Full Monty returns to Manchester

Published: 22 July 2016
Reporter: David Upton

Andrew Dunn, Joe Absolom, Chris Fountain, Gary Lucy, Louis Emerick, Kai Owen in The Full Monty Credit: Matt Crockett

The stage version of The Full Monty is coming back to Manchester Opera House in October with an all-star cast.

It will be led by Gary Lucy (Danny Pennant in EastEnders, DS Will Fletcher in The Bill, Kyle Pascoe in Footballer’s Wives, Luke Morgan in Hollyoaks, winner of Dancing on Ice) as Gaz.

He is joined by Joe Absolom (Matthew Rose in EastEnders and Al Large in Doc Martin) as Lomper and Andrew Dunn (best known as Tony in Dinnerladies and for his regular appearances playing Alastair Campbell on Bremner, Bird and Fortune) as Gerald.

Also starring is Louis Emerick (Mick Johnson in Brookside and PC Walsh in Last of the Summer Wine) as Horse, Chris Fountain (best known for his roles as Justin Burton in Hollyoaks and Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street, runner-up of Dancing on Ice) as Guy and Kai Owen (best known for his portrayal of Rhys in Torchwood and recently played Pete in Hollyoaks) as Dave.

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