Bat Out Of Hell Returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this June
- Theatre
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Following a hit UK, Ireland and international tour from 2021 to 2023, the award-winning production is back on the road in 2025, with Milton Keynes among its exciting tour stops.
Inspired by the spectacular arena tour of Australia and New Zealand, this re-imagined production promises an adrenaline-fuelled experience, featuring a live eight-piece rock band on stage and sprawling, multi-level platforms that immerse audiences in the world of Bat Out Of Hell—from Raven’s bedroom to the Lost’s subterranean hideout.
Returning to the stage are Glenn Adamson (We Will Rock You, Bat Boy in Concert) as Strat, Katie Tonkinson (Bonnie and Clyde) as Raven, and original lead cast members Rob Fowler (MAMMA MIA!, Tanz Der Vampire) as Falco and Sharon Sexton (Billy Elliot The Musical, MAMMA MIA!) as Sloane.
They are joined by:
- Georgia Bradshaw as Zahara
- Ryan Carter as Jagwire
- Carla Bertran as Tink
- Luke Street as Ledoux
- Carly Burns as Valkyrie
The ensemble also features Leo Abad, Peter Camilleri, Joshua Dever, Reece Duncan, Georgia Holland, Georgia Iudica-Davies, Natalie Pilkington, Harriet Richardson-Cockerline, Sophie Rose-Emery, Catherine Saunders, Ethan Tanner, Craig Watson, James Wilkinson-Jones, and Beth Woodcock.
Please note: at select performances, the roles of Strat, Falco, Sloane and Ledoux will be played by Luke Street, Joshua Dever, Beth Woodcock and Reece Duncan, respectively.
Critically acclaimed in Manchester, London’s Coliseum and Dominion Theatre, the show has also wowed audiences in Canada, Germany, New York, and Las Vegas. Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical received the Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards and eight WhatsOnStage Award nominations, including Best New Musical.
Originally one of the best-selling albums of all time, Bat Out of Hell has sold over 68 million copies globally. Its sequel, Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, brought the iconic I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That) to a new generation of fans.
For the stage, Jim Steinman masterfully weaves together hits from the albums, including You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth, Bat Out of Hell, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, and the previously unreleased What Part of My Body Hurts the Most.
Set in a dystopian city ruled by the tyrannical Falco, the musical follows the rebellious Lost as they escape underground. When Falco’s daughter, Raven, falls for their immortal leader Strat, their passionate connection risks tearing their worlds apart.
Experience the explosive energy, epic romance and legendary music of Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical.
The production features book, music and lyrics by Jim Steinman, direction by Jay Scheib, musical supervision by Michael Reed, and design by Jon Bausor. Other creatives include choreographer Xena Gusthart, video designer Finn Ross, lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe, sound designer Gareth Owen, and orchestrator Steve Sidwell.
Produced by Michael Cohl, Tony Smith, and David Sonenberg, with executive producer Julian Stoneman, this is a must-see musical event in 2025.
