Sidonie Smith and Adam Garcia to Lead the Cast of The Bodyguard UK and European Tour

In anticipation of The Bodyguard’s return to Newcastle Theatre Royal (Mon 27 Jul – Sat 1 Aug 2026), producers Michael Harrison and David Ian are thrilled to reveal the cast for the UK and European tour of the award-winning musical.

International musical theatre star Sidonie Smith reprises her critically acclaimed performance as Rachel Marron, a role she previously dazzled in during the show's run in Stuttgart, Germany. Joining her is Adam Garcia (Coyote Ugly), who makes a welcome return to Newcastle - last seen as Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - now taking on the role of Frank Farmer. The cast also features musical theatre performer Sasha Monique as Nicki Marron and Matt Milburn (Coronation Street, Hollyoaks) as Sy Spector.

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and one of the biggest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.

Based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. movie starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard, directed by Thea Sharrock with book by Oscar winning Alex Dinelaris, had its world premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End and was nominated for four Olivier Awards. A sell out 18-month UK and Ireland tour followed, before the show returned to the West End at the Dominion Theatre ahead of two further sell out tours of the UK and Ireland in 2018/19 and 2023. 

To date, The Bodyguard has played to over 3.9 million people in 15 countries and 45 US cities. Countries include the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Australia, Spain, France, the US, Austria and Japan.

The Bodyguard plays Newcastle Theatre Royal Mon 27 Jul – Sat 1 Aug 2026. Tickets can be purchased at www.theatreroyal.co.uk or from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 0191 232 7010.

Booking dates...

Friends Plus - Mon 12 May 10am

Friends – Thu 15 May 10am

Flexi/Groups/Schools - Tue 20 May 10am

Public – Thu 22 May 10am

Image: Sidonie Smith, Photo by Conny Wenk