Jake Shears, Self Esteem join 'Cabaret' West End cast
The new cast members will join director Rebecca Frecknall's Olivier Award-winning production at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre in September.
Willkommen! Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor, best known as Self Esteem, will join the West End cast of Cabaret on 25 September.
Shears, the lead singer of the Grammy Award-nominated band Scissor Sisters, takes over the role of the Emcee from Mason Alexander Park. He is also known for playing Charlie Price in Kinky Boots and writing music for the musical Tammy Faye alongside Elton John.
Taylor is best known for her pop music career under the stage name Self Esteem. She will make her stage debut with Cabaret, assuming the role of Sally Bowles from Maude Apatow.
Also joining the company on 25 September are Wilf Scolding as Ernst Ludwig, Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie, Liv Alexander as Texas, Natalie Chua as Frenchie, Taite-Elliot Drew as Hans, Damon Gould as Victor, El Haq Latief as Helga, and Travis Ross as Bobby, joining Laura Delany as Rosie, Grant Neal as Herman/Max and Hicaro Nicolai as Lulu.
The current Cabaret cast also includes continuing members Nathan Ives-Moiba as Clifford Bradshaw, Beverley Klein as Fraulein Schneider, Teddy Kempner as Herr Schultz, and Emily Benjamin as the Sally Bowles alternate.
The cast is completed by Rebecca Lisewski, Ela Lisondra, Nic Myers (who becomes the Sally Bowles alternate on 19 October), Andy Rees, Toby Turpin, and Patrick Wilden.
Cabaret, the classic Kander and Ebb musical, charts the romance between writer Clifford and singer Sally at a nightclub amid the rise of the Weimar Republic. Director Rebecca Frecknall's production transforms the Playhouse Theatre into the Kit Kat Club and won seven Olivier Awards in 2022, including Best Musical Revival.
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Photo credit: Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor. (Photo courtesy of production)
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?
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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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