Excitement is building in the UK theatre scene, as the initial casting has been announced for the 2027 UK tour of The Full Monty.

The classic film, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, was adapted for the stage by the original screenwriter Simon Beaufoy.

While further casting is still to be revealed, the initial announcement has revealed a cast already loaded with stars.

Familiar faces include Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing) as Gaz, Stewart Wright (Doc Martin) as Dave, James Gaddas (Coronation Street) as Gerald, Ben Onwukwe (Coronation Street) as Horse, Jon-Paul Bell (Hollyoaks) as Guy and Zrey Sholapurkar (Lark Rise to Candleford, The Watermill Theatre) as Lomper.

The tour will open in Sheffield, where the film is set, at the start of January 2027 and will be heading to nine UK cities before closing at York in July 2027.

Set in mid-’90s Sheffield, The Full Monty focuses on a group of friends just trying to get by during a cost-of-living crisis – something that’s still relatable in current times.

Speaking about the 2027 tour, writer Simon Beaufoy said: “A lot has changed in Britain since The Full Monty appeared thirty years ago. What hasn’t changed is our need for laughter, compassion and dignity.

“I’m so delighted the Monty Men are back on the road with all their flaws, jokes and wobbly bits, bringing a bit of much-needed joy to audiences once again.”

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When and where can I see The Full Monty UK tour?

Here’s a full list of dates and venues for The Full Monty UK tour:

• 15 – 30 Jan — Lyceum Theatre Sheffield
• 2 – 6 Feb 2027 — Wales Millenium Centre Cardiff
• 8-13 Feb — Nottingham Theatre Royal
• 15 Feb – 20 Feb 2027 — Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
• 22 Feb – 27 Feb 2027 — Woking Theatre
• 1 – 6 Mar 2027 — Alhambra Theatre Bradford
• 8 Mar – 13 Mar 2027 — Theatre Royal Brighton
• 15-20 Mar 2027— Mayflower Theatre Southampton
• 22-27 Mar 2027— New Theatre Hull
• 29 Mar- 3 Apr 2027 — Buxton Opera House
• 5 Apr – 10 Apr 2027 — Opera House Manchester
• 13-17 Apr 2027— Grand Opera House Belfast
• 20-24 Apr 2027 — Hall for Cornwall Truro
• 3-8 May 2027 — Cheltenham Everyman Theatre
• 17 May – 22 May 2027 — Sunderland Empire
• 24-29 May — Dartford Orchard Theatre
• 31 May – 5 Jun 2027 — New Wimbledon Theatre
• 7-12 Jun 2027 — Norwich Theatre Royal
• 14 Jun – 19 Jun 2027 — King’s Head Theatre Glasgow
• 21 Jun – 26 Jun 2027 — Liverpool Empire
• 28 Jun- 3 Jul 2027 — Birmingham Hippodrome
• 5-10 Jul — Leicester Curve Theatre
• 12 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 — Grand Opera House York
• 19-24 Jul 2027 — Malvern Theatre

How to get The Full Monty UK tour tickets

Tickets are currently on sale for all dates at The Full Monty website.

Tickets for the Aylesbury, Woking, Brighton, Manchester, Sunderland, Wimbledon, Glasgow, Liverpool and York shows can be found at ATG Tickets.

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