The Old Vic has officially announced the complete cast for the much-anticipated return of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Girl from the North Country, first premiered at the venue in 2017. Written and directed by Conor McPherson, with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, the production will run from June 24 to August 23, 2025, with a press performance scheduled for July 9.
The talented ensemble features several actors reprising their roles from previous acclaimed productions in the West End and on Broadway.
The cast includes:
- Colin Bates (West End/Broadway) as Gene Laine
- Katie Brayben (Tammy Faye, Almeida/Broadway) as Elizabeth Laine
- Colin Connor (UK & Ireland tour) as Nick Laine
- David Ganly (The Cherry Orchard, Donmar/Broadway) as Mr. Burke
- Steffan Harri (Shrek the Musical, UK & Ireland tour) as Elias Burke
- Frankie Hart (UK tour) as Ensemble
- Ryan Heenan (Back to the Future, West End) as Ensemble
- Justina Kehinde (How to Fight Loneliness, Park Theatre) as Marianne Laine
- Teddy Kempner (Cabaret, West End) as Mr. Perry
- Graham Kent (Wicked, West End) as Ensemble
- Nichola MacEvilly (UK, US & Ireland tour) as Ensemble
- Sifiso Mazibuko (A Good House, Royal Court/Bristol Old Vic) as Joe Scott
- Eugene McCoy (Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, Donmar) as Reverend Marlowe
- Chris McHallem (UK tour) as Dr. Walker
- Maria Omakinwa (Sylvia, The Old Vic) as Mrs. Neilsen
- David Tarkenter (The Motive and the Cue, National Theatre/West End) as Ensemble
- Rebecca Thornhill (The Score, West End) as Mrs. Burke
- Lydia White (Matilda, West End) as Katherine Draper
Following a critically acclaimed premiere run at The Old Vic, Girl from the North Country transferred to the West End in 2017 and later opened on Broadway in 2020. The show has enjoyed numerous international productions, including tours across the US, UK, and Ireland, as well as revivals in Canada and Australia. Now, the musical returns to its roots.
Conor McPherson expressed his excitement, stating, “We’re thrilled to have brought together this amazing cast for Girl from the North Country as we return to The Old Vic—our spiritual home. Many of our actors are back in their roles from performances in the West End, Broadway, and beyond. I’m so looking forward to seeing them breathe life into these characters again and to hearing their incredible voices sing Bob Dylan’s timeless songs. We’re also excited to introduce some remarkable new talent and can’t wait to welcome audiences back to The Old Vic.”
Tickets are now available.
Girl from the North Country
Written & Directed by Conor McPherson
Music & Lyrics by Bob Dylan
Dates: June 24 – August 23, 2025
This limited engagement follows the show’s world premiere in 2017 and transports audiences to 1934 Duluth, where a community grapples with the Great Depression. Amidst the dust and despair, a group of wanderers come together in a local guesthouse, confronting love, loss, and life’s complexities through music, hope, and soul.
Don’t miss your last opportunity to experience this multi-award-winning production as it makes its way back home for just nine weeks!
