The beloved musical “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” has finalized its cast for an upcoming tour across the UK and Ireland, set to begin in February 2026. The show, inspired by the Oscar-winning 1994 film, will open at the Palace Theatre in Manchester.
Tour Information
The production will feature a significant number of performances at various venues, including:
- Palace Theatre, Manchester: 19 – 28 February
- King’s Theatre, Glasgow: 2 – 7 March
- Liverpool Empire: 9 – 14 March
- Mayflower Theatre, Southampton: 16 – 21 March
- Birmingham Hippodrome: 23 – 28 March
- Norwich Theatre Royal: 30 March – 4 April
- Theatre Royal, Newcastle: 6 – 11 April
- Edinburgh Playhouse: 14 – 18 April
- Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff: 20 – 25 April
- Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: 28 April – 2 May
- Aylesbury Theatre: 4 – 9 May
- New Victoria, Woking: 11 – 16 May
- The Marlowe, Canterbury: 25 – 30 May
- Grand Opera House, Belfast: 1 – 6 June
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin: 8 – 13 June
- Theatre Royal, Brighton: 16 – 20 June
- Curve Theatre, Leicester: 22 – 27 June
- Alhambra Theatre, Bradford: 6 – 11 July
- Hall for Cornwall, Truro: 14 – 18 July
Creative Team Behind the Production
The creative team includes notable talent:
- Director: Ian Talbot (Olivier Award nominee)
- Choreographer: Matt Cole (WhatsOnStage Award winner)
- Costume Designer: Vicky Gill (BAFTA award winner)
- Set and Lighting Designer: Andrew Exeter
- Associate Director: Sam Holmes
- Sound Designer: Ben Harrison
- Video Designer: Leo Flint
- Hair and Makeup Designer: Craig Forrest-Thomas
- Casting: David Grindrod (Grindrod Burton Casting)
Key Cast Members
The lead roles will be portrayed by:
- Adèle Anderson as Bernadette
- Kevin Clifton as Tick/Mitzi
- Nick Hayes as Felicia/Adam
- Peter Duncan as Bob/Preacher
Alongside them, Dakota Starr acts as the alternate Bernadette, while Leah Vassell, Bernadette Bangura, and Jessie May will take on the roles of the Divas.
Music and Themes
“Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” offers a vibrant soundtrack featuring disco classics like:
- “It’s Raining Men”
- “I Will Survive”
- “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”
The show addresses themes of identity, love, and acceptance, packaged in a joyful, colorful experience. The ensemble cast includes talented performers who contribute to the dynamic energy of the production.
Fans eagerly anticipate this tour, which celebrates authenticity and creativity through an engaging story and an iconic musical journey.
