• Venue Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club), London
  • Performance dates Booking to 30 January 2027
  • Running time 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 13+ recommended age

Book tickets for the Olivier Award-winning revival of legendary musical Cabaret, now playing at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre in London’s West End 

Cabaret in London 

Leave your troubles at the door and take a seat at the hottest club in town. This electrifying revival places audiences inside the world of 1930s Berlin nightlife, making Cabaret one of the most thrilling West End theatre experiences currently in London. 

Nominated for 11 Olivier Awards and winning 7 including Best Musical Revival, Cabaret remains one of the most influential musicals ever written.  

Featuring unforgettable songs, including ‘Willkommen,’ ‘Maybe This Time,’ and ‘Don’t Tell Mama,’ this acclaimed revival is one of the most celebrated productions in the West End.  

Star Casting in Cabaret 

Known for its rotating star casting, Cabaret regularly has major West End performers joining the show for limited runs. With new performers announced throughout the year, audiences can experience fresh interpretations of these iconic roles at the Kit Kat Club London.  

Joining the cast as the Emcee and Sally Bowles on 21 September are stage and screen stars Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect) and Sarah Hyland (Modern Family). Astin’s final performance will be Saturday 12 December 2026, with Hyland’s run concluding Saturday 23 January 2027.

This bold reimagining of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s Tony Award-winning musical is led by Olivier Award-winning director Rebecca Frecknall, in a bold immersive production that transforms the Playhouse Theatre into the decadent Kit Kat Club London. 

Book Cabaret tickets  

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club London is now booking until 30 January 2027 and demand for tickets remains high. Book your tickets now so you don’t miss out on this Olivier Award-winning revival.   

More About the Show

Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Club London, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a dazzling ensemble take to the stage to entertain the crowd.

But outside the club, life in Berlin is becoming increasingly uncertain. As political tensions rise in pre-war Germany, the carefree world of the Kit Kat Club begins to collide with darker realities.

Combining unforgettable music, striking choreography and powerful storytelling, Cabaret The Musical London remains one of the most compelling and thought-provoking shows currently playing in the West End.

Why See Cabaret in London

Olivier Award-winning revival
Cabaret won seven Olivier Awards in 2022, including Best Musical Revival, making it one of the most celebrated productions in the West End.

Immersive theatre experience
The Playhouse Theatre has been completely transformed into the famous Kit Kat Club London, placing audiences at the centre of the action.

Iconic musical theatre score
Hear unforgettable songs including Willkommen, Maybe This Time, Don’t Tell Mama, Mein Herr and Money.

A legendary West End musical
Cabaret remains one of the most influential musicals ever written and continues to captivate audiences in London’s West End.

Book Cabaret Tickets London

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club London is now playing at the Playhouse Theatre in London’s West End, booking until 30 January 2027.

Demand for Cabaret tickets London remains high following its Olivier Award-winning revival, and Cabaret West End tickets are now available for upcoming performances.

★★★★★
“It is astonishing”
Independent
★★★★★
“Stunning, breathlessly exciting”
The Standard
★★★★★
“Sensational”
Financial Times

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Sarah Hyland in Cabaret
Sarah Hyland in Cabaret
Baker Mukasa
Baker Mukasa
Ruthie Henshall
Ruthie Henshall

Who is in the cast of Cabaret?

  • Emcee: Skylar Astin (until 12 December 2026) 
  • Sally Bowles: Sarah Hyland (until 23 January 2027)
  • Clifford Bradshaw: Baker Mukasa
  • Fraulein Schneider: Ruthie Henshall
  • Herr Schultz: Robert Hands
  • Ernst Ludwig: Ronan Burns
  • Fraulein Kost / Fritzie: Lindsay Atherton

The Ensemble are: Joe Atkinson, Xavion Campbell-Brown, Olivia-Rose Deer, Anya Ferdinand, Danny Fogarty, Adrian Grove, Eva-Rose Tanaka, Lily Frances, Peter Houston, Samuel How, Bailey Johnson, Ellie Mitchell, Kirsty Anne Shaw, Natasha Wilde and Nicky Wong Rush.

The Prologue Company are Isobel Bates, Rachel Benson, Ami Benton, Jonathan Charles, Shanelle Clemenson, Andrew Linnie, Zara Liu, Dak Mashava, Brian James O’Sullivan, Jack William Parry and Shiho Yokoyama.

 

Cabaret – Past performers:

Past performers in the show include Eva Noblezada, Hannah Dodd, Marisha Wallace, Katherine Langford, Rhea Norwood, Cara Delevingne, Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem, Maude Apatow, Madeline Brewer, Amy Lennox and Jessie Buckley as Sally Bowles; and Reeve Carney, Rob Madge, Billy Porter, Adam Gillen, Layton Williams, Luke Treadaway, Jake Shears, Mason Alexander Park, Callum Scott Howells, Fra Fee, and Eddie Redmayne as The Emcee

Who are the creative team of Cabaret?

  • Music: John Kander
  • Lyrics: Fred Ebb
  • Book: Joe Masteroff
  • Based on the play by: John Van Druten
  • Based on stories by: Christopher Isherwood
  • Director: Rebecca Frecknall
  • Set & Costume Design: Tom Scutt
  • Choreography: Julia Cheng
  • Musical Supervision: Jennifer Whyte
  • Musical Direction: Ben van Tienen
  • Lighting Design: Isabella Byrd
  • Sound Design: Nick Lidster
  • Casting Director: Stuart Burt
  • Original Associate Director & Prologue Director: Jordan Fein
  • Prologue Composer & Musical Director: Angus MacRae

Important Notes

Videos & Photos: May feature previous casts

Cast availability: The Producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist – which is always subject to illness, injury and statutory holiday entitlement.

 

From 22nd September 2026, Tuesday evening performances of Cabaret will move to 7pm. All other performance times remain the same.

Venue Information

Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club) , Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5DE

Nearest Tube or Train: Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453

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Critics' reviews of Cabaret

★★★★★ “It is astonishing” Independent

★★★★★ “Stunning, breathlessly exciting” The Standard

★★★★★ “Sublime” The Stage

★★★★★ “Sensational” Financial Times

★★★★ “This blinder of a show” The Guardian

★★★★ “The West End’s hottest ticket” Daily Mail

★★★★ “Mesmerisingly good” The Times

★★★★ “This spectacular Kander & Ebb revival” TimeOut

★★★★ “The most eagerly anticipated theatrical event of the year” i News

★★★★★ "Kill for a ticket" - The Telegraph

Average Critics' Review Score: 4.4 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ (9)
Also see: Cabaret Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Cabaret is playing at the Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club) in London
The running time of Cabaret is 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Cabaret are: 13+ recommended age
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Cabaret, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Cabaret has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday

Cabaret is set in 1930s Berlin and follows the lives of performers and patrons at the Kit Kat Club as political tensions rise in Germany.

Cabaret is recommended for audiences aged 13 and over due to mature themes.

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