New Wimbledon Theatre – until Saturday 21st February 2026
Reviewed by Carly
5*****
Wimbledon brings you The Bodyguard Based on the well-known film that we all know and love!
Rachel Morron (Sidonie Smith) is a well know superstar, singing her way up to the top! But when her security is under threat due to a stranger/stalker (James-Lee Harris) who manages to get into her dressing room whilst at a gig and without being detected, leaving her a threatening note that is personal and scary. Her manager Bill Devaney (John Macaulay) thinks that it’s now gone way too far with her current security Tony Scibelli (Johnathan Alden) not being able to offer her the security and safety that she clearly desperately now needs. He enlists the help of a bodyguard known as the best in the business Frank Farmer (Adam Garcia). Although reluctant to help as he doesn’t normally do pop stars and all the drama that comes with it. He soon realises after being handed a note left by the Stalker, that Rachel is indeed under serious threat and when he discovers that she has a young son at home by the name of Fletcher (Cale Cole) and a sister Nicki (Sasha Monique), he agrees to come take a look at her situation, only to stay on and protect her. With Both Rachel and Frank being strong headed characters that both like being in charge and taking control of a situation. Sparks start to fly and with Rachel Slowly letting her guard down, something she doesn’t normally do, showing her real self to Frank with him also letting Rachel in. Feelings and emotions become very apparent and a love is formed. But can Frank continue to protect her and keep her safe with his head being clouded by the love he holds for her and Fletcher?
This show was fantastic from start to finish offering a romantic storyline that slowly unravels before our eyes as well as a thriller, with its dark tense and threatening moments showing control and vulnerability of obsessive love and danger.
Then packing a punch with some amazing songs and vocals from the cast that were just spectacular to watch
Sidonie Smith as Rachel was very captivating. Her vocals were on point, she had the ability to deliver throughout, she also had the audience singing along to her performance. Alongside Sasha who plays her sister Nicki Monique they both take to the stage to sing the iconic song “I will always love you” and what a performance it was. The energy and passion shown by both was just exceptional their voices filled the theatre moving between high and low notes two very powerful and beautiful voices making the song a pure delight to take in and just listen too.
Adam Garcia played his part as the bodyguard with professionalism always there when things were escalated jumping in and keeping all protected had good character traits showing authority and gave a very convincing roll throughout.
The last song I Wanna Dance with Somebody was just remarkable with the whole cast getting involved showing high-energy dancing, great singing that had the whole audience jumping up and off their seats desperate to just join in and sing along. What an amazing show this was just a pleasure to watch. If you fancy a great evening out, then get yourself down to Wimbledon to watch The Bodyguard one not to be missed!!