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The Bodyguard

20 - 25 July 2026

Donald Gordon Theatre

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back!

Starring international leading actor Sidonie Smith* (Sister Act, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Rachel Marron, and Matt Milburn (Coronation Street, Hollyoaks) as Sy Spector.

This is rated out of 5 stars

“the hottest ticket in town”

Sunday Mirror

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love.

A ‘Brilliant!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.

“YOU GO IN HUMMING THE TUNES, YOU COME OUT WHOOPING THEM!”

The Independent

Age guidance: 10+ (no under 2s). Please note that all under-16s must be seated with an adult aged 18 or above.

Warnings: Flashing lights (including strobe lighting) and loud sound effects (including gun shots) feature in the production.

Start time:
Mon – Sat 7.30pm
Sat 2.30pm

Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes (including 1 interval)

*The role of Rachel Marron will be played by Mireia Mambo at selected performances. Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice. The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

Access Performances

British Sign Language (BSL) performance: 23 July 2026, 7.30pm

Captioned performance: 24 July 2026, 7.30pm

Audio Described performance: 25 July 2026, 2.30pm

Touch Tour: 25 July 2026, 1.15pm

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GROUPS

Groups 10+ from £5 off, Mon - Thu (top 2 prices). Organise a group visit.

All offers are subject to selected seats, allocations and availability.

Book early to ensure the best choice of seats. We regularly monitor and adjust ticket prices to optimise income and to ensure a wide range of price options where possible. Prices are subject to change. Read more.

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