I’M EVERY WOMAN reschedules London performances
Photo credit: Danny Kaan
Due to essential building works requiring the temporary closure of the Peacock Theatre, the originally scheduled March engagement of I’M EVERY WOMAN – THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL will no longer proceed, and will instead make its London premiere at Hackney Empire from 20-25 March.
Affected ticket holders for the Peacock Theatre will be contacted directly by Sadler’s Wells box office with details regarding refunds and available rebooking options.
The production will then continue its previously announced tour dates at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry (1 - 4 April) and the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne (7 - 11 April 2026) as planned.
Producer Adrian Grant said: “We were informed just several days before our sold-out engagement of I’m Every Woman that the Peacock Theatre would not be available for our scheduled opening due to essential building works. While this is clearly very disappointing, it relates solely to the venue and is entirely outside of the production’s control.
“Our cast, crew and creative team are ready, and after more than three years of development in collaboration with Chaka Khan, we are incredibly proud of the show we have created.
“Hackney Empire now becomes the first opportunity for London audiences to experience I’m Every Woman. We are determined to share this powerful story with the public without delay and look forward to welcoming everyone to our previews and Premiere in London, from 20 March and on tour at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.”
CEO of Hackney Empire, Chris Sudworth, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Adrian Grant Productions to ensure audiences can experience this fantastic new musical this March. Hackney Empire has always championed bold, ambitious work forefronting global majority creatives and stories, and I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical is exactly that: a powerful celebration of an extraordinary artist and her legacy. We’re proud to be welcoming the production to our stage and to be able to support the company at this time.”
Multi-platinum recording artist and award-winning actress Alexandra Burke* will play Chaka at Hackney Empire, as well as in Coventry and Eastbourne.
Joining Alexandra at Hackney Empire are Jordan Frazier as alternate Chaka Khan, Paige Peddie as Taka Boom, Chanice Alexander-Burnett as Tammy Michelle/Paulette McWilliams, Charlotte St Croix as Milini Khan/Whitney Houston, Maryla Abraham as Sandra Stevens, Chrissie Bhima as Marie Stevens, Sophie Earl as Joni Mitchell, Duane-Lamonte O'Garro as Hassan Khan/Luther Vandross, Miles Anthony Daley as Richard Holland/Prince, Teddy Wills as Fred Hampton/Miles Davis/Grand Master Melle Mel, Chris Breistein as Steve Winwood, Samuel Sarpong-Broni as Charles Stevens/Yoruba Priest/Stevie Wonder, and Peter Houston as Bob Monaco.
Completing the cast in the ensemble are Kayleigh Stephenson, Earl Gregory, Vanessa Dumatey, Gregory Armand, Harry Robinson, Zinzile Tshuma, Oskarina O'Sullivan, Connor Wilkins, and Tarik Frimpong who is also Resident Choreographer.
This new musical reveals the woman behind the icon, and charts her rise to stardom. It has a book by Nia T. Hill, direction by Racky Plews, musical supervision by Mark Crossland, choreography by Ebony Clarke, set design by Sara Perks, sound by Chris Whybrow, video design by Buckloop, lighting by Zoe Spurr, costumes by Natalie Pryce, hair, wigs & makeup design by JJ Wigs, and casting by Debbie O’Brien.
*Please note, Alexandra Burke will perform on Thursday 2, Friday 3 and Saturday 4 (evening only) April in Coventry and all shows apart from matinees in Eastbourne.
Tickets go on general sale for Hackney Empire at 11am on Thursday (5 March)
