The Bodyguard, hit West End musical based on the iconic film, has recently recently released another 300,000 tickets in an announcement that it is extending its triumphant run until August 2014. Fans can now enjoy Thea Sharrock’s hit production for even longer, based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. Film.
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. In the romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of Whitney Houston classics including Queen of the Night, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I’m Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and I Will Always Love You.
In September soul queen Beverley Knight joined the production as Rachel Marron to rave reviews alongside Tristan Gemmill as Frank Farmer, meaning The Bodyguard has already had an exciting year. As well as Knight (Rachel Marron), Gemmill (Frank Farmer) and Debbie Kurup (Nicki Marron), the current cast also features Richard Lloyd King (Bill Devaney), Stephen Marcus (Tony), Dominic Taylor (Sy Spector), Michael Rouse (Stalker) and Stuart Reid (Ray Court).
In October a special gala performance welcomed the new cast and was attended by many VIP Guests including Matt Cardle, Mel C, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Emeli Sandé and Joss Stone. Earlier in November the musical celebrated its first birthday at the Adelphi Theatre in the capital, celebrating by having Kurup, at the end of the performance, asking the audience to join in celebrating this milestone as a specially commissioned birthday cake was brought out on to the stage. The cast then treated the audience to their own rendition of “Happy Birthday”. Kurup has played Nicki Marron in the production since its world premiere in December 2012.