Lucy Thomas will take the title role in Rosie, a new musical that will have its West End debut for a one-night-only performance at the Adelphi Theatre this March.
Rosie tells the remarkable true story of Miss Rosie Boote, who was raised in a convent in Ireland with a dream of becoming a star on the West End stage in Edwardian London. It is described as a thrilling tale of passion, scandal and courageous determination.
Thomas will be joined by Will Callan as Geoffrey Taylour Marquis of Headfort, Desmonda Cathabel as Lily Turner, Madalena Alberto as Annie Boote, Charles Brunton as Lord Harrington, Connor Carson as James Walker and Alexander Evans as Lord Ashcroft.
The cast also features Rebecca Gilliland as Duchess of Westminster, Gavin James as George Edwardes, Brady Isaacs Pearce as Eleanour Richards, Jackie Pulford as Mother Superior, Lydia Sterling as Daisy Harris, Helen Woolf as Sister Catherine, Santi Cohen as Young Rosie and Lois Haidar as Young Rosie (Standby).
A decade in development, Rosie will be directed and choreographed by Cressida Carré with set design by Steve Howell, lighting design by Jamie Platt, sound design by Paul Smith, props supervision by Katie Balmforth, musical direction by Yshani Perinpanayagam, assistant musical direction by Erika Gundesen, production management by Pete Kramer and casting by Sarah-Jane Price.
It has original concept, music and lyrics by composer Chris Broom. It is produced by Cavendish Productions, Paul Morrisey Ltd and Darren Bell Productions.
Rosie will have one-night-only, semi-staged, gala performance at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Tickets here.
Top image: Rosie cast announcement (image supplied)