Jay McGuiness and Kimberley Walsh to star in Sleepless: A Musical Romance

### The full cast of London’s *Sleepless: A Musical Romance* **Jay McGuiness**, of boyband, **The Wanted**, and *Strictly Come Dancing* winning fame, stole our hearts just last year in the West End premiere of *Big The Musical* at [**London’s Dominion Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/16/dominion-theatre.aspx). Once again, McGuiness will be stepping into the shoes of **Tom Hanks** for another film turn staged musical adaptation and will play the lead role of Sam. His other recent theatre credits include *Rip It Up – The 60s* ([**Garrick Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/32/garrick-theatre.aspx)) where he wowed audiences once again with his dance moves. Joining Jay McGuiness, after starring in *Big The Musical* together, is **Kimberley Walsh** who will play the role of Annie! Walsh rose to fame as a member of hit girl group **Girl’s Aloud**, and like McGuiness is a *Strictly Come Dancing* alumni. Her acting career has seen her star on stage, as well as the big and small screen. Her theatre credits include *Shrek The Musical*, *Elf the Musical* and *Sweet Charity*. Also starring in [***Sleepless: A Musical Romance***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/4383/sleepless-a-musical-romance-tickets.aspx) is **Daniel Casey** as Walter, **Harriet Thorpe** as Eleanor, **Tania Mathurin** as Becky and **Jake Sharp** as Rob. The cast will be completed by **Charlie Bull**, **Colin Burnicle**, **Christie-Lee Crosson**, **Laura Darton**, **Leanne Garretty**, **Matt Holland**, **Ross McLaren**, **Gary Murphy**, **Dominique Planter**, **Annie Wensak** and **Benjamin Wong**. Sharing the role of Jonah will be **Theo Collis**, **Mikey Colville** and **Jack Reynolds**. ### *Sleepless* creative team *Sleepless: A Musical Romance* will be directed by **Morgan Young** (*White Christmas*, *Elf*, *Big*) and will feature set design by **Morgan Large**, costume design by **Sue Simmerling**, lighting design by **Ken Billington** and video design by **Ian William Galloway**. It will also showcase orchestrations and arrangements by **Larry Blank**, musical supervision by **Stuart Morley**, musical direction by **Chris Walker**. Completing the creative team is **Richard Mawbey** with wig and hair design and **Sarah Bird CDG** and **Michael Donovan CSA** with casting. A 12-piece jazz orchestra will also form a part of the creative team. The *Sleepless *world premiere will be presented by Michael Rose, Encore Theatre Productions Ltd. David Shor and Marc Toberoff. ### What is *Sleepless: A Musical Romance* about? *Sleepless* is based on the classic rom-com *Sleepless in Seattle*; this new romantic musical will tell the heart-warming story of the recently widowed Sam who moves to Seattle with his eight-year-old son Jonah. Sam is forced to speak live on air when Jonah phones a radio show; sharing the tale of his broken heart and sleepless nights following the tragic death of his wife. This results in Sam becoming one of the most sought-after men in America as well as the focus of a news story idea from journalist Annie. Jonah’s aim: to bring the pair together. ## The world premiere of *Sleepless: A Musical Romance* opens in London this Spring! *Sleepless* tickets are now booking from 24 March until 3 May 2020. The new musical will have its world premiere at [**London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/335/troubadour-wembley-park-theatre.aspx) and will star **Jay McGuiness** and **Kimberley Walsh**. Be sure to book your tickets for *Sleepless: A Musical Romance* now and secure you’re the best available seats for this unmissable new production.

🎫 [**Book your *Sleepless: A Musical Romance* tickets here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/4383/sleepless-a-musical-romance-tickets.aspx).