Matt Rawle will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum when Barnum opens at Torquay’s Princess Theatre on Tuesday (August 25).

This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse features an extraordinary ensemble cast of more than 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts.

Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage.

Follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.

The production runs at the Princess until Saturday (August 29)