TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] is a musical comedy by Harry Hill and Steve Brown based on the life of former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Tony Blair.
Production history The musical was originally announced to be presented at the Turbine Theatre in 2021 during the MT Fest UK. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was presented virtually. The cast included Jenna Boyd, Scott Garnham, Gemma Knight Jones, Marie Lawrence, Simon Lipkin, Nicola Sloane and Paul Thornley.
Directed by Peter Rowe, the production made its world premiere at the Park Theatre, London, beginning previews from 2 June with a press night on 8 June running until 9 July 2022.
Following the success of the Park Theatre production, the musical played a limited run at the Leicester Square Theatre from 15 April to 21 May 2023 before embarking on a UK tour.
Cast and characters +CharacterPark TheatreUK tour20222023UnderstudyCharles AngiamaTony BlairCharlie BakerJack WhittleRobin Cook / EnsembleKaye BrownSally ChengEnsemble / UnderstudyMarisa HarrisNeil Kinnock / EnsembleMartin JohnstonPeter Mandelson / EnsembleHoward SamuelsJohn Prescott / EnsembleRosie StrobelCherie Blair / EnsembleHolly SumptonTori BurgessDiana, Princess of Wales / EnsembleMadison SwanEmma Jay ThomasGordon Brown / EnsembleGary TrainorPhil Sealey
External links
Official website
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