London,UK – November 21,2023 – Too commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original film’s release,the West End production of Back to the future will feature a unique performance on december 3rd at the Adelphi theatre: three actors will portray marty McFly in a single evening. Current star Caden Brauch will share the role with former leads Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce.
The performance will unfold with Joyce beginning as the teenage time-traveller, followed by Brauch taking over for the middle section, and Dobson concluding the show. All three actors will then perform the final number, “Back in Time,” together.
“Originating the role of Marty is undeniably the highlight of my career,” said Dobson, who previously performed the part at the Manchester Opera House in 2020 and during the Adelphi’s 2021 premiere, delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. “To be stepping back into his shoes for one night only is super exciting.”
Joyce added, “It’s such a thrill to return to this production. I’m so excited to perform alongside both Olly and Caden - it’s not often you get three Martys on one stage!”
Dobson received an Olivier award nomination for best actor in a musical for his portrayal of Marty, while Joyce was nominated for a WhatsOnStage award for best takeover for his performance.Brauch assumed the role earlier this year.
The anniversary celebrations also included a cameo appearance by Gok Wan as Principal Strickland on October 21st – “Back to the Future Day,” the date Marty travels to the future in Back to the Future Part II. The film famously used visual effects to allow Michael J Fox to share a scene with his future self.
This multi-Marty performance follows a trend of guest appearances and reunions in gala musical productions, such as a recent West End gala for The Lion King featuring five former Rafikis and Les Misérables’ 40th birthday festivity with stars including Patti LuPone and Michael Ball. Kerry Ellis,Louise Dearman,and Rachel tucker – all former Elphabas in Wicked – are scheduled to tour together next year with a concert entitled Gravity.
When Back to the Future was originally released in 1985, The Hollywood Reporter described it as “fun at the speed of light, a whiz-bang time-travel adventure likely to result in some decidedly high-octane box office dollars.”
