NEWS: PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL UK TOUR ANNOUNCES CAST LED BY MOLLY RAINFORD & DANNY WALTERS

The Pretty Woman The Musical UK Tour has announced its cast for 2027, with EastEnders stars Molly Rainford and Danny Walters taking on the iconic roles of Vivian Ward and Edward Lewis in the much-loved romantic musical.

Molly Rainford will make her professional stage debut as Vivian, starring opposite Danny Walters as wealthy businessman Edward Lewis, while Bernadette Bangura will take on the role of Vivian's best friend, Kit De Luca.

Based on the hugely popular 1990 romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, Pretty Woman The Musical will return to theatres across the UK from March 2027, bringing its heartwarming love story, comedy and original music by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance to audiences around the country.

The new tour will open at New Wimbledon Theatre on 10 March 2027 before visiting 18 further venues, including Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Cardiff, Liverpool and Leeds.

Pretty Woman The Musical UK Tour 2027 Cast Announced

Leading the cast as Vivian Ward is Molly Rainford, who is best known for playing Anna Knight in BBC One's EastEnders and the title character in CBBC's Nova Jones.

Molly first came to public attention as a finalist on Britain's Got Talent in 2012, before reaching the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2022. She also appeared in Celebrity Race Across the World alongside her partner, radio presenter Tyler West.

Although Molly has plenty of experience performing on television and as a singer, the role of Vivian will mark her professional stage debut. Taking on such a well-known character is an exciting new chapter in her career, and it will be interesting to see what she brings to the role.

Starring opposite Molly as Edward Lewis is Danny Walters, who is best known for his role as Keanu Taylor in EastEnders. His performance in the long-running BBC soap earned him several awards, including the National Television Award for Best Newcomer.

Danny's other television credits include Benidorm, Call the Midwife and Our World War. He also has theatre experience, having appeared in The Greater Game at Southwark Playhouse and Spring Awakening at Brighton Pavilion.

Completing the three principal cast members announced so far is Bernadette Bangura, who will play Kit De Luca, Vivian's outspoken and supportive best friend.

Bernadette has an impressive musical theatre background, with previous credits including Moulin Rouge! The Musical, My Fair Lady, Once On This Island, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Hairspray and Sunset Boulevard.

With Molly and Danny bringing their television experience to the leading roles and Bernadette bringing extensive musical theatre experience, the new cast promises an interesting combination of performers.

Full Cast Announced For Pretty Woman The Musical UK Tour

Joining the three principal performers is a talented company featuring Selena Barron, Jabari Braham, Jack Campbell, Cletus Chan, Josh Crowther, Sophie Cullen, Benjamin Dawson, Sian Gentle Green, Rebecca Ibbott, Kai Cameron Jay, Callum Martin, Brogan McFarlane, LJ Neilson, Matthew Prime, Alana M Robinson, Roshaan Saulnier, Morgan Scott, Ellie Seaton, Sario Solomon, Tomas Wolstenholme and Tara Yasmin.

Further casting details are expected to be announced at a later date.

What Is Pretty Woman The Musical About?

Based on the iconic 1990 film, Pretty Woman The Musical tells the story of Vivian Ward, a free-spirited young woman living in Hollywood, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets wealthy businessman Edward Lewis.

After a chance encounter, Edward hires Vivian to accompany him to a series of business and social events. What begins as a straightforward arrangement soon develops into something neither of them expected, as the two discover they have more in common than their very different backgrounds might suggest.

As their relationship develops, Vivian and Edward begin to challenge each other's expectations, learning important lessons about love, confidence and following their dreams.

Featuring romance, comedy and a soundtrack packed with original songs, Pretty Woman The Musical brings the much-loved film to life on stage while celebrating the importance of being true to yourself.

The Creative Team Behind Pretty Woman The Musical

The production is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, whose extensive musical theatre credits include Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde The Musical and Hairspray.

The musical features an original score by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Bryan Adams and his long-time collaborator Jim Vallance, with a book written by the film's director Garry Marshall and original screenwriter J. F. Lawton.

The creative team also includes scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Tom Rogers based on the original Broadway designs by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and Philip S. Rosenberg, sound design by John Shivers and hair design by Josh Marquette.

Musical supervision, arrangements and orchestrations are by Will Van Dyke, with direction recreated by Dominic Shaw.

The production is presented by ATG Productions, Paula Wagner, Nice Productions, LPO and Gavin Kalin Productions.

Pretty Woman The Musical UK Tour Dates & Venues 2027

The Pretty Woman The Musical UK Tour will open at New Wimbledon Theatre on 10 March 2027 before travelling to theatres across the country, with performances currently scheduled through to October.

The tour includes a two-week engagement at Manchester's Palace Theatre, as well as visits to Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool and many more.

Confirmed UK tour dates:

Venue	Dates
New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon	10–20 March 2027
Palace Theatre, Manchester	23 March – 3 April 2027
Milton Keynes Theatre	6–17 April 2027
Grand Opera House, York	20 April – 1 May 2027
The Alexandra, Birmingham	4–15 May 2027
King's Theatre, Glasgow	18–29 May 2027
Edinburgh Playhouse	1–5 June 2027
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff	8–12 June 2027
Sunderland Empire	29 June – 3 July 2027
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton	6–10 July 2027
Hull New Theatre	13–17 July 2027
Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent	20–24 July 2027
Leeds Grand Theatre	27–31 July 2027
New Theatre, Oxford	10–14 August 2027
Bristol Hippodrome	17–28 August 2027
Liverpool Empire	31 August – 11 September 2027
Theatre Royal, Nottingham	21 September – 2 October 2027
New Victoria Theatre, Woking	5–9 October 2027
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen	12–16 October 2027

Tickets and further information are available through the participating theatres and official ticketing outlets. Performance schedules and casting may vary between venues.

A Romantic Return For Pretty Woman The Musical

Following successful runs on Broadway, in London's West End and on its previous UK and Ireland tour, Pretty Woman The Musical is heading back on the road with a new cast bringing Vivian and Edward's much-loved story to life.

The casting of Molly Rainford and Danny Walters is particularly interesting, with both performers best known for their roles in EastEnders. Molly making her professional stage debut as Vivian is another reason to look forward to the production, especially alongside the experienced musical theatre performer Bernadette Bangura as Kit.

With its romantic storyline, original music by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell, the new tour has plenty to offer fans of the film and musical theatre audiences alike.

Pretty Woman The Musical begins its 2027 UK tour at New Wimbledon Theatre on 10 March, with performances currently scheduled until 16 October 2027.

Casting and production information sourced from the tour announcement. All casting, dates and performance details are subject to change.