Theatre Royal Plymouth has revealed the full cast for its 30th anniversary revival of Fame the Musical, running from 28 July to 15 August 2026. Directed and choreographed by Tom Jackson Greaves, the production revisits the original 1980 Manhattan setting and celebrates the show’s enduring legacy.

The upcoming revival of Fame the Musical, conceived by David de Silva, will take place at Theatre Royal Plymouth from late July to mid-August 2026. The production returns to the site of Fame’s European premiere in 1995, marking three decades since its initial success.

Tom Jackson Greaves will lead both direction and choreography for the show, which features a book by Jose Fernandez, music by Steve Margoshes, and lyrics by Jacques Levy. The musical traces the lives of New York’s High School of Performing Arts students from enrolment through graduation, highlighting their struggles and ambitions through song, dance, and drama.

Omari Douglas, a WhatsOnStage Award nominee, has joined the production as a creative associate, supporting the creative vision behind the revival. Shanay Holmes completes the main company, taking on the role of Miss Sherman, alongside previously announced faculty members including Waylon Jacobs, Alasdair Buchan, Edwin Ray, and Rachel Jayne Picar.

The student cast features Joe Boyle as Nick Piazza, Toby De Salis as Goodman “Goody” King, Megan Ellis as Serena Katz, Olivia Foster-Browne as Mabel Washington, and James Hastings as Schlomo Metzenbaum. The ensemble is rounded out by a diverse group of performers covering multiple roles, including swings and cover parts.

The creative team behind this revival includes set and costume designers Soutra Gilmour and Enver Chakartash, co-choreographer Tinovimbanashe Sibanda, musical supervisor and director George Francis, orchestrator Matthew Malone, lighting designer Richard Howell, sound designer Matt Peploe, and casting director Stuart Burt.

Jackson Greaves emphasised the show’s continuing relevance, describing Fame as “a story of discovery, determination and dreaming” that “champions the power of performing arts education.” He expressed excitement over reimagining the production while honoring its legacy for a 2026 audience.

This revival emerges as a reaffirmation of Fame’s place in musical theatre history, especially given its extensive West End run and international tours since its original Plymouth debut. It underscores enduring themes about arts education and the creative spirit that continue to resonate today.