Take That surprises fans with a rooftop performance, joined by cast members of The Band
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Take That, who happen to be the co-producers of the new, critically-acclaimed musical, [*The Band*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3109/the-band-tickets.aspx), were joined by [*The Band's*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3109/the-band-tickets.aspx) cast members for a show-stopping performance on the roof of the Theatre Royal Haymarket. The Tim Firth-written show itself features some of Take That's greatest hits but boasts a completely original storyline.
Pictured: Take That and the cast of [*The Band*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3109/the-band-tickets.aspx) perform on the roof of the historic Theatre Royal Haymarket in London on Monday, 19 March 2018, photo credit: Dave Hogan.
*[The Band](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3109/the-band-tickets.aspx)* and Take That joined forces on Monday at 1 pm to offer Take That fans a taste of what's to come this Christmas. The surprise move is both a celebration of the hit tour transferring to the West End and a launch of ticket sales, which are bound to be some of the season's hottest tickets.
The production, which is directed by **Kim Gavin** and **Jack Ryder,** stars winners of BBC's *Let It Shine *as the members of the eponymous band: **Sario Solomon, Nick Carsberg, Curtis T Johns, AJ Bentley,** and **Yazdan Qafouri. **Other cast members include **Alison Fitzjohn** as Claire, **Rachel Lumberg** as Rachel, **Jayne McKenna** as Zoe, **Emily Joyce** as Heather, **Kate Howarth** as Young Claire, **Faye Christall** as Young Rachel, **Katy Clayton** as Young Heather, **Rachelle Diedericks** as Debbie, **Sarah** **Lauren Jacobs** as Young Zoe, **Andy Williams** as Dave and **Martin Miller** as Jeff.
*The Band *has already broken UK box office records and has been dubbed the fastest selling UK theatre tour of all time. For an in-depth look at **everything you need to know about *****[The Band](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3109/the-band-tickets.aspx),** *click [here](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/1902/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-west-end-transfer-of-the-band.aspx).
For tickets to see *The Band* perform at the Theatre Royal Haymarket this holiday season, click [here](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3109/the-band-tickets.aspx).* *