High Society Revival Announces Full Cast
The highly anticipated revival of High Society will make its debut this summer, with the full cast now confirmed. This musical features the timeless music and lyrics of Cole Porter and is adapted from Arthur Kopit’s book.
Performance Details
- Start Date: 19 May 2026
- End Date: 11 July 2026
- Location: Barbican, London
This production is under the direction of Rachel Kavanaugh, with choreography by Anthony Van Laast. The musical supervision is managed by Stephen Ridley, who will conduct a full orchestra.
About the Musical
High Society draws inspiration from Philip Barry’s play, The Philadelphia Story. It includes enduring Porter songs such as:
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
- I Love Paris
- Well, Did You Evah?
- Just One of Those Things
- Let’s Misbehave
- You’re Sensational
- True Love
The narrative centers around a society wedding where past relationships resurface, complicated by the presence of an intrusive reporter.
Cast and Creative Team
Joining previously announced stars Helen George and Felicity Kendal are:
- Freddie Fox as Mike Connor
- Julian Ovenden as Dexter Haven
- Carly Mercedes Dyer as Liz
- Nigel Lindsay as Uncle Willie
- Malcolm Sinclair as Seth Lord
The cast is further complemented by a talented ensemble, including:
- Naomi Pacquette
- David Seadon-Young
- James Hume
- Bethany Adamson
- David Austin-Barnes
- Jabari Braham
- George Bray
- Andrew Coshan
- Jordan Crouch
- Frances Dee
- Aaron Elijah
- Tosca Fischer
- Jacob Fisher
- Heather Jackson
- Aoife Kenny
- Nell Martin
- Isabel Snaas
- Thomas Inge
- Robin Kent
- Imogen Bailey
- Lucy Rice
Producer Howard Panter expressed enthusiasm for the cast, noting their unique talents and attributes. He emphasized the musical’s ability to convey glamour and sophistication, promising an enjoyable experience for London audiences.
Production Team
The creative team includes:
- Tom Rogers – Set Designer
- Adam Fisher – Sound Designer
- Howard Hudson – Lighting Designer
- Jon Morrell – Costume Designer
- Helen Keane – Wigs Designer
High Society is produced by Howard Panter for Trafalgar Theatre Productions in collaboration with Brian and Dayna Lee, and presented in association with the Barbican.
Further details about the production can be found in the El-Balad tour guide.
