We’re so excited for this

Exciting times are coming to British theatre as the UK’s first all-black cast production of Guys and Dolls is coming to town.

With director Michael Buffong at the helm, Ray Fearon will lead the cast at the Royal Exchange Theatre from the beginning of December.

The reimagined Guys and Dolls, which has been developed with the award-winning Kenrick ‘H20’ Sandy, will also star Ashley Zhangazha, Abiona Omonua and Lucy Vandi taking us to 1939 Harlem.

‘Pre-war Harlem was all about the hustle. The creativity of that era was born from a unique collision of talent and circumstance as people escaped the agricultural and oppressive South via the ‘underground railroad’ into the highly urbanised and industrialised North,’ Buffong said.




‘Much of our popular culture, from dance to music, has its roots in that period. Our Guys and Dolls brings all of this to the fore, in superb, celebratory style.’

This unique production promises to transport you to Harlem and watch Nathan Detroit (Ray Fearon) and Sky Masterson (Ashley Zhangazha take every opportunity to hustle, settling every dispute with a roll of the dice.

Lady Luck is on their side, until one night they both take a chance on love. With unforgettable songs including Luck Be A Lady, Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat and the infectious title number, this high-energy production captures the allure of secrecy, and the romance of living on the edge.

Guys and Dolls will run from December 2 to January 27 at the Royal Exchange Theatre.