THE FULL Monty became a fan favourite when it hit cinemas back in the late 90s.
Despite being over 30 years old, the movie has remained popular and is also a stage show that is on tour in 2023.
Who is in the cast of The Full Monty tour 2023?
Danny Hatchard as Gaz
Actor Danny Hatchard takes on the lead role of Gaz in The Full Monty, who was originally played by Robert Carlyle.
Danny is probably best known for his role as Lee Carter in EastEnders, and Gary in BBC One's Not Going Out.
But he is no stranger to the theatre, having played Aaron in Eyes Closed Ears Covered at The Bunker Theatre, for which he was nominated for an Off West End Theatre Award.
Danny also starred in Oliver Twist at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
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Jake Quickenden as Guy
Jake Quickenden takes on the role of Guy who is also known as "The Lunchbox" – which is quite apt for him, as he is known for his "bulge" shots on Instagram.
After shooting to fame on The X Factor, he then won over more fans on I'm A Celebrity.
On the stage his theatre credits include the UK Tours of Hair, Footloose and Friendsical, as well as Peter Pan a Musical Adventure at Blackpool Opera House.
Jake also took part in The Real Full Monty: On Ice, so he's perfect for the part.
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Bill Ward as Gerald
For the character of Gerald, actor Bill Ward takes on the role.
He is probably best known for playing Charlie Stubbs in ITV's Coronation Street and James Barton in Emmerdale.
Bill is also well known West End, and has appeared in hit shows like Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Million Dollar Quartet, and Spamalot.
The other cast includes:
- Ben Onwukwe as Horse
- Nicholas Prasad as Lomper
Further casting is still to be announced.
When does The Full Monty tour 2023 start?
The Full Monty tour opens in Cheltenham on September 14, 2023.
The show will then go on the road across the UK, before ending in Leicester on March 30, 2024.
The full tour schedule can be found on their website fullmontytheplay.com.
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