Hamilton Announces Major Cast Changes for UK Tour

The internationally acclaimed musical Hamilton has announced significant cast changes for its UK and Ireland tour, with 2024 Black British Theatre Award-winner Marley Fenton stepping into the titular role of Alexander Hamilton. This casting announcement represents a major moment in British theatre, as the production continues to showcase emerging talent alongside established performers.

The announcement comes at a time when the show continues to demonstrate its extraordinary appeal, with both the West End production and touring version playing to packed houses. The timing of this cast change coincides with the addition of new venues to the tour schedule, including a highly anticipated run at Theatre Royal Glasgow.

This casting decision maintains the production's commitment to diverse representation and exceptional talent, with Fenton's recent Black British Theatre Award win highlighting the production's role in nurturing and showcasing emerging performers. The announcement also demonstrates the continuing draw of Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary musical in the UK theatre landscape.

The timing of this announcement is particularly significant as it comes ahead of the tour's 2025 expansion, suggesting confidence in the production's ongoing success and its ability to continue attracting top-tier talent.

The Production: A Deep Dive

The new cast brings together an impressive ensemble of both established performers and exciting new talent. Alongside Marley Fenton's Alexander Hamilton, Billy Nevers will take on the role of Aaron Burr, bringing his experience from playing Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson in the current tour to this pivotal role.

The production will feature a dynamic rotation for the role of Eliza Hamilton, with Roshani Abbey performing until March 25, 2025, followed by Casey Al-Shaqsy from March 26, 2025. This careful planning ensures continuity while allowing for fresh interpretations of this crucial character.

Other key cast members include Chasity Crisp as Angelica Schuyler, Ashley J Daniels as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Shak Mancel James as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Naomi Katiyo as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, Louis Maskell as King George, KM Drew Boateng continuing as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison and Akmed Junior Khemalai continuing as George Washington.

Tour Details

The tour will maintain the production's high technical standards while adapting to various venues across the UK and Ireland. The schedule includes:

• Cardiff: Opening January 20, 2025

• Bradford Alhambra Theatre: January 28 - March 15, 2025

• Southampton Mayflower: March 18 - April 26, 2025

• Liverpool Empire: May 6 - June 7, 2025

• Sunderland Empire: June 17 - July 26, 2025

• Plymouth Theatre Royal: July 30 - September 6, 2025

• Norwich Theatre Royal: September 16 - October 25, 2025

• Glasgow Theatre Royal: October 29 - December 27, 2025

Each venue will receive the full production values that have made "Hamilton" a theatrical phenomenon, with the creative team ensuring consistent quality across all performances.

The production continues under the direction of Thomas Kail, with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision by Alex Lacamoire. This creative team has been instrumental in maintaining the show's high standards across all international productions.