From Pop Idol to Musical Idol
The final cast has been announced for the eagerly anticipated West End production of Gone With The Wind. Pop Idol reality star Darius Danesh has been chosen to play the enigmatic role of Rhett Butler when the production opens in April this year.
No stranger to the West End stage, having previously appeared in Guys and Dolls as Sky Masterson and as Billy Flynn in the long running London show, Chicago, Darius is sure to bring his own unique flavour to a role that was immortalised by Clark Gable. Trevor Nunn's adaptation of the cult film has caused a stir of excitement in London as audiences prepare for what is sure to be a West End hit. Gone With The Wind is due to preview at the New London theatre on 4th April and opens officially from 22nd April. For a full cast list check out our Gone With The Wind cast pages.
Gone With The Wind is a timeless love story set in Atlanta, Georgia where amidst the Civil War the young and courageous Scarlett O'Hara falls in love with the irresistible Rhett Butler. Spanning ten years this production deals with the turmoil and true ecstasy of love as Scarlett begins to realise the world she is accustomed to has changed forever...gone with the wind. You can pre-book your theatre tickets with Show and Stay online today and be one of the first to see this exciting new production.
Published by: Sam Gilmartin
