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the original 1992 screenplay forward to the present day and changes the focus of the story to bring the character of Rachel Marron rather than that of Frank Farmer to the forefront. The script, adapted from the original screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan, also expands the role of Rachel Marron’s sister, Nikki. The show’s premiere production opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End in December 2012 following previews from early November. It is a big show with almost thirty people in the company, a ten piece orchestra, automation and a host of technical staff.
The Bodyguard B
The highly acclaimed award winning musical The Bodyguard is heading for Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this Spring, offering Surrey theatregoers one of the hottest tickets in town.
ased on the blockbuster film, which starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, the musical comes to Woking for two weeks only direct from its smash hit West End run. Former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – but neither expect to fall in love! Three times Brit nominee and X-factor winner Alexandra Burke stars as Rachel
Marron. A breath taking romantic thriller The Bodyguard features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Jesus Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.
The multi-million pound production is written by Alexander Dinelaris who brings
The opening cast included Heather Headley as Rachel Marron, Lloyd Owen as Frank Farmer and Debbie Kurup as Nicki Marron. Later soul artist Beverley Knight took over the role of Rachel with Tristan Gemmill as Frank. Alexandra Burke then took over from Beverley Knight, and she will grace the Woking stage for most shows. Described as ‘brilliant and breathtakingly romantic’, and ‘a runaway gold-plated musical hit’ The Bodyguard is a show not to be missed, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment. The Bodyguard is on stage at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre from Tuesday 29th March to Saturday 9th April 2016, Monday to Saturday evenings at 7.30pm with matinees at 2.30pm on Wednesday and Saturday plus Thursday 31st March.
You can book tickets by calling the Box Office on 0844 871 7645 * (fees apply) or online at
www.atgtickets.com/woking* (fees apply)
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