Dirty Dancing cast update | UK Tour at the King's Theatre, Glasgow
A Scottish performer and winner of The Greatest Dancer has been announced to join cast of Dirty Dancing at the King's Theatre, Glasgow, this October. Find out more below.
Exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, the stage production of Dirty Dancing, inspired by the hit film, will once again come to life when it returns to the King’s Theatre, Glasgow from Tuesday 13 until Saturday 17 October 2026, with further Scottish dates at the Edinburgh Playhouse (Tue 27 - Sat 31 Oct 2026) and His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen (Tue 2 - Sat 6 Feb 2027).
Dirty Dancing UK Tour Cast news
The tour will be led by Joel Benjamin as Johnny Castle, fresh from Disney’s Hercules the Musical in the West End. Other theatre credits include Dirty Dancing (Dominion Theatre, 2023 UK Tour and Paris Seasons); Chicago the Musical (UK Tour, Dubai, International and Asia Tour, Japan Tour); Bodyguard Das Musical (European Tour); Mamma Mia the Musical (Royal Caribbean).
The iconic role of Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman will be played by Charlie Varlet, making her theatre tour debut. Charlie’s film credits include Sense and Sensibility (Working Title); They’re Gone! (London New Wave).
Penny Johnson will be played by Scottish performer Ellie Fergusson, who trained at the Edinburgh Dance Academy and is known for winning the first series of The Greatest Dancer (BBC); as well as performing on Strictly Come Dancing and BBC Summer Sessions. Her tour credits include Kevan Allen's Coppélia and Ballet Central.
About Dirty Dancing - The classic Story on Stage
Once again, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage will be directed by Federico Bellone and choreographed by Austin Wilks.
Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.
Featuring the hit songs 'Hungry Eyes', ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life’, the iconic show returns to the stage, previewing in Milton Keynes Theatre from the 25th August 2026. Thereafter Dirty Dancing will go on to entertain audiences across the UK and Ireland until the summer of 2027.
Where to see Dirty Dancing in Scotland
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Tue 13 - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Edinburgh Playhouse
Tue 27 - Sat 31 Oct 2026
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Tue 2 - Sat 6 Feb 2027
More UK tour venues for Dirty Dancing via ATG Tickets: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/dirty-dancing/
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