Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell Announces Full Cast for 2025 UK Tour
Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell has revealed its full cast ahead of its highly anticipated 2025 UK tour.
Inspired by the works of novelist Patrick Hamilton (Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky, Hangover Square), the critically acclaimed production is set in 1930s London, capturing the lives of ordinary people who gather in Soho’s pubs to share their passions, dreams, and heartbreaks.
Originally premiering in 2021, the production won praise for its evocative storytelling and striking choreography by Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures.
Full Cast of The Midnight Bell 2025 Tour
The production will feature a 14-strong cast of seasoned New Adventures performers, many of whom return from the original 2021 cast:
Cordelia Braithwaite
Reece Causton
Glenn Graham
Daisy May Kemp
Hannah Kremer
Michela Meazza (National Dance Award winner for her role in the production)
Andy Monaghan
Liam Mower
Dominic North
Bryony Pennington
Edwin Ray
Danny Reubens
Ashley Shaw
Alan Vincent
Matthew Bourne praised the cast, calling it “the finest company of quintessential New Adventures actors/dancers ever assembled for a single production.”
He added, “Together, they represent nearly 30 years of critically acclaimed performances and created roles in my work. This cast is perfectly suited to bring Patrick Hamilton’s world to life, exploring the darker reaches of the human heart.”
Creative Team Behind The Midnight Bell
Director & Choreographer: Matthew Bourne
Music: Terry Davies
Set & Costume Design: Lez Brotherston
Lighting Design: Paule Constable
Sound Design: Paul Groothuis
Artwork supplied by the production
The Midnight Bell 2025 UK Tour Dates
The UK tour will open at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on 15 May 2025, before traveling to multiple cities across the country, including:
| Venue | Location | Dates | Ticket Status | Book Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyman Theatre | Cheltenham, GL50 1DF | 15 – 17 May 2025 | On Sale | Book Now |
| Theatre Royal | Bath, BA1 1ET | 20 – 24 May 2025 | On Sale | Book Now |
| Hall for Cornwall | Truro, TR1 2LL | 28 – 31 May 2025 | On Sale | Book Now |
| York Theatre Royal | York, YO1 7HD | 4 – 7 June 2025 | On Sale | Book Now |
| Sadler's Wells | London, EC1R 4TN | 10 – 21 June 2025 | On Sale | Book Now |
| Curve Theatre | Leicester, LE1 1SB | 24 – 28 June 2025 | On Sale | Book Now |
| The Lowry | Salford, M50 3AZ | 1 – 5 July 2025 | On Sale | Book Now |
| Newcastle Theatre Royal | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR | 8 – 12 July 2025 | On Sale | Book Now |
| Lyceum Theatre | Sheffield, S1 1DA | 23 – 27 September 2025 | Coming Soon | Book Now |
| The Alhambra Theatre | Bradford, BD7 1AJ | 30 September – 4 October 2025 | On Sale | Book Now |
Further venue details and ticket booking information will be released soon.
Why You Should See The Midnight Bell
Following its award-winning premiere, The Midnight Bell has been hailed as one of Matthew Bourne’s most evocative and emotionally charged productions. Its combination of sweeping choreography, rich period detail, and human drama makes it a must-see event for theatre and dance enthusiasts in 2025.
With a stellar cast, immersive storytelling, and Bourne’s signature theatrical flair, The Midnight Bell promises to be a highlight of the 2025 UK theatre calendar.
For updates and ticket bookings, visit New Adventures’ official website or check individual theatre listings.
