A hit musical based on the life of Marc Bolan will return to the stage to mark the 40th anniversary of the iconic star’s untimely death.

Olivier Award-winning West End star George Maguire (Sunny Afternoon) returns to lead the cast of 20th Century Boy at Wycombe Swan this month.

It tells the life story of the rock legend and his band T.Rex, exposing some of the myths and, according to organisers, taking the audience on a “tearful yet feel-good journey” through Bolan’s fascinating life which was tragically cut short.

The move to recast Maguire follows critical acclaim for his portrayal of Bolan in the show’s successful runs at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, in 2011 and the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, in 2012.

Producers of the show said: “We are delighted to welcome George Maguire back to the role of Marc. 

“George has been involved with the show from the early workshop stages and has an incredibly close connection with the material.

“At his peak, Bolan was arguably the biggest rock star the UK had ever seen.

“Before his tragic death in 1977, a few days short of his 30th birthday, Bolan lived life at breakneck speed, creating a series of iconic images, a string of number one hits and an army of obsessive fans.

“20th Century Boy is a glorious celebration of glam rock at its colourful best.”
The show will come to Wycombe Swan from June 21-23. For tickets, visit wycombeswan.co.uk.