Dog Man: The Musical has announced new dates for its UK tour in 2027, including a summer return to London’s Southbank Centre. The expansion underscores the ongoing popularity of the stage adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s best-selling graphic novel series.

Dog Man: The Musical, featuring a book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila and music by Brad Alexander, will visit multiple UK venues in early 2027 before culminating in a three-week run at the Southbank Centre from 29 July to 15 August. The creative team is led by director and choreographer Jen Wineman.

The story follows George and Harold as they bring their comic creation Dog Man—a policeman with a dog’s head—to life on stage. The character balances fighting crime with typical dog-like distractions, while his creators race to finish their show.

The stage musical first premiered at New York’s Lucille Lortel Theatre in 2019 and returned in 2023 to New World Stages. It is based on Pilkey’s Dog Man book series, which has sold over 70 million copies worldwide since its 2016 debut and been translated into 48 languages. Earlier this year, the books were adapted into an animated film.

Before the 2027 leg, the production will complete its 2026 tour with performances at Fareham Live and Wycombe Swan in October. The 2027 itinerary includes theatres in Brighton, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol and more.

Returning cast members announced for 2027 include Vanessa Dumatey as Flippy, Sam Kipling as Petey, Shannon Bourne as both Flippy and Li’l Petey cover, and Robert Wilkes as Dog Man and Petey cover. Additional casting is yet to be revealed.

The design and technical team comprises Timothy R Mackabee (scenic), Heidi Leigh Hanson (costumes), David Lander (lighting), Emma Wilk (sound), Lloyd Kikoler (orchestrations) and Paul Herbert (musical director). Casting is managed by Pearson Casting.

The continued tour and London return highlight the enduring appeal of adapting popular children’s literature for the stage and the growing trend of family-friendly musicals on UK theatre circuits.