First look: See the ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ West End cast in action in latest photos

The Temptations musical charts the lives and careers of the “Classic Five” vocalists. The 12-time Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical opens in London.

Sophie Thomas
Sophie Thomas

These photos make us wanna shout! Take a look at the West End premiere of Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations, playing at the Prince Edward Theatre.

The Ain’t Too Proud musical dramatises the Motown vocal group's legendary careers, ending up in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There's over 30 Temptations songs in the musical, including "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me," and "My Girl." Find out more about Ain’t Too Proud songs.

Cameron Bernard Jones plays Melvin Franklin, alongside Kyle Cox as Paul Williams, Sifiso Mazibuko as Otis Williams, Tosh Wanogho-Maud as David Ruffin and Mitchell Zhangazha as Eddie Kendricks.

Evonnee Bentley-Holder, Natalia Brown, Ryan Carter, Hannah Fairclough, Christopher Gopaul, Daniel Haswell, Naomi Katiyo, Akmed Junior Khemalai, Holly Liburd, Darnell Mathew-James, Simeon Montague, Posi Morakinyo, Sadie-Jean Shirley, Michael James Stewart, Toyan Thomas-Browne, Dylan Turner, and Kevin Yates complete the cast.

Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations features a book by Dominique Morisseau, and reunites director Des McAnuff with choreographer Sergio Trujillo. The show features scenic design by Robert Brill, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, and sound design by Steve Canyon Kennedy.

Book Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations tickets on London Theatre.

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Ain't Too Proud - 750 - LT

Ain't Too Proud - 750 - LT

Ain't Too Proud - 750 - LT

Ain't Too Proud - 750 - LT

Ain't Too Proud - 750 - LT

Ain't Too Proud - 750 - LT

Ain't Too Proud - 750 - LT

Photo credit: Ain't Too Proud (Photos by Johan Persson)

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