 Casting included Beverley Knight in the role of Felicia, and Killian Donnelly in the role of Huey.From 6 July 2015, X-Factor winner Matt Cardle replaced Killian Donnelly, who left to begin rehearsals for the West End transfer of "Kinky Boots".Beverley Knight continued to 17 October 2015 as Felicia until she left to begin rehearsals for Cats the Musical.