Photo credit: Katherine Langford and Adam Gillen as Sally Bowles and the Emcee. (Photo by Jay Brooks)

Adam Gillen, Katherine Langford to join 'Cabaret' West End cast

Q: What are the songs in Cabaret?

Cabaret features some well-known Kander and Ebb classics, including “Maybe This Time,” “Willkommen,” and “Mein Herr.” Read our complete guide to the songs in Cabaret.

Q: Who wrote Cabaret?

The book for Cabaret was written by Joe Masteroff. John Kander composed the music, and Fred Ebb provided the lyrics.

Q: Is Cabaret appropriate for kids?

Cabaret is not suitable for those under the age of 13. This is due to content of a suggestive sexual nature, anti-Semitism, an incidence of domestic violence, and references to abortion.

More new casting has been announced for the seven-time Olivier Award-winning immersive production, which is now booking at the Kit Kat Club through May 2025.

Gillian Russo12 August, 2024, 04:00

Willkommen! Adam Gillen and Katherine Langford will join the cast of Cabaret in the West End, playing a limited engagement at the Kit Kat Club from 23 September 2024 to 25 January 2025.

Gillen is best known for his Olivier Award-nominated performance in Killer Joe at Trafalgar Studios. His other theatre credits include Amadeus at the National Theatre and I, Joan; Henry VIII; and Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare’s Globe.

Langford is best known for the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination, and the movie Knives Out, for which she won a Satellite Award as part of Best Ensemble: Motion Picture. She now makes her West End debut in Cabaret.

Gillen will play the Emcee, and Langford will play Sally Bowles. Other new cast members joining on 23 September include Daniel Bowerbank as Clifford Bradshaw, Fred Haig as Ernst Ludwig, Xenoa Campbell-Ledgister, Sam Darius, Adrian Grove, Justin-Lee Jones, Alexandra Regan, Marina Tavolieri, Ben Simon Wilson, Anne-Marie Wojna, and Lucy Young.

Continuing with the show will be Sally Ann Triplett as Fraulein Schneider, Fenton Gray as Herr Schultz, Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie, Damon Gould, El Haq Latief, Ela Lisondra, Hícaro Nicolai, Andy Rees, and Patrick Wilden.

Winner of seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Rebecca Frecknall's Cabaret immerses audiences in the Kit Kat Club. The show follows the patrons and performers at that Berlin, Germany, nightclub during the rise of the Nazi regime, which slowly seeps into the club that once provided an escape.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cabaret about?

What good is sitting alone in your room– get immersed in the Kit Kat Club. This award-winning production transforms the Playhouse Theatre, with strictly limited capacity for a unique, intimate experience. It’s the perfect way to experience this classic story of a cabaret singer at the dawn of Nazi Germany. Book your place with Cabaret tickets today.

Where is Cabaret playing?

Cabaret is playing at Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre. The theatre is located at Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5DE.

How long is Cabaret?

The running time of Cabaret is 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.

What's the age recommendation for Cabaret?

The recommended age for Cabaret is Ages 13+..

How do you book tickets for Cabaret?

Book tickets for Cabaret on London Theatre.

What are the songs in Cabaret?

Cabaret features some well-known Kander and Ebb classics, including “Maybe This Time,” “Willkommen,” and “Mein Herr.” Read our complete guide to the songs in Cabaret.

Who wrote Cabaret?

The book for Cabaret was written by Joe Masteroff. John Kander composed the music, and Fred Ebb provided the lyrics.

Who directed Cabaret?

The London revival of Cabaret was directed by Rebecca Frecknall (Streetcar Named Desire, Summer and Smoke), for which she won the Olivier Award for Best Director.

Is Cabaret appropriate for kids?

Cabaret is not suitable for those under the age of 13. This is due to content of a suggestive sexual nature, anti-Semitism, an incidence of domestic violence, and references to abortion.

Is Cabaret good?

This revival reimagines and brings to life the captivating world of the Kit Kat Klub on the London stage. Read our four-star review of Cabaret here.

Is Cabaret immersive?

Cabaret is a highly immersive revival of a Kander and Ebb classic. The Playhouse Theatre’s transformation into the Kit Kat Club is incredible.

When should you arrive at the theatre for Cabaret?

We suggest arriving an hour before your performance time. This is due to pre-show entertainment at the Kit Kat Club before Cabaret begins on the main stage.

Originally published on Aug 12, 202413:50