- Running time Approx 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
- Age guidelines 8+
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Book tickets now for Cole Porter’s sparkling musical comedy High Society, starring Helen George, Freddie Fox and Julian Ovenden.
High Society UK Tour Tickets
Following a record-breaking season at the Barbican Theatre in London, High Society sets out on a UK tour.
Step into a world of champagne, romance, and old-school glamour with Cole Porter’s elegant musical, based onThe Philadelphia Story and the beloved MGM film. This dazzling revival is filled with wit, sophistication and irresistible songs, including ‘True Love,’ ‘Well, Did You Evah!,’ and ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’
A fabulous 28-strong cast is led by Call the Midwife’s Helen George as Tracy Lord and Josafina Gabriella (The Good Life) as Mother Lord, with Freddie Fox (Slow Horses), Julian Ovenden (South Pacific), Carly Mercedes Dyer (Anything Goes), Nigel Lindsay (Kiss Me, Kate) and Malcolm Sinclair (Pie in the Sky).
This sumptuous new production is brought to life by an multi-award-winning creative team, including renowned director Rachel Kavanaugh, legendary choreographer Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia!, Kiss Me, Kate) with musical supervision by Stephen Ridley (The King and I, Anything Goes).
A stylish, feel-good theatrical night out, book your tickets to the UK tour now.
What is High Society about?
Long Island socialite Tracy Lord is preparing for her lavish summer wedding at her opulent family estate. But the celebrations take an unexpected turn when her charismatic ex-husband arrives, determined to rekindle their romance.
Things become even more complicated when ambitious reporter Mike Connor turns up to cover the high-profile wedding and finds himself falling for the bride-to-be.
Caught between old love, new temptation and the expectations of high society, Tracy must decide where her heart truly lies in this witty, glamorous and champagne-fuelled romantic comedy.
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Who is in the cast of High Society?
- Helen George as Tracy Lord
- Josefina Gabrielle as Mother Lord
- Freddie Fox as Mike Connor
- Julian Ovenden as Dexter Haven
- Carly Mercedes Dyer as Liz Imbrie
- Nigel Lindsay as Uncle Willie
- Malcolm Sinclair as Seth Lord
- Naomi Pacquette as Dinah Lord
- David Seadon-Young as George Kittredge
- The wider company includes 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, Maddie Harper, Thomas Inge, Robin Kent and Lucy Rice.
Who are the creative team of High Society?
- Music and lyrics by Cole Porter
- Additional lyrics by Susan Birkenhead
- Book by Arthur Kopit
- Adapted from the play by Philip Barry
- Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh
- Choreographed by Anthony Van Laast
- Musical Supervisor and Director Stephen Ridley
- Anthony Van Laast Choreographer
- Set Designer Tom Rogers
- Costume Designer Jon Morrell
- Lighting Designer Howard Hudson
- Sound Designer Adam Fisher
- WHAM (Wig, Hair & Make Up) Designer Helen Keane for Campbell Young Associates
- Produced by Howard Panter for Trafalgar Theatre Productions and Brian and Dayna Lee
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AppleCritics' reviews of High Society
★★★★★ “Gorgeously glamorous... this summer's perfect party” The Times
★★★★★ “Takes the London stage by storm” Daily Express
★★★★ “This delightfully frothy High Society” The Telegraph
★★★★ “What a swellegent, elegant party” Daily Mail
★★★★ “A swell party” The Stage
★★★★ “A fizzy, fabulous summer party” London Theatre
★★★★ “A dazzling, seductive night at the theatre” What's On Stage
“Poised, polished and studded with diamond performances from a top-notch cast” Financial Times
“Helen George gives a star turn” The Standard
“Pure joy” TimeOut
“London's favourite musical romantic comedy” Classic FM
“Plenty of theatrical fizz” The Guardian
Frequently Asked Questions
High Society follows socialite Tracy Lord as her wedding plans are thrown into confusion by the arrival of her ex-husband and a reporter who may just steal her heart.
Helen George (Call the Midwife) stars as Tracy Lord, alongside Freddie Fox (Slow Horses, House of the Dragon), Nigel Lindsay (Kiss Me, Kate), Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton, Downton Abbey), Malcom Sinclair (Pie in the Sky), David Seadon-Young and Naomi Pacquette, Carly Mercedes Dyer and Josafina Gabriella
Yes, we recommend High Society for ages 12 and up. While the show is a feel-good musical filled with classic Cole Porter songs, the plot involves sophisticated themes like marriage and social drinking (the champagne-fuelled chaos). There is no strong language or violence, making it a stylish and witty night out for older children and families.
Yes, High Society is a classic romantic musical comedy. It is widely celebrated for its sparkling wit, glamorous misunderstandings, and champagne-fuelled chaos. Based on the 1939 play The Philadelphia Story, the musical features a legendary score by Cole Porter, including hits like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and Well, Did You Evah! It offers a stylish, feel-good theatrical experience centred on a high-society wedding gone wrong.
News about High Society
Everything you need to know about High Society at the Barbican Theatre
High Society reviews: sitcom star Felicity Kendal shines in lavish revival
First-look photos of High Society in London starring Helen George, Felicity Kendal, Freddie Fox, Julian Ovenden & Carly Mercedes Dyer
High Society starts tonight in London! Watch the cast’s show-stopping The One Show performance
Full cast for High Society at the Barbican Theatre: Freddie Fox & Julian Ovenden to join Helen George & Felicity Kendal
Kiss Me, Kate released on BBC iPlayer starring Adrian Dunbar & Stephanie J. Block
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