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The Bodyguard 2012

Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes
Ages: 8+
Opened: November 6, 2012

The Bodyguard - 2012 West End History , Info & More

Adelphi Theatre
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R 0NS, United Kingdom London WC2R ONS

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge- what they don't expect is to fall in love.

A "BRILLIANT!" (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a multitude of Whitney Houston's greatest hits, including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I'm Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, How Will I Know, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.

Based on the Warner Bros. film written by the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Big Chill, The Empire Strikes Back), with a book by Drama Desk Award-nominated Alexander Dinelaris, this extraordinary new production of THE BODYGUARD is directed by the award-winning Thea Sharrock (Sunshine Boys, Equus, The Misanthrope).


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Alexandra Burke Stars in THE BODYGUARD's UK and Ireland Tour, Launching Today
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2015


Following her sell-out run at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End, producers Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that three-time Brit nominee and X-Factor winner, Alexandra Burke, will star in the leading role of 'Rachel Marron' in the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of Thea Sharrock's hit musical The Bodyguard www.thebodyguardmusical.com. The tour opens at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton today, 12 February 2015.

Scottish Premiere of THE BODYGUARD to Play King's Theatre Glasgow in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - June 24, 2014


Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced that Thea Sharrock's hit production of THE BODYGUARD will make its Scottish Premiere at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 4 March 2015.

Photo Flash: Alexandra Burke Joins the Cast of West End's THE BODYGUARD
by Christina Mancuso - June 12, 2014


Last night (11 June 2014) the hit West End musical The Bodyguard celebrated Alexandra Burke joining the cast, playing the leading role of Oscar-nominated superstar Rachel Marron. Burke plays opposite Tristan Gemmill who continues in the role of Rachel's bodyguard, Frank Farmer. Check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Alexandra Burke in West End's THE BODYGUARD
by Tyler Peterson - June 6, 2014


Alexandra Burke has joined the cast of the hit West End musical The Bodyguard, to play the leading role of Oscar-nominatedsuperstar Rachel Marron. Burke plays opposite Tristan Gemmill who continues in the role of Rachel's bodyguard, Frank Farmer. The Bodyguard, playing at the Adelphi Theatre, runs to 29 August 2014. Check out a first look at Burke in the production below!

Alexandra Burke Joins Cast Of THE BODYGUARD From June!
by Carrie Dunn - March 28, 2014


On 2 June this year, Alexandra Burke will join the cast of the hit West End musical The Bodyguard, to play the leading role of Oscar-nominated superstar Rachel Marron. Burke will play opposite Tristan Gemmill who continues in the role of Rachel's bodyguard, Frank Farmer.

Alexandra Burke to Take Over for Beverley Knight in THE BODYGUARD, June 2
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2014


Following the recent confirmation that Beverley Knight will be leading MEMPHIS in the West End, the star has set her departure date from THE BODYGUARD for May 31. Now, The Daily Mail reports that The X Factor's 2008 champion Alexandra Burke will take her place at the Adelphi Theatre, beginning June 2.

THE BODYGUARD Up for BBC Radio 2 Audience Award at Olivier Awards 2014
by Tyler Peterson - February 6, 2014


The Bodyguard has been announced as one of the 16 West End productions eligible to receive the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award at this year's Olivier Awards 2014 ceremony on 13 April. The Audience Award is the only Olivier Award decided entirely by members of the public. Voting, which is now open, is at www.olivierawards.com/vote On 4 March four shortlisted productions will be announced. The winning show will then be announced, along with the rest of the winners, on the night of the ceremony at the Royal Opera House.

Beverley Knight Extends Run in THE BODYGUARD Through May 31
by BWW News Desk - December 5, 2013


Beverley Knight told the Daily Mail she has extended her run in the West End production of THE BODYGUARD through May 31, 2014. The musical is booking through August 2014.

Photo Flash: West End's THE BODYGUARD Celebrates First Birthday
by Christina Mancuso - November 7, 2013


Last night, 6 November 2013, the hit West End musical The Bodyguard celebrated its first Birthday at the Adelphi Theatre. Check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Opening Night of West End's THE BODYGUARD - Beverley Knight, Tristan Gemmill & More!
by Christina Mancuso - October 17, 2013


Multi award-winning recording artist Beverley Knight leads the cast of Thea Sharrock's hit West End production ofThe Bodyguard in the role of Oscar-nominated superstar Rachel Marron. Starring opposite Knight, and playing the iconic title role of Rachel's bodyguard Frank Farmer, is Tristan Gemmill.

Photo Flash: First Look at Beverley Knight in West End's THE BODYGUARD
by Nicole Rosky - October 8, 2013


Multi award-winning recording artist Beverley Knight leads the cast of Thea Sharrock's hit West End production of The Bodyguard in the role ofOscar-nominated superstar Rachel Marron. Starring opposite Knight, and playing the iconic title role of Rachel's bodyguard Frank Farmer, is Tristan Gemmill. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Knight in action below!

Photo Coverage: Beverley Knight Leads Cast Of THE BODYGUARD!
by Carrie Dunn - October 8, 2013


Multi award-winning recording artist Beverley Knight leads the cast of Thea Sharrock's hit West End production of The Bodyguard in the role of Oscar-nominated superstar Rachel Marron. Starring opposite Knight, and playing the iconic title role of Rachel's bodyguard Frank Farmer, is Tristan Gemmill.

Photo Coverage: First Look At Knight And Gemmill In THE BODYGUARD!
by Carrie Dunn - September 9, 2013


Tonight, Monday 9 September 2013, multi award-winning recording artist Beverley Knight joins the cast of the hit West End musical The Bodyguard in the lead role of Oscar-nominated superstar Rachel Marron. Also joining the cast is Tristan Gemmill who takes on the role of Rachel's bodyguard, Frank Farmer.

STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD's Beverley Knight Sings I HAVE NOTHING
by Carrie Dunn - August 23, 2013


The Bodyguard Musical have released the very first clip of multi award-winning recording artist Beverley Knight, singing the classic Whitney Houston track 'I Have Nothing'. This follows on from last week's exclusive footage of 'Queen Of The Night'.

STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD's Beverley Knight Sings QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
by Carrie Dunn - August 14, 2013


The Bodyguard Musical have released the first ever clip of multi award-winning recording artist Beverley Knight, singing the iconic Whitney Houston track "Queen of The Night". Beverley will join the cast of the hit West End musical to play the leading role of Oscar-nominated superstar Rachel Marron from 9 September 2013.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of THE BODYGUARD Performs Medley at WEST END LIVE 2013!
by Stage Tube - June 23, 2013


The annual festival West End LIVE - organised by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, in association with MasterCard - returned to Trafalgar Square yesterday, 22nd June and continues today, 23rd June 2013, for a weekend of free entertainment from some of London's top theatre productions and performers. Watch the cast of THE BODYGUARD perform a medley below!

Beverley Knight to Take Over Role of 'Rachel Marron' in West End's THE BODYGUARD, Sept 2013
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2013


According to the Daily Mail, Beverley Knight will take over the lead role from Heather Headley in THE BODYGUARD, beginning in September. She will play 'Rachel Marron' opposite Tristan Gemmill. Knight has appeared onstage in school productions of West Side Story and The Mikado.

STAGE TUBE: Teaser Released for New Cast of THE BODYGUARD
by Nicole Rosky - June 13, 2013


The Bodyguard, which opened in December last year, recently announced the release of over 250,000 tickets for sale taking booking at the Adelphi Theatre to 28 September 2013. Directed by Thea Sharrock and based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, The Bodyguard has book by Alex Dinelaris. The video below teases the new leads who will be joining the cast on September 9- who do you think it will be?

Photo Flash: First Look at Heather Headley in Swarovski Crystals from THE BODYGUARD
by Christina Mancuso - May 14, 2013


Swarovski is the jewellery and crystal partner for The Bodyguard. The costumes for the show feature over 100,000 Swarovski Elements and were worked on by a team of experts led by award-winning set and costume designer Tim Hatley. Check out the photos below!

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