The Bodyguard will visit New Wimbledon Theatre when the award-winning musical sets off on its UK and European tour later this year.
The show will play Wimbledon from Monday, February 16 to Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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 romantic thriller, The Bodyguard is based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 movie starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. The musical features classic songs including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and I Will Always Love You.
The musical is directed by Thea Sharrock with book by Alex Dinelaris, and produced by Michael Harrison and David Ian.
It had its world premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End and was nominated for four Olivier Awards. An 18-month UK & Ireland tour followed, before the show returned to the West End at the Dominion Theatre ahead of two further sell out tours of the UK and Ireland in 2018/19 and 2023.
This new tour kicks off in Birmingham this September.
Casting will be announced soon. Tickets: www.thebodyguardmusical.com
Top image: The Bodyguard previous cast. Photo Paul Coltas (supplied)