Theatre News

Robin Cousins joins Chicago cast

18th April 2012

Catch a glimpse of Olympic Gold Medallist Robin Cousins as he returns to the West End stage to star as slick lawyer Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago.

The former skater and head judge on ITV’s Dancing on Ice will take over the role from David Bedella and will feature in the long running show from 17th July until 8th September. His previous British stage roles include Munkustrap in Cats, Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show and Teen Angel in Grease.

In a statement Robin Cousins said, “Joining the cast of Chicago as Billy Flynn will be an amazing experience and is a dream role for many actors. Doing the show at a time when the world’s best athletes are here for the greatest sporting event on earth will make it even more thrilling.”