Vinnie Jones to make stage debut in Only Fools and Horses The Musical this Christmas
Where and when?
Direct from a record-breaking sold-out four-year run in London’s West End, the 10-month tour kicks off in Bromley on 23 September and then travels to over 30 towns and cities across the country, before culminating in Dublin at the end of June 2025. See below for all dates and venues.
Who’s in the cast?
The ultimate movie villain Vinnie Jones is swapping Tinsel Town for Peckham this Christmas as he makes his stage acting debut as Danny Driscoll in Only Fools and Horses The Musical. The strictly limited season runs at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo from 17 December – 5 January for 28 performances only.
Vinnie stars as local crime lord Danny Driscoll – one half of the notorious Driscoll Brothers – who puts the frighteners on the locals and commands respect wherever he goes.
The former professional footballer is known for his tough guy acting roles in hit movies including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Mean Machine, The Big Ugly and most recently in the Netflix series The Gentlemen.
Joining comedy giant Paul Whitehouse* (as Grandad) will be Sam Lupton (Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors) as Del Boy and Tom Major, making his professional theatre debut, as Rodney. Philip Childs will play the role of Grandad when Paul Whitehouse is not available, as he did in the West End.
Georgina Hagan (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Heathers The Musical) reprises her role as Raquel, Craig Berry (The Bodyguard, Mama Mia) returns to his role as Boycie and Nicola Munns (Spring Awakening, Don Giovanni) steps back into the high heels of his long-suffering wife Marlene. Nicola also plays the role of Cassandra. They are joined by their original West End co-stars Lee VG (Les Miserables) as Trigger, Bradley John (Pandora’s Box) as Denzil; Darryl Paul (The Commitments, We Will Rock You) as Mike / Tony Driscoll / Cripps and Rhys Owen (The Full Monty, Spamalot); Christopher Arkeston (Oh! What a Lovely War) and Andrew Bryant (who is also the Resident Director). The company is completed by Peter Watts (The Threepenny Opera, Assassins) as Danny Driscoll / Mickey Pearce; Richard J Hunt (Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) as Dating Agent; Gloria Acquaah-Harrison (Mawa Monologue Slam 2022 winner) as Mrs Obooko / Wedding Fitter. Kieran Andrew (The Snow Queen, The Brunch Club); Katie Paine (Heathers, We Will Rock You); Amanda Coutts (We Will Rock You, Starlight Express) and Oscar Dobbins complete the ensemble.
Creative team
Directed by the originating West End director Caroline Jay Ranger (Fawlty Towers – The Play), and based on John Sullivan’s legendary record-breaking television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular features cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series. With a script and original score written by John’s son, Jim Sullivan and Paul Whitehouse, prepare to get reacquainted with Britain’s most lovable rogues and experience the classic comedy brought to life on stage through an ingenious script and 20 hilarious songs.
What’s the show about?
Join us as we take a trip back in time, where it’s all kicking off in Peckham. While the yuppie invasion of London is in full swing, love is in the air as Del Boy sets out on the rocky road to find his soul mate, Rodney and Cassandra prepare to say ‘I do’, and even Trigger is gearing up for a date (with a person!). Meanwhile, Boycie and Marlene give parenthood one final shot and Grandad takes stock of his life and decides the time has finally arrived to get his piles sorted.
With musical contributions from the iconic Chas & Dave, the beloved theme tune as you’ve never heard it before, and an array of brand-new songs full of character and cockney charm, you’re guaranteed to have a right ol’ knees-up! Only Fools and Horses The Musical is a feel-good family celebration of traditional working-class London life in 1989 and the aspirations we all share. So don’t delay, get on the blower, and get a ticket for a truly cushty night out – only a 42 carat PLONKER would miss it!
Assisted performances
TBC
Where can I get tickets?
ONLYFOOLSONSTAGE.COM
ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL – UK & DUBLIN TOUR 2024/2025
| DATE |
VENUE |
| 23–28 September |
Bromley: Churchill Theatre* |
| 30 September–5 October |
Southend: Cliffs Pavilion* |
| 7–12 October |
Bradford: Alhambra Theatre |
| 14–19 October |
York: Grand Opera House |
| 21–26 October |
Wolverhampton: Grand Theatre |
| 28 October–2 November |
Glasgow: Theatre Royal* |
| 4–9 November |
Edinburgh: Playhouse* |
| 11–16 November |
Manchester: Opera House* |
| 18–23 November |
Manchester: Opera House* |
| 25–30 November |
Sunderland: Empire Theatre |
| 2–7 December |
Stoke: Regent Theatre |
| 11–14 December |
Brighton: Dome* |
| 17–23 December |
London: Hammersmith Eventim Apollo* |
| 27–31 December |
London: Hammersmith Eventim Apollo* |
| 2–5 January |
London: Hammersmith Eventim Apollo* |
| 6–11 January |
Ipswich: Regent Theatre |
| 13–18 January |
Norwich: Theatre Royal |
| 20–25 January |
Llandudno: Venue Cymru |
| 27 January–1 February |
Bristol: Hippodrome* |
| 3–8 February |
Bristol: Hippodrome* |
| 10-15 February |
Newcastle: Theatre Royal |
| 17-22 February |
Newcastle: Theatre Royal |
| 24 February-1 March |
Leeds: Grand Theatre* |
| 3-8 March |
Southampton: Mayflower Theatre* |
| 10-15 March |
Oxford: New Theatre |
| 17-22 March |
Milton Keynes Theatre |
| 24-29 March |
Milton Keynes Theatre |
| 31 March-5 April |
Birmingham: Hippodrome* |
| 7-12 April |
Birmingham Hippodrome* |
| 14-19 April |
Canterbury: Marlowe Theatre |
| 21-26 April |
Nottingham: Concert Hall |
| 28 April-3 May |
Blackpool: Winter Gardens* |
| 5-10 May |
Truro: Hall For Cornwall |
| 12-17 May |
Cardiff: Wales Millennium Centre* |
| 19-24 May |
Plymouth: Theatre Royal |
| 26-31 May |
Sheffield: City Hall* |
| 2-7 June |
Northampton: Derngate Theatre |
| 9-14 June |
Liverpool: Empire Theatre* |
| 16-21 June |
Liverpool: Empire Theatre* |
| 23-28 June |
Belfast: Opera House* |
| 30 June-5 July |
Dublin: Bord Gais Energy Theatre* |
*Paul Whitehouse will perform at these venues
