Katie Hall and Matt Willis to star in 'Cabaret' in the West End
Katie Hall is best known for her long relationship with Les Misérables, while Matt Willis is a former Busted band member and Brit Award winner.
Summary
- Katie Hall and Matt Willis will be Cabaret's new Sally Bowles and Emcee
- They take over from Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney
- Cabaret is set in 1930s Berlin and tells the story of American writer Clifford Bradshaw who falls for his new home and cabaret singer Sally Bowles
West End star Katie Hall and former Busted band member Matt Willis will play the new Sally Bowles and Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London. They will begin performances at the Playhouse Theatre from 26 January 2026.
They take over from Broadway duo Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada, and join Baker Mukasa as Clifford Bradshaw, Ruthie Henshall as Fraulein Schneider, Robert Hands as Herr Schultz, Lucas Koch as Ernst Ludwig and Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie.
The cast is completed by Joe Atkinson, Xavion Campbell-Brown, Olivia-Rose Deer, Anya Ferdinand, Danny Fogarty, Adrian Grove, Ela Lisondra, Hícaro Nicolai, Andy Rees, Alexandra Regan, Manu Sarswat, Tom Scanlon, Eva-Rose Tanaka, Marina Tavolieri, and Lucy Young.
Hall is best known for her long relationship with Les Misérables, recently starring as Fantine in the musical's 40th anniversary at the Sondheim Theatre. Her other credits include The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Oklahoma!, Fiddler on the Roof, and West Side Story. Actor, presenter and singer Willis rose to fame in band Busted and has since starred as Fiyero in Wicked, Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors, Nick Hurley in Flashdance, Chuck Cranston in Footloose, and Dr. Pomatter in Waitress. Most recently, he has co-hosted Netflix’s Love is Blind UK, alongside his wife Emma Willis. Hall and Willis's final performance will be 23 May 2026.
Cabaret will also be welcoming new members into their Prologue Company from 9 February 2026, including Isobel Bates, Jonathan Charles, Shanelle Clemenson, Zara Liu, Brian James O’Sullivan, and Shiho Yokoyama.
Existing company members include Rachel Benson, Ami Benton, Andrew Linnie, Dak Mashava, and Jack William Parry.
Matt Willis is not scheduled to perform on 18 March at 2.00pm and 7.30pm, 26 March at 7.30pm, 27 March at 7.30pm, and 28 March at 2.00pm and 7.30pm. At these performances, the role of Emcee will be played by Joe Atkinson.
Featuring songs such as "Wilkommen", "Don’t Tell Mama", and "Maybe This Time", John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Joe Masteroff's musical is set in 1930s Berlin and tells the story of American writer Clifford Bradshaw who falls for his new home and cabaret singer Sally Bowles, as the shadow of Nazism begins to take over.
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Photo credit: Katie Hall and Matt Willis. (Photo by Jay Brooks)
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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