Ewan McGregor confirmed to star in "Guys & Dolls" in late Spring 2005

Ewan McGregor confirmed to star in "Guys & Dolls" in late Spring 2005

It has been confirmed today that Ewan McGregor will return to the London stage to make his West End musical debut as 'Sky Masterson' in a new production of Guys and Dolls in June 2005, at a venue yet to be confirmed!

The Scottish actor was last on the London stage in 1999 in "Little Malcolm And His Struggle Against The Eunuchs" at the Comedy Theatre (following a run at the Hampstead Theatre in 1998). Ewan McGregor's many film credits include "Star Wars"; "Moulin Rouge!"; Little Voice"; "Trainspotting".

Guys and Dolls has music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. It is directed by Michael Grandage; designed by Christopher Oram; choreography by Rob Ashford, lighting by Howard Harrison; and sound by Terry Jardine for Autograph.

The show is produced by Howard Panter for The Ambassador Theatre Group and David Lan for Clear Channel Entertainment, in association with the Donmar Warehouse's own production team.

Further casting and the the name of the venue will be announced shortly.