Bat Out of Hell Musical 2025 Tour: Rehearsals Begin and Cast Announced
The smash-hit Bat Out of Hell musical is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2025 arena-style tour, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic rock anthems.
About the Musical
Set in a dystopian future, Bat Out of Hell tells the story of a gang of immortal bikers locked in conflict with a tyrannical warlord. In a tale of rebellion and forbidden love, one biker, Strat, falls for the warlord’s daughter, Raven.
The musical features hit songs from the legendary Bat Out of Hell albums, including:
“You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth,”
“Bat Out of Hell,”
“I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That),”
“Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,”
as well as the previously unreleased track “What Part of My Body Hurts the Most.”
The 2025 production will feature an eight-piece rock band on stage alongside multi-level platforms, embracing a dynamic, arena-style presentation inspired by the Australian and New Zealand tours.
2025 Tour Cast
The cast for the upcoming tour includes a mix of original performers and new talent:
Glenn Adamson as Strat.
Katie Tonkinson as Raven.
Rob Fowler as Falco.
Sharon Sexton as Sloane.
Georgia Bradshaw as Zahara.
Ryan Carter as Jagwire.
Carla Bertran as Tink.
Luke Street as Ledoux.
Carly Burns as Valkyrie.
The ensemble features:
Leo Abad, Peter Camilleri, Joshua Dever, Reece Duncan, Georgia Holland, Georgia Iudica-Davies, Natalie Pilkington, Harriet Richardson-Cockerline, Sophie Rose-Emery, Catherine Saunders, Ethan Tanner, Craig Watson, James Wilkinson-Jones, and Beth Woodcock.
At select performances:
Strat will be played by Luke Street.
Falco will be played by Joshua Dever.
Sloane will be played by Beth Woodcock.
Ledoux will be played by Reece Duncan.
Creative Team
The 2025 tour will be directed by Jay Scheib, with music, lyrics, and book by Jim Steinman. The creative team includes:
Musical Supervision/Arrangements: Michael Reed.
Additional Choreography: Xena Gusthart.
Set and Costume Design: Jon Bausor.
Lighting Design: Patrick Woodroffe.
Sound Design: Gareth Owen.
Video Design: Finn Ross.
Orchestrations: Steve Sidwell.
Original Wig Designs: Linda McKnight.
The UK tour casting is led by Anne Vosser, with general management by Julian Stoneman and Jack Maple for MPSI Ltd.
Tour Dates and Locations
The Bat Out of Hell 2025 tour will visit theatres across the UK, starting in January. Below is the complete schedule:
Edinburgh Playhouse: 6–11 January.
Portsmouth Kings Theatre: 13–18 January.
Liverpool Empire Theatre: 20–25 January.
Bromley Churchill Theatre: 27 January–1 February.
Cardiff New Theatre: 3–8 February.
Birmingham The Alexandra: 10–22 February.
Manchester Palace Theatre: 25 February–8 March.
Aberdeen His Majesty’s Theatre: 10–15 March.
Peterborough New Theatre: 17–22 March.
Cheltenham Everyman Theatre: 31 March–5 April.
Glasgow King’s Theatre: 7–19 April.
Leeds Grand Theatre: 21–26 April.
Woking New Victoria Theatre: 5–10 May.
Plymouth Theatre Royal: 12–17 May.
London Peacock Theatre: 21 May–7 June.
Leicester Curve: 9–14 June.
Milton Keynes Theatre: 16–28 June.
Wycombe Swan: 21–26 July.
Southend Cliffs Pavilion: 4–9 August.
Sunderland Empire: 18–23 August.
Dartford Orchard Theatre: 25–30 August.
Bristol Hippodrome: 1–13 September.
Northampton Royal and Derngate: 15–20 September.
Why See Bat Out of Hell in 2025?
Bat Out of Hell is more than a musical—it’s a full-throttle rock experience that will leave audiences captivated. With its legendary songs, jaw-dropping performances, and immersive staging, this arena-style tour is a must-see for both musical theatre and rock fans alike.
