ALEXANDRA BURKE
TO STAR AS RACHEL MARRON
IN THE SMASH HIT WEST END MUSICAL
THE BODYGUARD
The Hawth Theatre – Crawley
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 at The Hawth Crawley.
Alexandra Burke said “I couldn’t be happier to be joining the tour and I’m excited to get started. Being on the theatre stage has brought me great happiness. It is an honour to have been asked to join the team and I look forward to creating new and long lasting memories with the cast.”
Alexandra Burke rose to fame after winning the fifth series of The X Factor. Her debut number one single Hallelujah sold over one million copies in the UK, a first for a British female soloist. Burke’s first album, Overcome saw the release of her subsequent number one singles Bad Boys and Start Without You. In 2011 she embarked on her first solo tour and was invited by Beyoncé to support her I Am… Tour. Her second album, Heartbreak on Hold, was released in June 2012 and later this year sees the release of her third album.
Alexandra Burke will perform the role of Rachel Marron at all evening performances. At the matinee performances, the role of ‘Rachel Marron’ will be played by Zoe Birkett.
Zoe Birkett is probably best known as the highest placing female contestant in ITV’s Pop Idol, 2002. Since then she has appeared in the West End productions of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and originated the female lead in Thriller Live. Her other theatre credits include the Acid Queen in Tommy and Maureen in Rent.
Based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, THE BODYGUARD, which starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, was nominated for four Laurence Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and Best Set Design and won Best New Musical at the Whatsonstage Awards.
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 romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a host of irresistible classics 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, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the biggest selling songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.
Booking Information
Performances
Tue 24 November – Sat 5 December 7.30pm Theatre
Wed & Sat 2.30pm, Thur 26 November 2.30pm
NB At the matinee performances, the role of ‘Rachel Marron’ will be played by Zoe Birkett.
Prices
Mon-Thur: £43, Fri & Sat: £45, Wed & Thur 2.30pm: £35.
Discounts (Mon-Thur only): Concessions: £5 off, groups 6 or more: £7.50 off.
Make your visit a night to remember by upgrading to our VIP Experience for just £15 per person. The VIP package includes Personal service , Reserved table in the bar pre show and interval, Welcome glass of Prosecco, or soft drink , Show programme, Luxury ice cream during the interval and Cloakroom service.
Box Office
01293 553636
Online at www.hawth.co.uk.
Theatre South East says: We are extremely excited about this, having seen the show in the West End, and missed out on seeing Alexandra Burke it is such a treat that she is coming to the Hawth (although it must be said her understudy was fantastic). This is a West End show that will work very well as a touring production bringing the wonderful songs of Whitney Houston to the region. Book tickets NOW! They won’t last long.