GRINDR: THE OPERA Returns to London's Union Theatre With Full Cast

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Erik Ransom's Off West End Award-winning musical will also tour Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and Nottingham.

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Casting has been announced for the return of GRINDR: THE OPERA, which will play Union Theatre from June 18 through July 19, 2026 before embarking on a UK tour.

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The cast includes Patrick Barrett , Oliver Cartwright, Will Joel, Will Loader, Christian Lunn, Kane Verrall, and Dereck Walker. The musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Erik Ransom and is directed and choreographed by William Spencer.

Originally awarded Best New Musical at the 2019 Off West End Awards, GRINDR: THE OPERA places the dating app in an operatic setting, blending musical styles ranging from baroque to contemporary pop. The production follows Grindr as a mythical siren manipulating its devotees through technology and desire.

Patrick Barrett will play Devon following appearances in Pretty Woman the Musical. Oliver Cartwright joins as on-stage swing and understudy for Devon, Don, and Grindr. Will Joel will make his professional London stage debut as Jack, while Will Loader serves as on-stage swing and dance captain understudying Tom and Jack.

Christian Lunn returns to the role of Grindr after appearing in both the original 2018 production and the 2023 revival. Kane Verrall will play Tom, and Dereck Walker reprises the role of Don from the original production.

The creative team includes musical director and orchestrator Aaron Clingham, set and Costume Designer David Shields , lighting designer Chuma Emembolu, sound designer Dominic Young , video designer Tom Edwards , associate director Lilly Butcher, production manager Jacques James Moussi, intimacy director Emma Bailey , and casting director Daniel Lobo.

The production is produced by Peter Bull for Above The Stag Theatre Ltd.

July 28 – August 2, 2026 The Old Rep

August 5 – 29, 2026 53two

September 1 – 5, 2026 Unity Theatre

September 10 – 12, 2026 Nottingham Arts Theatre

Tickets and additional information are available at Union Theatre .

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/GRINDR-THE-OPERA-to-Return-to-Londons-Union-Theatre-With-Full-Cast-Announced-20260520)._