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High Society
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Venue

Barbican Theatre

Clear your diary, because you’re invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter’s, High Society.

Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer’s most eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism at the Barbican.

Helen George (Call the Midwife, The King and I) stars as glamorous socialite Tracy Lord and is joined by Felicity Kendal (Rosemary and Thyme, Anything Goes), alongside a full size orchestra, delivering a score overflowing with the best of Cole Porter’s songbook including Just One Of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, I Love Paris, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?, Well, Did you Evah, True Love and many more.

Join the 28-strong cast for this lavish new production as plans for the society wedding of the year descend into chaos, with old flames and new flames vying for attention as a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at the waterfront estate.

Brought to life by a multi award-winning creative team, including Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast, Cole Porter’s High Society declares the summer season officially open!

Closing

11/07/2026

Running Time

2h30, inc. interval

Genre

Musical

Age & Content

8+

Cast:

Helen George as

Tracey Lord

Felicity Kendal as

Mother Lord

Freddie Fox as

Mike Connor

Julian Ovenden as

Dexter Haven

Nigel Lindsay as

Uncle Willie

Carly Mercedes Dyer as

Liz Imbrie

Malcolm Sinclair as

Seth Lord

Naomi Pacquette as

Dinah Lord

David Seandon-Young as

George Kittredge

James Hume as

Chester / Butler

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 as

Ensemble

Thomas Inge as

Swing / Dance Captain

Robin Kent, Imogen Bailey & Lucy Rice as

Swing

Creative:

Music & Lyrics -

Cole Porter

Book -

Arthur Kopit

Additional Lyrics -

Susan Birkenhead

Director -

Rachel Kavanaugh

Choreographer -

Anthony Van Laast

Musical Supervisor & Director -

Stephen Ridley

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

High Society is playing at Barbican 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.
The society wedding of the year descend into chaos, with old flames and new flames vying for attention as a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at the waterfront estate.
The running time for High Society is 2h30, inc. interval. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
High Society is recommended for ages 8+. 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.
High Society opens on 19th May 2026 and is currently scheduled to run until 11th July 2026. If you’re planning a trip or booking for a specific week, check the performance calendar for dates and availability, as popular performances can sell faster closer to the run.
Tickets for High Society go on sale from 9th December 2025. 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 High Society online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
High Society features a cast including Helen George (Tracey Lord), Felicity Kendal (Mother Lord), Freddie Fox (Mike Connor), Julian Ovenden (Dexter Haven), Nigel Lindsay (Uncle Willie), Carly Mercedes Dyer (Liz Imbrie), Malcolm Sinclair (Seth Lord), Naomi Pacquette (Dinah Lord), David Seandon-Young (George Kittredge), James Hume (Chester / Butler), 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 (Ensemble), Thomas Inge (Swing / Dance Captain), Robin Kent, Imogen Bailey & Lucy Rice (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.
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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