The Choir of Man

After its world premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017 and its West End run beginning in 2021, The Choir of Man has toured all across the world.

Including music from the likes of Queen to Guns and Roses, and Adele to Katy Perry, it’s the perfect night out. In the perfect pub where we can all join together and forget our worries.

The Choir of Man has a small, but hugely talented cast including the Beast (Rob Godfrey), the Barman (Joshua Lloyd), the Joker (Ben Mabberley), the Maestro (Gustav Melbardis), the Bore (Aaron Pottenger), the Handyman (Jack Skelton), the Hard Man (Levi Tyrell-Johnson) and the Romantic (Sam Walter), led by the Poet (Oluwalonimi (Nimi) Owoyemi).

Owoyemi talks to the audience the most and acts as a narrator, he has a wonderfully welcoming and cheeky rapport. He introduces us to the other characters, their traits and background, (the monologues are written by Ben Norris, who wrote and originated the role of the Poet), making us as the audience feel included and a part of the group.

There is someone we can all relate to. That’s the point. We are all part of one thing here. For one night only. None of us will experience this again in the same way, and that’s something special, something that we should hold on to and treasure.

Oli Townsend’s scenic design puts us in The Jungle, it could be any local pub, and for this one night it’s all ours. Everyone in the room belongs there. You’re able to buy a beer from the onstage bar, the audience are invited on to the stage to join in the singing, and an understanding is taken as the fourth wall of the stage is broken.

It’s hard to pick out the best bits of the production because it’s all just so flawlessly performed, (and without creating any spoilers for those who haven’t seen any of it yet!), but we must mention the Handyman’s tap routine. Skelton makes this look really easy, but it’s undeniable how much effort and skill go into this piece. Likewise, with the Barman’s musical numbers, Lloyd’s vocal talent blows us away. Each harmony and note is held with precision and is a delight to hear.

With the cast not only performing vocals that blow the audience away but also playing numerous instruments between them and as an audience member it feels like you have been invited to the best party ever!

Most importantly this production is about belonging. About being in a safe space and knowing that someone has your back. No matter if you’re going through something or are feeling on top of the world, this is the place you want to be and when you are there, you can leave the outside world at the door and be a part of something really special, just for a little while.

This show was reviewed on the 20th October 2026 at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre where it runs until the 24th October 2026.  Tickets available here: The Choir Of Man | Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Full tour details here: The Choir of Man | UKIE Tour | Official UKIE Tour Tickets

Review written by Rachel Louise Martin

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Photo credit : Mark Senior

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