. The singing sensation will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into Blackpool (17- 22 October), Sunderland (24 October- 5 November), Liverpool (8- 19 November) and Norwich (22 November-3 December) where he will play 1 week only of the show's 2 week run at the Theatre Royal.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2011
Blonde baritone Rhydian Roberts will bring some added X Factor to Grease when he joins the smash hit musical to guest star as ‘Teen Angel' for a limited 6 week season later this year. The singing sensation will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into Blackpool (17- 22 October), Sunderland (24 October- 5 November), Liverpool (8- 19 November) and Norwich (22 November-3 December) where he will play 1 week only of the show's 2 week run at the Theatre Royal.
Danny Bayne, Carina Gillespie Join GREASE Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2011
Grease is the word! Following its electrifyin' 4 year West End run (the longest in the history of the Piccadilly Theatre), the smash hit musical will begin a new tour from this spring with Danny Bayne as 'Danny' and Carina Gillespie as his sweetheart 'Sandy'.
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2011
Grease is the word! Following its electrifyin' 4 year West End run (the longest in the history of the Piccadilly Theatre), the smash hit musical will begin a new tour from this spring with Danny Bayne as 'Danny' and Carina Gillespie as his sweetheart 'Sandy'.
Danny Bayne, Carina Gillespie Join GREASE Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011
Grease is the word! Following its electrifyin' 4 year West End run (the longest in the history of the Piccadilly Theatre), the smash hit musical will begin a new tour from this spring with Danny Bayne as 'Danny' and Carina Gillespie as his sweetheart 'Sandy'.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011
Grease is the word! Following its electrifyin' 4 year West End run (the longest in the history of the Piccadilly Theatre), the smash hit musical will begin a new tour from this spring with Danny Bayne as 'Danny' and Carina Gillespie as his sweetheart 'Sandy'.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Danny Bayne been in?
Danny Bayne has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Danny Bayne been in?
Danny Bayne has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
What was Danny Bayne's first West End show?
Danny Bayne's first West End show was Only Fools and Horses which opened in 2021
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