Former Sugababe Donaghy to star in revamped Rent

Published Friday 3 August 2007 at 11:50 by Alistair Smith

Rent is to return to the West End, opening at the Duke of York’s Theatre in October.

Adam Rickitt (Mark) and Damien Flood (Roger) in Rent at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London in 2001

Jonathan Larson’s nineties musical is to be completely revamped and modernised for the new production, which will be directed by William Baker - best known for his work with pop star Kylie Minogue.

The cast will include former Sugababe Siobhan Donaghy, who will be joined by Luke Evans, Oliver Thornton, Leon Lopez, Jay Webb, Francesca Jackson and Craig Stein.

It is produced by Ambassador Theatre Group, Tulbart Productions and Michael Brenner and opens on October 16, following previews from October 2.

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