Classic musical masterpiece Fiddler On The Roof comes to Leeds Grand Theatre on rare UK tour

Following a triumphant win for Best Musical Revival at this year’s Olivier Awards – as well as Best Set Design and Best Sound Design – the critically acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof, comes to Leeds Grand Theatre from Mon 28 July to Sat 2 August in what is set to be the theatre event of the year.

This will be the first UK tour of this classic musical in over 12 years – offering audiences around the UK and Ireland a rare opportunity to see this musical masterpiece in a spectacular new production, led by the powerhouse creative team of director Jordan Fein (Oklahoma, Young Vic), choreographer Julia Cheng (Cabaret) and designer Tom Scutt (Tony Award winner for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Cabaret).

Leading the cast in this theatrical triumph, direct from its current summer season at London’s Barbican Theatre, is Matthew Woodyatt as Tevye, Jodie Jacobs as Golde and Olivier Award nominee Beverley Klein as Yente. Co-stars are Natasha Jules Bernard as Tzeitel, Georgia Bruce as Hodel, Hannah Bristow as Chava, Ashleigh Schuman as Shprintze and Georgia Dixon as Bielke.

They are joined in this beloved musical by Siôn Lloyd as Mordcha / Innkeeper, Dan Wolff as Motel, Greg Bernstein as Perchik and Gregor Milne as Fyedka. Michael S. Siegel takes on the role of Lazar Wolf, with Mark Faith as the Rabbi and Toby Turpin as Mendel. Gareth Davies appears as Avram, Ed Bruggemeyer as Nachum, Sue Appleby as Shandel, Susannah van den Berg as Rifka, and Carys McQueen as Mirila. Olivier Award nominee Raphael Papo brings to life the iconic role of The Fiddler and Roman Lytwyniw as the alternate Fiddler, with Karl Wilson as the Constable. Rounding out the cast are Simon Anthony as Sasha, Jack Osmond as Russian #1, and Alex Pinder as Russian #2. Dylan Saffer joins as a male swing, with offstage swings Chris Draper and Maya Kristal Tenenbaum completing the company.

The tour producers commented: “We’re thrilled to be taking this landmark production of Fiddler on the Roof on tour across the UK and Ireland direct from London’s Barbican Theatre. Following the success at this year’s Olivier Awards, it’s a privilege to share this powerful and timeless story with a wider audience. Our remarkable cast can’t wait to bring this beloved classic musical, with all its heart, humour and humanity, to theatres around the country.” 

Premise: It’s 1905 in the tiny village of Anatevka where Tevye, a Jewish milkman, lives his life by their proud traditions. For his five daughters, that means a visit from the matchmaker. As each daughter challenges his beliefs, against the backdrop of a changing world, can Tevye hold on to his roots, or must he bend to the will of his children and learn to embrace the unfamiliar?

One of the greatest musicals of all time with one of the finest scores ever written – featuring If I Were A Rich Man, Tradition, Matchmaker and Sunrise, Sunset – Fiddler on the Roof is the classic musical of joy, revolution and community, and an exuberant celebration of love and life.

Fiddler on the Roof is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Mon 28 July – Sat 2 August 2025. Book online at leedsheritagetheatres.com or call Box Office on 0113 243 0808.