Lee Mead will take on the legendary role of P.T. Barnum in a major new UK tour of the classic Broadway musical Barnum.
The production, directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse, will arrive at Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre from May 5 to May 9, as part of a nationwide tour.
Mr Mead, best known for winning the BBC talent show Any Dream Will Do, has previously starred in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked, and Legally Blonde.
The tour also includes stops in Windsor, Birmingham, and Hull.
A spokesman said: "Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds.
"This spectacular production will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of actor-musicians, acrobats, and amazing circus acts.
"Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder, and miracle that the name Barnum stands for."
Barnum tells the story of the iconic showman’s rise to fame and his unrelenting ambition.
The musical features classic songs such as Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, and Come Follow the Band.
Mr Mead will perform from January through July 2026, before the role is taken over by Matt Rawle.
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