TV stars Jake Quickenden, Danny Hatchard and Bill Ward dare to bare in The Full Monty heading for Derbyshire theatre

Danny Hatchard, Jake Quickenden, Bill Ward, Neil Hurst, Ben Onwukwe and Nicholas Prasad will tread the boards at Buxton Opera House from September 26-30, 2023.

Cast in the main role of Gaz is former EastEnders actor Danny Hatchard who fans of the TV soap will recognise as Lee Carter. Danny’s television credits on BBC One include Gary in Not Going Out, Lee in Ridley Road and Private Rhett Charlton in Our Girl.

Jake Quickenden, who will play Guy, has presented regularly for television shows such as Lorraine and Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins. He has appeared on The X Factor, The Chart Show, I’m A Celebrity….Get Me Out Of Here!, Dancing On Ice, The Real Full Monty and Hollyoaks.

Bill Ward, in the role of Gerald, is best known for his roles as Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street and James Barton in Emmerdale.

His other television credits include The Hunt for Raoul Moat, Vera, Midsomer Murders, Heartbeat, Footballers’ Wives, Silent Witness, Jonathan Creek, Casualty and Holby City.

Neil Hurst, who will play Dave has appeared in television series All Creatures Great and Small, Coronation Street, Home from Home, Casualty, Doctors, The Syndicate and Moving On.

Ben Onwukwe, cast as Horse, has several television series credits to his name including Professior T, Coronation Street, Law & Order, EastEnders, Doctors and Holby City.

NIcholas Prasad, in the role of Lomper, has been seen on television in Doctors and EastEnders.

This fast and funny play is still very much of our time, as again we are hit by a cost of living crisis. Gaz and his mates are down on their luck and feel they have been thrown on the scrap heap, but they are determined to fight back and bare a little more than they ever thought they would have to. It’sa rollercoaster ride of ups and down, laughs and heartbreak, set against a 90s soundtrack.

This new production celebrates the 25th anniversary of the smash-hit film and will visit 25 venues around the country including Nottingham Theatre Royal from October 30 to November 4.

The Full Monty is a co-production between Buxton Opera House and Everyman Theatre Cheltenham.

Tickets for Buxton cost from £38. To book, go to www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk or call 01298 72190.

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