Callum Scott Howells and Madeline Brewer to star in ‘Cabaret’
There’s a new Emcee and Sally Bowles in town.
Callum Scott Howells and Madeline Brewer will take over the roles of the Emcee and Sally Bowles in Cabaret from 3 October. Cabaret is at the Kit Kat Club. Book Cabaret tickets on London Theatre.
Callum Scott Howells will play the Emcee. He is best known for playing Colin in the Channel 4 drama, It’s a Sin, winning a Royal Television Society Award for Best Male Actor. He’s starred in Matthew Bourne’s Lord of the Flies and She Loves Me at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
The Emmy-nominated actress Madeline Brewer will play Sally Bowles. She is best known for playing Janine Lindo in The Handmaid’s Tale. Brewer makes her West End debut in Cabaret.
Additional cast changes include Sid Sagar as Cliff Bradshaw, Danny Mahoney as Ernst Ludwig and Michelle Bishop as Fraulein Kost. Vivien Parry and Richard Katz continue to play Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz.
Gabriela Benedetti, Charles Croysdill, Laura Delany, Sally Frith, Matthew Gent, Ying Ue Li, Ela Lisondra, Chris O’Mara, Grant Neal, Hicaro Nicolai, Adam Taylor, Toby Turpin, Patrick Wilden and Sophie Maria Wojna complete the Cabaret ensemble.
Set in Weimar Germany, Cabaret follows the blossoming relationship between Kit Kat Club singer Sally Bowles and American writer Cliff Bradshaw. Cabaret won seven Olivier Awards earlier this year, including Best Musical Revival and all four musical acting categories.
The Cabaret creative team includes direction by Rebecca Frecknall, scenic and costume design is by Tom Scutt, choreography by Julia Cheng, lighting design by Isabella Byrd and sound design by Nick Lidster.
Cabaret is at the Kit Kat Club.
Book Cabaret tickets on London Theatre.
Photo credit: Callum Scott Howells and Madeline Brewer (Photos by The Other Richard and Hudson Taylor respectively)
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 Playhouse Theater, Northumberland Ave, London, WC2N 5DE.
How long is Cabaret?
The running time of Cabaret is 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
What's the age requirement for Cabaret?
The recommended age for Cabaret is Ages 12+. At parent/guardian's discretion..
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.
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