Based on Brian Helgeland’s iconic 2001 film (originally starring Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany), A Knight’s Tale, the brand-new comedy musical, charges into Manchester Opera House for its World Premiere, prior to the West End.
Expect a truly rockin’ soundtrack, packed with chart-topping hits from Queen, Destiny’s Child, David Bowie – and many more!
Book your tickets and join Will Thatcher and his band of merry misfits for a Knight like no other.
Cast
Swing – Robbie Alexander
Lone Girl & Ensemble – Lauren Arney
Kate – Emily Benjamin
Chaucer – Max Bennett
Ensemble – Arcangelo Ciulla
Ensemble – Georgie Clements
William – Andrew Coshan
Swing – Zac Frieze
Blackbird Knight & Ensemble – Elliot Gooch
Ensemble – Gabriella Gregorian
Swing – Benedict Hastings
Swing – Danielle Huntley
Ensemble – Thomas Inge
Fish Knight & Ensemble – Mehran James McCullough
Simon the Summoner & Ensemble – Lisa Kerr
Ensemble – Zera Malvina Aitken
Ensemble – Ryan North
Sir Ector/Man in Stocks – Ryan Pidgen
Roland – Emilie Ruddock
Prince Edward – Jay Saighal
What – Eva Scott
Father/Bishop & Ensemble – Giles Taylor
Count Adhemar – Oliver Tompsett
Jocelyn – Meesha Turner
Ensemble – Chioma Uma
Young William – Christian Buttaci
Young William – Cristiano Cuino
Young William – Nicholas Teixiera
Young William – Theo Wake
Creatives
Original Creator – Brian Helgeland
Writer – Brona C Titley
Director – Rachel Kavanaugh
Choreographer – Matt Cole
Musical Supervision, Orchestrations, Arrangements & Additional Music – Simon Hale
Set Design – Tom Rogers
Costume Design – Gabriella Slade
Lighting Design – Howard Hudson
Sound Design – Matt Peploe
Musical Direction – Alan Berry
Casting – Lucy Casson CDG
Children’s Casting – Keston & Keston
Performer Flying – Suspended Illusions
Hair & Wigs Designer – Helen Keane
Makeup Designer – Jackie Saundercock
Props Supervisor – Lisa Buckley
Intimacy Director – Lucy Hind
Fight Director – Kate Waters
Associate Director – Matt Hassall
Assistant Choreographer – Lindsay Atherton
Children’s Director – Anna Hale
Production Management – Matt Ledbury and Esme Driscoll
Producer – Tristan Baker
Producer – Charlie Parsons
Producer – Runaway Entertainment
Producer – Isobel David
Co-Producer – Adam Spiegel
Co-Producer – Tulchin Bartner
Co-Producer – Playing Field
Co-Producer – Ramin Sabi
Co-Producer – Tiny Giant Entertainment
If you are interested in being part of some of the most ambitious and exciting theatre there is and would like to have a conversation with us, please get in touch.