Cabaret
Cabaret Trailer
Matt Willis, as Emcee, stands centre stage with performers, vibrant costumes, and dramatic lighting in the background.
Katie Hall as Sally Bowles, wearing a sequined dress, performing on stage with dramatic lighting.
Matt Willis, as the Emcee, poses with a dramatic expression, wearing makeup, a bow tie, and a green hat.
Matt Willis, as Emcee, stands centre stage in a black suit, surrounded by performers in vibrant costumes.
Katie Hall as Sally Bowles, wearing a sparkly black dress, performing on stage with dramatic lighting.
Matt Willis as Emcee and Katie Hall as Sally Bowles perform on stage, dressed in vibrant costumes.
Katie Hall as Sally Bowles, holding a crystal bowl, gazes thoughtfully with a soft expression.
Matt Willis, dressed in a clown costume, stands on stage as the emcee, engaging the audience.
Matt Willis as Emcee and Katie Hall as Sally Bowles, both in theatrical costumes, shushing the audience.
Matt Willis, as Emcee, performs on stage in a tuxedo, with dramatic lighting and a vibrant backdrop.

Cabaret
Tickets From £37.15

Venue

Playhouse Theatre

In here, life is beautiful.

In a time when the world is changing forever, there is one place where everyone can be free… This is Berlin. Relax. Loosen up. Be yourself.

One of the most successful musicals of all time, Cabaret features the songs Wilkommen, Don’t Tell Mama, Mein Herr, Maybe This Time, Money and the title number. It has music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood.

Winner of 7 Olivier Awards including Best Actress in a Musical (Jessie Buckley), Best Actor in a Musical (Eddie Redmayne), Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Liza Sadovy), Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Elliot Levey) Best Musical Revival, Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director, d&b audiotechnik Award for Best Sound Design.

Booking Until

27/01/2027

Running Time

2h45, inc. interval

Genre

Musical

Age & Content

13+

Please Note:

This production contains adult content and the appearance of firearms on stage. There is one sudden & unexpected loud noise that occurs near the beginning of Act 2.

Cast:

Katie Hall (Until 23 May) Joy Woods (From 25 May) as

Sally Bowles

Matt Willis (Until 23 May) Jamie Muscato (From 25 May) as

The Emcee

Baker Mukasa as

Clifford Bradshaw

Ruthie Henshall as

Fraulein Schneider

Robert Hands as

Herr Schultz

Lucas Koch as

Ernst Ludwig

Jessica Kirton as

Fraulein Kost / Fritzie

Joe Atkinson as

Victor

Xavion Campbell Brown as

Bobby

Olivia-Rose Deer as

Helga

Anya Ferdinand as

Texas

Adrian Grove as

Herman / Max

Hícaro Nicolai as

Lulu

Alexandra Regan as

Rosie

Alexandra Regan as

Rosie / Assistant Dance Captain

Tom Scanlon as

Hans

Eva-Rose Tanaka as

Frenchie

Rachel Benson, Joseph Hardy, James Hastings, Dak Mashava, Nethra Menon, Oluwatosin Omotosho & Jack William Parry as

Prologue Company

Danny Fogarty, Manu Sarswat, Marina Tavolieri & Lucy Young as

Swing

Ela Lisondra as

Swing / Dance Captain

Andy Rees as

Swing / Fight Captain

Ami Benton as

Prologue Company / Swing / Dance Captain

Andrew Linnie as

Prologue Company / Music Captain

Jazmyn Raikes & Kristin Wei Wong as

Prologue Company / Swing

Creative:

Music by -

John Kander

Lyrics by -

Fred Ebb

Book by -

Joe Masteroff

Director -

Rebecca Frecknall

Set and Costume Designer -

Tom Scutt

Choreographer -

Julia Cheng

Musical Supervisor -

Jennifer Whyte

Lighting Designer -

Isabella Byrd

Sound Designer -

Nick Lidster

Casting Director -

Stuart Burt

Associate Director and Prologue Director -

Jordan Fein

Prologue Composer and Musical Director -

Angus Macrae

Musical Director -

Ben Ferguson

Fight Director -

Jonathan Holby

Dialect Coach -

Michaela Kennen

Vocal Coaches -

Claire Underwood and Mark Meylan

Producers -

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions / Underbelly

Resident Director -

Lauren Dickson

Associate Choreographer -

Kayla Lomas-Kirton

Resident Choreographer -

Alanna Kajdi

Costume Supervisor -

Lucy Martin

Props Supervisors -

Lisa Buckley & Mary Halliday

Wigs Supervisor -

Sam Cox

Make-Up Supervisor -

Guy Common

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

Cabaret is playing at Playhouse Theatre in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
In here, life is beautiful. In a time when the world is changing forever, there is one place where everyone can be free… This is Berlin. Relax. Loosen up. Be yourself.
The running time for Cabaret is 2h45, inc. interval. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
Cabaret is recommended for ages 13+. If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
Tickets for Cabaret go on sale from 11th May 2022. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for Cabaret online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
Cabaret features a cast including Katie Hall (Until 23 May) Joy Woods (From 25 May) (Sally Bowles), Matt Willis (Until 23 May) Jamie Muscato (From 25 May) (The Emcee), Baker Mukasa (Clifford Bradshaw), Ruthie Henshall (Fraulein Schneider), Robert Hands (Herr Schultz), Lucas Koch (Ernst Ludwig), Jessica Kirton (Fraulein Kost / Fritzie), Joe Atkinson (Victor), Xavion Campbell Brown (Bobby), Olivia-Rose Deer (Helga), Anya Ferdinand (Texas), Adrian Grove (Herman / Max), Hícaro Nicolai (Lulu), Alexandra Regan (Rosie), Alexandra Regan (Rosie / Assistant Dance Captain), Tom Scanlon (Hans), Eva-Rose Tanaka (Frenchie), Rachel Benson, Joseph Hardy, James Hastings, Dak Mashava, Nethra Menon, Oluwatosin Omotosho & Jack William Parry (Prologue Company), Danny Fogarty, Manu Sarswat, Marina Tavolieri & Lucy Young (Swing), Ela Lisondra (Swing / Dance Captain), Andy Rees (Swing / Fight Captain), Ami Benton (Prologue Company / Swing / Dance Captain), Andrew Linnie (Prologue Company / Music Captain), Jazmyn Raikes & Kristin Wei Wong (Prologue Company / Swing). Casting can vary by date, so if you’re booking specifically to see a particular performer, it’s worth checking any casting notes for your chosen performance.
Cabaret is written by Joe Masteroff and this production is directed by Rebecca Frecknall. The creative team shapes the tone, pacing and staging style, so if you’re choosing shows based on writers or directors you love, these credits can help you decide whether Cabaret is the right pick.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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