Luke Treadaway and Cara Delevingne to join 'Cabaret' in the West End
Delevingne has starred in the films Paper Towns and Suicide Squad, and Treadaway won an Olivier for his role in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Luke Treadaway and Cara Delevingne will join the cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club as The Emcee and Sally Bowles from 11 March.
Model and actress Delevingne said: “There are no words to explain the excitement I have to return home to make my stage debut in such an iconic role. I am so inspired by the brilliant actors who have played Sally in past productions around the world and in this one in the West End. I cannot wait to be a part of this brilliant cast and production.”
Olivier Award winner Treadaway added: “I can’t wait to become a member of the Kit Kat Club and join this extraordinary production. It’s a huge thrill to be asked to take this on and I’m very excited to get started.”
They join Michael Ahomka-Lindsay as Clifford Bradshaw, Beverley Klein as Fraulein Schneider, and Teddy Kempner as Herr Schultz. Nic Myers plays the role of Sally Bowles once a week.
The cast is completed by 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, Travis Ross as Bobby, Laura Delany as Rosie, Grant Neal as Herman/Max, and Hicaro Nicolai as Lulu. Rebecca Lisewski, Ela Lisondra, Nic Myers, Andy Rees, Toby Turpin, and Patrick Wilden also star.
Cabaret has music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. The musical on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood.
The rest of the creative team includes Rebecca Frecknall (director), Tom Scutt (set and costume designer), Julia Cheng (choreographer), Jennifer Whyte (musical supervisor), Ben Ferguson (musical director), Isabella Byrd (lighting designer), and Nick Lidster (sound designer).
The musical features the songs "Willkommen," "Don’t Tell Mama," "Mein Herr," "Maybe This Time," "Money," and the title number.
The Broadway production of Cabaret starring Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin will open at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre in April.
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Photo credit: Luke Treadaway and Cara Delevingne. (Photos by Jay Brooks and Emilio Madrid)
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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