A cast of Northern-based talent bring Jerry Springer—The Opera to Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre for four weeks from August 8 to 31.
The title role will be played by Michael Howe, who bears a strong resemblance to the television personality.
Northern Ricochetis also announces that Michael Howe will be joined by Matt Bond, Emily Chesterton, Georgina James, Kai Jolley, Tom Lloyd and Andrew Patrick-Walker. Matt Bond will play the roles of Dwight and God; Emily Chesterton from Salford is playing the roles of Peaches and Baby Jane; Georgina James will play Andrea and Archangel Michael (her UK theatre debut); Canadian actor Kai Jolley, now based in Liverpool, will play director of security Steve.
Satana and Jonathan Weiruss will be played by Wirral’s Tom Lloyd. Andrew Patrick-Walker will play the roles of Tremont and Angel Gabriel.
Further cast members will be announced.