Full Cast Announced for Gerry & Sewell London

Much-loved names from stage and screen join original cast members as the smash-hit North East production Gerry & Sewell as it makes its highly anticipated West End debut with a two-week run at the Aldwych Theatre.

Following a sell out run at Newcastle Theatre Royal in October 2024, Gerry & Sewell – the smash-hit North East tale of two Geordie lads desperate to get their hands on a pair of converted Newcastle United season tickets – is set to follow in their beloved football club’s footsteps, emulating their historic Wembley win and conquering London’s West End with a two week run (Tue 13 – Sat 24 Jan 2026).

Gateshead-born stage and screen star Chelsea Halfpenny (Emmerdale, 9 to 5: The Musical; Waitress) joins the cast as Claire McCarten alongside TV favourite Bill Fellows (Coronation Street, Ted Lasso, Blood Brothers) as Mr McCarten and Katherine Dow Blyton (Emmerdale, This is England) as Mrs McCarten.

Reprising their roles as the wayward Gerry and Sewell are Dean Logan and BAFTA nominated Jack Robertson who will be making their West End debut along with Becky Clayburn as Tyneside, Erin Mullen as Bridget McCarten and Matty Renton as Journo. 2 who all previously appeared in the show’s Newcastle Theatre Royal run.

The cast is completed by Helen Chong, Alicia Meehan, Dylan Duffy, Ziza and Kyle Potter as the dancing hooligans. Gerry & Sewell’s transfer to the Aldwych marks the West End debut for eleven out of thirteen of the cast members.

Written and directed by Olivier Award-winner Jamie Eastlake and co-produced by Newcastle Theatre Royal, Gerry & Sewell is based on Jonathan Tulloch’s acclaimed novel The Season Ticket, later adapted into the cult Geordie film Purely Belter. The play follows two lads from Gateshead, Gerry and Sewell, who have nowt – except a burning desire to get their hands on a season ticket to their beloved Newcastle United.

Writer and director Jamie Eastlake said: “Absolutely delighted to be announcing the full cast for Gerry & Sewell. The team we’re bringing on have a wealth of stage experience – there are some real superheroes of acting who represent the North East. It’s incredible to have a full team from the region and stacks of West End debuts for turning London black and white.”

Gerry & Sewell originated from North Tyneside pub theatre Laurels where it premiered to sold-out audiences and critical acclaim. Following this acclaimed run, the show then transferred to Live Theatre in 2023 and then to Newcastle Theatre Royal in 2024 where it will return next year for a week-long run in the summer.

A true tale of friendship and resilience, brought together by live music, puppet dogs and the magic of Wor Flags (plus the odd star cameo). Wild, funny and heartful Gerry & Sewell is both a love letter to Newcastle and a universal story of perseverance, loyalty and hope.

Chief Executive of Newcastle Theatre Royal Marianne Locatori added: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to co-produce a show that is so deeply rooted in the North East and to support it to have a national profile in the West End. Gerry & Sewell represents a remarkable journey of artistic development, and a powerful celebration of creativity, dedication and the distinct voice of our region.

“To see this production take such a significant step forward, reaching West End audiences is both inspiring and immensely gratifying; we feel an enormous sense of pride in being part of the journey of this show and supporting a piece that so vividly reflects the strength and spirit of North East theatre-makers.”

Tickets for the London run of Gerry & Sewell are available here and having proved to be a smash-hit with North East audiences, Gerry & Sewell returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal from Tue 9 – Sat 13 Jun 2026. Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 0191 232 7010.