THE EastEnders cast have reunited for a very boozy night out to celebrate their co-star Max Bowden.
Max Bowden is the sixth actor to play the role of Ben Mitchell on the long-running BBC serial drama.
And , at the Southwark Elephant Theatre.
Max is playing the role of Rico ‘Ratso’ Rizzo, a musical that sees a man desperate to escape his dead-end past.
The novel was written by James Leo Herlihy and follows a pair of down on their luck hustlers in gritty 1960s New York.
And throwing their support behind their co-star were Jamie Borthwick and Shane Richie.
The pair of actors were spotted inside the venue having a very animated conversation, as Jamie grabbed Shane’s arm while telling him something.
Shane was open mouthed during their conversation, as they stood having drinks during the evening out.
They also caught up with Max, who was dressed in a grey suit, as he made his way around the group of people who’d come to support him.
Shane was pictured in a cap and black jacket and he hugged and chatted to his co-stars as they enjoyed the evening drinks.
Max is used to gritty drama on Albert Square but Midnight Cowboy will push things even further as the story tackles the harsh reality of survival.
The actor performed in online based plays like Birdsong and The Hauting of Alice Bowles and his new musical project will be a far cry from the his time as a mechanic in the Arches.
His award winning stint on Eastenders stretched from 2019 until he left last year after .
Following that decision Max was claiming he was: “so f*****g excited to get out” as he posed for photos with fans.
It seems that Max is now keen to start a new chapter as he excitedly announced his new role on his page.
He said: “Super excited to be bringing the world premier of Midnight Cowboy the musical to Southwark playhouse – playing the iconic role of Rico “Ratso”; Rizzo, alongside an amazing cast. Buzzing for this one”;
You can see the Midnight Cowboy musical at the Southwalk Playhouse April 11th – May 17th.
