HAMILTON the Musical at London’s Victoria Palace Theatre
April 28, 2026
Final casting is announced today for “this year’s guaranteed gem” (Metro), a dazzling new production of “Cole Porter’s musical masterpiece” (Heart FM) HIGH SOCIETY, revealing an exciting line-up of stars from both stage and screen set to join the company.
With music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Arthur Kopit, this glittering new production promises a heady cocktail of romance, wit, mistaken identity and irresistible musical charm. Featuring Porter classics such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, I Love Paris, Well Did You Evah?, Just One Of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, You’re Sensational, and the swooningly romantic True Love, HIGH SOCIETY is the unmissable musical event of the year.
Clear your diary, because you’re invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter’s HIGH SOCIETY. Join the 28-strong cast for this lavish new production as plans for the society wedding of the year descend into chaos, with old flames and new flames vying for attention as a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at the waterfront estate.
Tickets are on sale now, with performances already selling out from HighSocietyMusical.com.
Helen George (Call the Midwife, The King and I)
Felicity Kendal (The Good Life, Anything Goes)
Freddie Fox (Slow Horses, House of the Dragon) as the charismatic and unpredictable Mike Connor
Julian Ovenden (Downton Abbey, Bridgerton) as the suave sophisticated Dexter Haven
Carly Mercedes Dyer (Anything Goes, A Chorus Line) as the sharp-witted Liz
Nigel Lindsay (Mobland, The Capture) as Uncle Willie
Malcolm Sinclair (Pie in the Sky) as Seth Lord.
Freddie Fox makes his West End musical theatre debut in High Society marking an exciting new chapter in a career that already spans acclaimed television roles in Slow Horses and House Of The Dragon, as well as work behind the camera as a director and producer. A member of one of Britain’s most distinguished acting dynasties, he brings both pedigree and versatility to the stage with screen credits that have firmly established him as one of his generation’s most compelling performers. He said: “I couldn’t be more excited to be making my musical theatre debut in HIGH SOCIETY at the Barbican Theatre. It’s the realisation of a boyhood dream for me, and I can’t wait to dive into this world, the music and the sheer joy of Cole Porter.”
Julian Ovenden returns to musical theatre this summer following a celebrated screen career that includes roles in The Crown, Downton Abbey and Bridgerton. Renowned for his rich baritone and stage presence, he has previously earned an Olivier Award nomination for South Pacific, alongside other acclaimed musical performances, making his return in HIGH SOCIETY highly anticipated. He said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be returning to musical theatre; there’s nothing quite like the energy of a live audience and this show is pure delight from start to finish.”
They are joined by Nigel Lindsay who also returns to the Barbican for his second Cole Porter summer season, alongside acclaimed actor Malcolm Sinclair. The cast for this new production of the beloved Cole Porter musical is made up of Naomi Pacquette, David Seadon-Young, James Hume, Bethany Adamson, David Austin-Barnes, Jabari Braham, George Bray, Andrew Coshan, Jordan Crouch, Frances Dee, Aaron Elijah, Tosca Fischer, Jacob Fisher, Heather Jackson, Aoife Kenny, Nell Martin, Isabel Snaas, Thomas Inge, Robin Kent, Imogen Bailey, Lucy Rice.
Recent notable productions at the Barbican include Fiddler on the Roof, Anything Goes and Kiss Me Kate.
This sumptuous new production is brought to life by an multi-award winning creative team, including renowned director Rachel Kavanaugh (currently directing Hugh Bonneville in the smash hit Shadowlands at the Aldwych Theatre), legendary choreographer Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Kiss Me, Kate) with musical supervision by Stephen Ridley (The King and I, Anything Goes) leading a full orchestra. Audiences will be immersed in a dazzling world of champagne-sparkled evenings, razor-sharp comedy, and the timeless sophistication of Cole Porter in one of the great classic musicals of all time.
Rachel Kavanaugh – Director
Anthony Van Laast – Choreographer
Stephen Ridley – Music Supervisor & Director
Tom Rogers – Set Designer
Adam Fisher – Sound Designer
Howard Hudson – Lighting Designer
Jon Morrell – Costume Designer
Helen Keane – Wigs Designer
19 May – 11 July 2026 at London’s BARBICAN CENTRE
Captioned Performance
Wed 24 Jun at 7.30pm
BSL-interpreted Performance
Tue 16 Jun at 2.30pm
Audio Described Performance
Sat 20 Jun at 2.30pm
Following the Barbican season, the musical will immediately embark on a major 20-week UK and Ireland tour (starring Helen George).
JUL 14 – 18 High Wycombe SWAN THEATRE
JUL 21 – 25 Cardiff NEW THEATRE
JUL 28 – AUG 1 Southend CLIFFS PAVILION
AUG 11 – 15 Belfast GRAND OPERA HOUSE
AUG 18 – 22 Birmingham ALEXANDRA THEATRE
AUG 25 – 29 Leeds GRAND THEATRE
SEP 1 – 5 Glasgow KING’S THEATRE
SEP 8 – 12 Edinburgh PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
SEP 15 – 19 Norwich THEATRE ROYAL
SEP 22 – OCT 3 Salford LOWRY
OCT 6 – 10 Bromley CHURCHILL THEATRE
OCT 20 – 24 Dublin BORD GÁIS ENERGY THEATRE
OCT 27 – 31 Canterbury MARLOWE THEATRE
NOV 3 – 7 Nottingham THEATRE ROYAL
NOV 10 – 14 Eastbourne CONGRESS THEATRE
NOV 17 – 21 Dartford ORCHARD THEATRE
