Defying Gravity
Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker for Playhouse gig
Three West End stars who have all taken on the role Elpheba in Wicked, will be performing am “epic” night musical hits at the Edinburgh Playhouse and Glasgow King’s in April 2026.
Tickets are now on sale for the two shows of Gravity – staring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker. The trio will play the Playhouse on Thursday 23 April 2026 (tickets here) and the Glasgow King’s the preceding evening (tickets here).
Gravity – staring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker. Pic: promo montage.
As far as Wicked goes, Kerry Ellis played the first British Elphaba; Louise Dearman is the first (and so far only) performer to play both Elphaba and Glinda; and Rachel Tucker has played Elphaba on both Broadway and the West End.
Which makes the name Gravity an apt one for a trio who have definitely earned their title as musical theatre’s leading women.
The three will be offering a lot more than just songs from Wicked. They have a collective back catalogue which includes We Will Rock You, Cats, Oliver, My Fair Lady, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls, Evita, Grease, Joseph, The Great Gatsby, Sunset Boulevard and Chicago. And a lot more.
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“This show is just epic” says Kerry Ellis. “One of the first proper things I did in my career was the ensemble of The Wizard of Oz where I played so many different roles. I think that’s where I realised how much I enjoy being part of a team and that’s exactly what I love about Gravity. We have each other’s backs, are constantly championing each other and we just want to put on the best show possible.”
Louise Dearman adds: “Being with Kerry and Rachel is honestly wonderful because there’s no competition. We’ve always supporting one another and we’re constantly cheering each other on with little messages of good luck. I’ve never felt more comfortable on stage than I do when I’m with my friends and I can’t wait to do it again on the Gravity tour.”
“Gravity is a collection of songs that have genuinely shaped us – past present and hopefully future,” says Rachel Tucker. “We’ve chosen music that inspires us and that we truly love performing together. And to be honest, I couldn’t imagine sharing the stage with two more brilliant and beautiful humans.”
Listing
Gravity – staring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker
Opera House Manchester, 3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP.
Fri 10 Apr 2026: 7.30pm.
Tickets and details: Book here.
King’s Theatre, Glasgow, 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN
Wednesday 22 April 2026: 7.30pm.
Tickets and details: Book here.
Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
Thursday 23 April 2026: 7.30pm.
Tickets and details: Book here.
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