The Choir of Man – A Joyous Celebration of Music, Friendship, and Community
- Deborah Tarrant
- Oct 11
- 6 min read
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If you're looking for an evening of sheer joy, soul-stirring music, and powerful storytelling, this Olivier nominated international musical sensation, The Choir of Man at the Arts Theatre is simply unmissable. Packed with infectious energy, world-class vocals, and musicianship that will have you clapping, cheering, and maybe even shedding a tear, this show is one of the best nights out you’ll find in London. You can even go on stage before the show starts to enjoy a pint in the pub!
Set in a warm and familiar pub, known as The Jungle, the kind we all wish was on our doorstep. The Choir of Man introduces us to nine incredibly talented performers who are more than just singers; they’re storytellers, instrumentalists, dancers, and heartfelt ambassadors of what it means to be part of a community.
Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this is a pub like no other! Each number, from spine-tingling ballads to roof-raising anthems, is delivered with passion and polish, with harmonies that send chills down your spine and arrangements that are both innovative and emotionally charged.
But this show isn’t just about great music, it’s also rich in heart. Beneath the high-energy entertainment lies a poignant message about the importance of friendship, mental health, and the sense of belonging that a local pub can offer. The production proudly supports the CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) charity, aligning perfectly with its themes of openness, support, and the need to look out for one another.
The sense of camaraderie on stage is genuine, and the connection with the audience is electric. It’s more than a performance, it’s a celebration of life, laughter, and leaning on each other when times are tough.
The Choir of Man is playing at the Arts Theatre until 4th January and then heading off on tour across the UK. Don’t miss your chance to see it, whether you’re a lover of live music, theatre, or just looking for a night out that will lift your spirits and stay with you long after the final note.
The cast is made up of a rotating company of phenomenally gifted vocalists and musicians, each bringing their own personality to familiar roles like The Poet, The Barman, and The Beast. Backed by a sensational live band on stage, the performers don’t just sing—they play guitars, drums, pianos, and even pull pints mid-performance.
Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, the show is directed by Nic Doodson with musical supervision and vocal arrangements by Jack Blume. The production is slick, heartfelt, and beautifully crafted to feel both spontaneous and seamless. It's a testament to the power of collaboration and the universal language of music.
Just go see it. It's one of the best evening's entertainment you’ll find anywhere.
Where; The Arts Theatre
Address: Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7JB
Box Office: 020 7836 8463
Tickets: from tickets from £15.00, subject to a £2.90 booking fee
Performances: Tues - Sat 7.30pm, Fri/Sat matinees 3.30pm, Sun 3.30pm.
Now booking until 4 January 2026
Approximate Running Time: 90 minutes (no interval)
Website: choirofmanwestend.com
Facebook: @thechoirofman
Twitter & Instagram: @choirofman
Embarking on a major 38-week inaugural UK tour, the production will open at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 14 March, touring nationwide until 5 December 2026. Tickets are now on sale.
Cast
From 2 September, the full extension company will include Aled Pennock (‘Bore’), Jason Brock (‘Romantic’), Cal T King (‘Beast’), Ifan Gwilym-Jones (‘Maestro’), Oliver Jacobson (‘Barman’), Benji Lord (‘Joker’), Paul McArthur (‘Poet’), Tom Carter-Miles (Swing), Alex Mallalieu (Swing), Dave Shute (Swing), and Sam Ebenezer (Swing). Joining them for part of the run will be Levi Tyrell Johnson (‘Hardman’, 23 September – 4 January), Ben Goffe (‘Handyman’, 2 September – 12 October), Adam Hilton (‘Handyman’, 14 October – 2 November) and George Knapper (‘Handyman’, 4 November – 4 January).
Creatives
THE CHOIR OF MAN is created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, directed by Nic Doodson, with Daniel Harnett as associate director and resident director; monologues written by Ben Norris; with musical supervision, vocal arrangements and orchestrations by Jack Blume, with Ehsaan Shivarani as resident musical director, and Alistair Higgins as associate musical supervisor; movement direction and choreography by Freddie Huddleston, with Adam Hilton as associate choreographer and movement director; scenic design by Oli Townsend, lighting design by Richard Dinnen, costume design and co-scenic design by Verity Sadler, sound design by Sten Severson, with Liam McDermott as associate sound designer; casting by Debbie O’Brien.
The show is produced by HH Productions Ltd, Nic Doodson, Andrew Kay, Wendy & Andy Barnes, Gavin Kalin and Hunter Arnold.
UK TOUR 2026
Sat 14 - Sat 21 Mar WIMBLEDON New Wimbledon Theatre
93 The Broadway, London SW19 1QG
Tue 24 - Sat 28 Mar BATH Theatre Royal
Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET
theatreroyal.org.uk | 01224 448844
Tue 31 Mar - Sat 04 Apr CAMBRIDGE Arts Theatre - ON SALE SOON
6 St Edward’s Pasage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ
cambridgeartstheatre.com | 01223 503333
Tue 7 – Sat 11 Apr COVENTRY Belgrade Theatre
Belgrade Square, Corporation St, Coventry CV1 1GS
belgrade.co.uk | 024 7655 3055
Tue 14 – Sat 18 Apr PETERBOROUGH New Theatre
46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RS
newtheatre-peterborough.com | 01733 852992
Tue 21 - Sat 25 Apr BRIGHTON Theatre Royal
New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD
Tue 28 Apr - Sat 02 May GLASGOW Theatre Royal
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA
Tue 05 - Sat 09 May MANCHESTER Opera House
3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP
Tue 12 - Sat 16 May SUNDERLAND Empire
4-5 High St, West Sunderland SR1 3EX
Tue 19 - Sat 23 May CARDIFF Wales Millennium Centre - ONSALE SOON
Bute Place, Cardiff CF10 5AL
wmc.org.uk | 029 2063 6464
Tue 26 - Sat 30 May MILTON KEYNES Milton Keynes Theatre
500 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 3NZ
Tue 09 - Sat 13 Jun NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal - ONSALE SOON
Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND
trch.co.uk | 0115 989 5555
Tue 16 - Sat 20 Jun SHEFFIELD Lyceum Theatre - ONSALE SOON
55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 1DA
sheffieldtheatres.co.uk | 0114 249 6000
Tue 30 Jun – Sat 04 Jul YORK Grand Opera House
Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
Tue 07 - Sat 11 Jul LEICESTER Curve - ONSALE SOON
60 Rutland St, Leicester LE1 1SB
curveonline.co.uk | 0116 242 3595
Tue 14 - Sat 18 Jul BIRMINGHAM The Alexandra
Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS
Tue 21 - Sat 25 Jul MALVERN Theatres - ONSALE SOON
Grange Road, Great Malvern, Worcs WR14 3HB
malvern-theatres.co.uk | 01684 892277
Tue 28 Jul - Sat 01 Aug CANTERBURY Marlowe Theatre - ONSALE SOON
The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS
marlowetheatre.com | 01227 787787
Tue 04 - Sat 08 Aug COLCHESTER Mercury Theatre - ONSALE SOON
Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO1 1PT
mercurytheatre.co.uk | 01206 573948
Tue 11 - Sat 15 Aug CHELTENHAM Everyman Theatre - ONSALE SOON
Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ
everymantheatre.org.uk | 01242 572573
Tue 18 - Sat 22 Aug CHESTER Storyhouse
Hunter Street, Chester CH1 2AR
storyhouse.com | 0844 815 7202
Tue 25 - Sat 29 Aug RICHMOND Theatre
Little Green, Richmond TW9 1QJ
Tue 01 - Sat 05 Sep AYLESBURY Waterside Theatre
Exchange St, Aylesbury HP20 1UG
Tue 15 - Sat 19 Sep SOUTHEND Cliffs Pavilion - ONSALE SOON
Station Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA
thecliffspavilion.co.uk | 0343 310 0030
Tue 22 - Sat 26 Sep GUILDFORD Yvonne Arnaud Theatre - ONSALE SOON
Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3UX
01483 44 00 00 | yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
Tue 29 Sep - Sat 03 Oct SWINDON Wyvern Theatre - ONSALE SOON
Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN
swindontheatres.co.uk | 0343 310 0040
Tue 06 - Sat 10 Oct NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate
19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton NN1 1DP
royalandderngate.co.uk | 01604 624811
Tue 20 - Sat 24 Oct WOLVERHAMPTON Grand Theatre
Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE
grandtheatre.co.uk | 01902 42 92 12
Tue 03 – Sat 07 Nov SOUTHAMPTON Mayflower Theatre - ONSALE SOON
Empire Lane, Southampton, SO15 1AP
mayflower.org.uk | 02380 711811
Tue 24 - Sat 28 Nov HIGH WYCOMBE Swan Theatre - ONSALE SOON
St Mary St, High Wycombe HP11 2XE
wycombeswan.co.uk | 0343 310 0060
Tue 01 - Sat 05 Dec EDINBURGH Festival Theatre - ONSALE SOON
13-29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT
capitaltheatres.com | 0131 529 6000
Further dates to be announced
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