Watford-born Hollywood actor and former professional footballer Vinnie Jones is swapping his tough guy roles for the stage as he makes his West End debut.
Known for starring in movies including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Mean Machine, The Big Ugly and most recently in the Netflix series The Gentlemen, Jones often plays a 'hardman'.
Now Jones will be taking to the stage and staring alongside comedian Paul Whitehouse in Only Fools and Horses.
Speaking of his role, Jones said: "I’ve always been a fan of Only Fools and Horses, and when my long-time friend Phil McIntyre called me up and said he was interested in me playing the role of Danny Driscoll, I told him to count me in.
"The director CJay Ranger and her creative team are great and I’m excited to contribute to the legacy of the show."
Watford's Vinnie Jones to star in Only Fools and Horses
Alongside Whitehouse and Jones, Only Fools and Horses also stars, Sam Lupton, Tom Major, Georgina Hagen, Craig Berry, Nicola Munns, Lee VG and many more.
Jones will only perform in London, throughout December and at the start of January before he bids farewell to the musical as the show heads back out on the road to complete its huge UK tour.
Directed by the originating West End director Caroline Jay Ranger, the tour kicks off in Bromley in September and then travels to over 30 towns and cities up and down the country, before culminating in Dublin at the end of June 2025.
Based on John Sullivan’s legendary record-breaking television show the critically acclaimed musical features a script and original score written by John’s son, Jim Sullivan and Paul Whitehouse.
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Only Fools and Horses follows Del Boy as he sets out on the road to find his soul mate while Rodney and Cassandra prepare to say ‘I do’ and Trigger is gearing up for a date.
Meanwhile, Boycie and Marlene give parenthood one final shot and Grandad takes stock of his life and decides the time has finally arrived to get his piles sorted.
You can get tickets to see Vinnie Jones on stage for Only Fools and Horses now.
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