The Bodyguard: Theatre Royal

Alexandra Burke will take on the role of Rachel Marron when the multi award-winning West End musical The Bodyguard, visits Newcastle Theatre Royal next Spring on its first ever UK tour.  Get ready to be blown away from Wed 1 Sat 18 April 2015!

Alexandra Burke will perform the role of Rachel Marron at all evening performances. At the matinee performances, the role of Rachel Marron will be played by Zoe Birkett. Zoe Birkett, born and raised in Consett, is probably best known as the highest placing female contestant in ITVs Pop Idol, 2002. Since then she has appeared in the West End productions of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and originated the female lead in Thriller Live. Her other theatre credits include the Acid Queen in Tommy and Maureen in Rent. Based on Lawrence Kasdans 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard was nominated for four Laurence Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and Best Set Design and won Best New Musical at the Whatsonstage Awards.