Foot-stomping fun with The Choir of Man in Northampton
An international smash-hit musical promising an uplifting celebration of pubs, community and friendship heads to Northampton next year.
The Choir of Man has been a huge success on London’s West End, earning an Olivier Award nomination. It features a cast of nine men who combine beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping singalongs with world-class tap dance and soulful storytelling.
Featuring hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns N’ Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry, the show promises something for everyone - including beer.
Creator and director Nic Doodson said: “It’s a huge moment for us to launch The Choir of Man’s very first UK national tour. It’s incredible to see how far the show has come from our start at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017 and now, after four years in London’s West End, Olivier Award recognition, and multiple tours across Europe, Australia, and our fourth US national tour in 2026, it feels incredibly special to finally be taking the show on the road at home. Bringing our pub to audiences across the UK has always been a dream.”
The score features hits including Welcome to the Jungle, Save Tonight, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, and Escape (The Piña Colada Song), I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) and Somebody to Love and
The Choir of Man has previously played three sold-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House and multiple sold-out US and European tours. The show is set to embark on its fourth North American tour from December to March 2026, playing in 45 cities. The Choir of Man’s West End tenure at the Arts Theatre began in 2021 where it has enjoyed more than 1,000 performances with many sold-out shows and an Olivier award nomination for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play.
The Choir of Man is created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, directed by Nic Doodson, with musical supervision, vocal arrangements and orchestrations by Jack Blume, movement direction and choreography by Freddie Huddleston, monologues written by Ben Norris, scenic design by Oli Townsend, lighting design by Richard Dinnen, costume design and co-scenic design by Verity Sadler, sound design by Sten Severson and casting by Debbie O’Brien. Casting is to be announced.
The show runs at the Royal & Derngate from October 6 to 10, 2026. Visit royalandderngate.co.uk or call 01604 624811 to book.