Shona McGarty and Frances Mayli McCann join From The Heart

Shona McGarty and Frances Mayli McCann have joined the cast of From The Heart as behind-the-scenes photos of the cast in rehearsals have been released ahead of its return to the West End’s Garrick Theatre this October.

From The Heart has added Eastenders actress Shona McGarty and Olivier Award nominee Frances Mayli McCann (The Great Gatsby) to its cast. They join previously announced cast members, including Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe, Caroline O’Connor, Michael D. Xavier.

Oscar-winning lyricist Don Black’s cabaret celebration is designed to be his personal tribute to the New York cabaret scene that inspired his five-decade career, which has taken in Sunset Boulevard, Aspects of Love, Tell Me on a Sunday and five James Bond themes.

This version of the show aims to be its most ambitious incarnation yet, following acclaimed concert performances in 2025. It is directed by Nick Winston (Bonnie & Clyde, Calamity Jane). It will open at the Garrick Theatre on 8 October 2026.

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Photos: Shona McGarty & Frances Mayli McCann in rehearsals

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Cast & creative highlights

McGarty’s casting marks her first West End musical role, following her long-running stint on EastEnders and appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! McCann, meanwhile, returns to the West End fresh from Bonnie & Clyde, reuniting her with that show’s director, Nick Winston.

The production also brings together some starry songwriting names behind the scenes, with Black’s new songs co-written with Gary Barlow, Natasha Bedingfield, David Arnold, Debbie Wiseman and Mike Batt, alongside his best-loved standards, including “Born Free”, “Ben”, “Love Changes Everything” and “To Sir With Love”, plus a dedicated salute to his James Bond songbook.

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