Tour of Only Fools and Horses - The Musical
Paul Whitehouse reprises his role as Grandad
Who doesn’t love a classic British sitcom? And let’s be honest,Only Fools and Horses is one of the best. Created and written by John Sullivan, the iconic show originally aired on the BBC from 1981 to 2003, following the lives of the Trotter brothers, Del Boy and Rodney, who lived in a high rise in Peckham, South East London. Their various get-rich-quick schemes, often with humorous and disastrous results, combined with witty dialogue, memorable characters, and heartwarming moments, have cemented the series as one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time. By all accounts, the stage show is just as funny and endearing.
Casting for the 2024/25 UK and Dublin tour of the smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical has been announced. Comedy legend Paul Whitehouse will reprise his role as Grandad, joined by Sam Lupton (known for Wicked and Little Shop of Horrors) as Del Boy, and Tom Major, making his professional theatre debut as Rodney.
Following a record-breaking, sold-out four-year run in London’s West End, this 10-month tour kicks off in Bromley on 23rd September 2024 and will visit over 30 towns and cities, including a stint in Scotland at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow from 28th October to 2nd November, and the Edinburgh Playhouse from 5th to 9th November 2024.
Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger (known for Fawlty Towers – The Play), this home-grown musical spectacular is based on John Sullivan’s iconic television series. The critically acclaimed show features a script and original score by John’s son, Jim Sullivan, and Paul Whitehouse, bringing Britain’s most loveable rogues to life on stage with 20 hilarious songs.
The musical received rave reviews during its West End run, with The Sunday Times and Evening Standard both awarding four stars, highlighting its nostalgic charm and British humour. The Daily Mail encouraged audiences to “raise a glass of ‘Tittinger’ to Del Boy and Rodney as Only Fools and Horses storms the West End!”
As we revisit the shenanigans in Peckham, the show promises a hearty dose of love, laughter, and classic comedy. Del Boy seeks his soul mate, Rodney and Cassandra prepare to tie the knot, and even Trigger gears up for a date. Meanwhile, Boycie and Marlene give parenthood another shot, and Grandad contemplates an intimate health procedure...
With musical contributions from the iconic Chas & Dave, a refreshed version of the beloved theme tune, and a slew of new songs brimming with character and cockney charm, Only Fools and Horses The Musical is a delightful celebration of traditional working-class London life in 1989. Don’t miss out on a truly cushty night—get your tickets now!