Dean John-Wilson and Daniel George-Wright to join cast of WILD ABOUT YOU at Charing Cross Theatre
Final cast members joining the company of Wild About You, playing at the Charing Cross Theatre from 18 January - Saturday 10 April 2027, have been announced today.
On the day of his high school graduation party, Billy, a young man feeling at odds with his future before it has even begun, finds a trunk of letters written to him by his late mother, whom he’d been told had abandoned him as a child. The discovery sets Billy and his best friend Scoot on a journey to uncover the truth about his past and his connection to a woman he never knew, who might just be the key to understanding where he stands in the world.
Dean John-Wilson returns to Wild About You as Thomas, having performed songs from the show at MusicalCon in 2025. He is known for his roles in Aladdin, Death Note in Concert, Your Lie in April and most recently, Mirrored Monet.
Completing the cast as the final male ensemble member is Daniel George-Wright, known for his roles in Waitress, The Book of Mormon, The Phantom of the Opera and The Time Traveller's Wife.
Alongside them are the previously announced cast: Jodie Steele as Olivia, Stewart Clarke as Michael, and Alfie Friedman as Billy. Alongside them are Danielle Steers as Jess, and Bea Ward as Scoot, with Cassandra McCowan as female ensemble.
With an ensemble of characters from all walks of life, every person in the theatre will find a connection. Audience members will leave reflecting on their own direction, their journey, and their fulfilment, and the idea that "love is what we leave behind," humming many of the earworm songs long after.
With music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy, the show is as sonically contemporary as its themes and characters. The score blends contemporary songwriting with the lyrical depth and emotional intelligence of artists such as Joni Mitchell and Sara Bareilles. From electrifying melodic hooks to intimate and sensual acoustic moments, the songs will stay with the audience long after they’ve left the theatre. It draws from a rich musical palette of contemporary folk, pop, rock, country-pop, and soul to capture the extraordinary moments hidden within ordinary lives, creating a musical experience that feels both fresh and deeply human.
Bringing Dani Stoller’s book to life with aid from Chilina Kennedy, the creative team behind Wild About You includes director Kristin Hanggi, and music supervisor, orchestrator and arranger Daniel Edmonds, with further names to be announced in due course.
