The Bodyguard is reaching the end of its 2026 UK tour, with its final UK performances at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury from 24–29 August 2026.
Latest Update: Final UK Dates
The current tour closes its UK leg in Canterbury on Saturday 29 August 2026. After that, the official schedule takes the production to Istanbul from 11–20 September and Sofia from 2–4 October 2026.
What Is The Bodyguard?
Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard mixes romance, suspense and a huge catalogue of Whitney Houston songs. Former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from a stalker — with neither expecting the relationship that develops between them.
2026 Cast
- Sidonie Smith — Rachel Marron
- Adam Garcia — Frank Farmer
- Matt Milburn — Sy Spector
- Mireia Mambo — Rachel Marron at selected performances
The Whitney Houston Songs
The score includes Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love of All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and, of course, I Will Always Love You.
Running Time, Age Guidance & Effects
Recent UK venue listings give the show a running time of around 2 hours 20 minutes including the interval and an age guidance of 10+. The production includes repeated flashing lights and visual effects, pyrotechnics, theatrical fire, smoke and haze, gunshot sounds, loud sound effects and scenes of mild peril.
Birmingham 2025 Archive
This post originally covered the production’s run at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham from 20–27 September 2025. I’m keeping that information here as part of the Clarissa’s Corner theatre archive rather than wiping the older production history every time a new tour leg is announced.
The Birmingham cast information included Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, Sasha Monique as Nicki Marron, Matt Milburn as Sy Spector and Mireia Mambo as Rachel Marron at selected performances.
More Musicals on Clarissa’s Corner
If you’re planning more musical theatre, you can also see the Barnum UK Tour 2026 guide, Hamilton at Victoria Palace Theatre and the Autumn Theatre Guide 2026.
The Bodyguard FAQs
Is The Bodyguard still touring the UK in 2026?
Yes, but the UK leg is now at its final stop. The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury hosts the production from 24–29 August 2026.
Who plays Rachel Marron in the 2026 tour?
Sidonie Smith stars as Rachel Marron, with Mireia Mambo playing the role at selected performances.
Who plays Frank Farmer?
Adam Garcia plays Frank Farmer on the current UK tour.
How long is The Bodyguard musical?
Recent UK venue listings give a running time of around 2 hours 20 minutes including the interval.
Is The Bodyguard suitable for children?
Recent UK listings use an age guidance of 10+. Bear in mind that the production includes gunshot sounds, flashing effects, pyrotechnics, fire, smoke, haze, loud sound effects and mild peril.
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