Paul Whitehouse is to reprise his West End starring role as the lovable Grandad in the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical.
Direct from a record-breaking sold-out four-year run in London’s West End, the 10-month tour kicks off in Bromley on 23 September and then travels to over 30 towns and cities across the country, before culminating in Dublin at the end of June 2025. Tickets are on sale now from OnlyFoolsOnStage.com
Paul Whitehouse says “We had four amazing years in the West End playing to packed out houses every night, so it’s an honour to take Only Fools on the road to towns and cities up and down the country from September this year. I’m delighted to return to the role of Grandad once more – I’ve really missed him - and audiences will also get to see all the other hilarious characters they know and love from the television series live on stage at their local theatre. We can't wait to see you. Mange Tout! Mange Tout!”
Directed by the originating West End director Caroline Jay Ranger, and based on John Sullivan’s legendary record-breaking television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular features cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series. With a script and original score written by John’s son, Jim Sullivan and Paul Whitehouse, prepare to get reacquainted with Britain’s most lovable rogues and experience the classic comedy brought to life on stage through an ingenious script and 20 hilarious songs.
This major UK and Ireland tour of Only Fools and Horses The Musical will feature Del Boy, Rodney, Grandad, Cassandra, Raquel, Boycie, Marlene, Trigger, Denzil, Mickey Pearce, Mike the Barman, the Driscoll Brothers and all the gang. Further casting will be announced shortly.
Fans and critics alike praised Only Fools and Horses The Musical in their droves during its triumphant West End run: The Sun awarded five stars, hailing it “One Del of a show!”; the Daily Mirror said it was “a treat for Trotter fans" in their five-star review. The Sunday Times bestowed four stars and remarked that “Only Fools is a blast from our wide-boy past. A hearty stage adaptation of the 1980s BBC television comedy”. Evening Standard also awarded four stars, complimenting the “unashamedly British night out. A jubilant lovely jubbly!”. While the Daily Mail urged its readers to “raise a glass of ‘Tittinger’ to Del Boy and Rodney as Only Fools and Horses storms the West End!”
Join us as we take a trip back in time, where it’s all kicking off in Peckham. While the yuppie invasion of London is in full swing, love is in the air as Del Boy sets out on the rocky road to find his soul mate, Rodney and Cassandra prepare to say ‘I do’, and even Trigger is gearing up for a date (with a person!). Meanwhile, Boycie and Marlene give parenthood one final shot and Grandad takes stock of his life and decides the time has finally arrived to get his piles sorted.
With musical contributions from the iconic Chas & Dave, the beloved theme tune as you’ve never heard it before, and an array of brand-new songs full of character and cockney charm, you’re guaranteed to have a right ol’ knees-up! Only Fools and Horses The Musical is a feel-good family celebration of traditional working-class London life in 1989 and the aspirations we all share. So don’t delay, get on the blower, and get a ticket for a truly cushty night out - only a 42 carat PLONKER would miss it!
ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL – UK & DUBLIN TOUR 2024/2025
Tickets on sale now here.
*Paul Whitehouse will perform at these venues
23rd – 28th September
Bromley Churchill Theatre *
30th September – 5th October
Southend Cliffs Pavilion *
7th– 12th October
Bradford Alhambra Theatre
14th – 19th October
York Grand Opera House
21st – 26th October
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
28th October – 2nd November
Glasgow Theatre Royal *
4th – 9th November
Edinburgh Playhouse *
11th – 16th November
Manchester Opera House *
18th – 23rd November
Manchester Opera House *
25th – 30th November
Sunderland Empire Theatre
2nd – 7th December
Stoke Regent Theatre
11th – 14th December
Brighton Dome *
17th – 23rd December
Hammersmith Eventim Apollo *
27th – 31st December
Hammersmith Eventim Apollo *
2nd – 5th January
Hammersmith Eventim Apollo *
6th – 11th January
Ipswich Regent Theatre
13th – 18th January
Norwich Theatre Royal
20th – 25th January
Llandudno Venue Cymru
27th January – 1st February
Bristol Hippodrome *
3rd – 8th February
Bristol Hippodrome *
10th – 15th February
Newcastle Theatre Royal
17th – 22nd February
Newcastle Theatre Royal
24th February – 1st March
Leeds Grand Theatre *
3rd – 8th March
Southampton Mayflower Theatre *
10th – 15th March
Oxford New Theatre
17th – 22nd March
Milton Keynes Theatre
24th – 29th March
Milton Keynes Theatre
31st March – 5th April
Birmingham Hippodrome *
7th – 12th April
Birmingham Hippodrome *
14th – 19th April
Canterbury Marlowe Theatre
21st – 26th April
Nottingham Concert Hall
28th April – 3rd May
Blackpool Winter Gardens *
5th – 10th May
Truro Hall for Cornwall
12th – 17th May
Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre *
19th – 24th May
Plymouth Theatre Royal
26th – 31st May
Sheffield City Hall *
2nd – 7th June
Northampton Derngate Theatre
9th – 14th June
Liverpool Empire *
16th – 21st June
Liverpool Empire *
23rd – 28th June
Belfast Opera House
30th June – 5th July
Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre *
