Final casting has been announced for the forthcoming London revival of High Society, which opens at the Barbican Theatre on 19 May 2026.
The strictly limited season will run until 11 July, with a press night scheduled for 3 June.
Helen George and Felicity Kendal will lead the production, joined by Freddie Fox, Julian Ovenden, Carly Mercedes Dyer, Nigel Lindsay and Malcolm Sinclair.
Freddie Fox will play Mike Connor, with Julian Ovenden appearing as Dexter Haven and Carly Mercedes Dyer as Liz.
Nigel Lindsay takes on the role of Uncle Willie, while Malcolm Sinclair will play Seth Lord.
The wider cast includes Naomi Pacquette, David Seadon-Young, 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 and Lucy Rice.
Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, the production features choreography by Anthony Van Laast and musical supervision by Stephen Ridley, leading a full orchestra.
Freddie Fox said “I couldn’t be more excited to be making my musical theatre debut in HIGH SOCIETY at the Barbican Theatre. It’s the realisation of a boyhood dream for me, and I can’t wait to dive into this world, the music and the sheer joy of Cole Porter.”
Julian Ovenden added “I’m absolutely thrilled to be returning to musical theatre; there’s nothing quite like the energy of a live audience and this show is pure delight from start to finish.”
Producer Sir Howard Panter said “HIGH SOCIETY is a musical that sparkles with wit, romance and sheer theatrical joy, and we’re absolutely thrilled that the extraordinary talented actors Freddie Fox, Julian Ovenden, Carly Mercedes Dyer, Nigel Lindsay and Malcolm Sinclair will be joining Helen George and Felicity Kendal at the Barbican this summer.”
With music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Arthur Kopit, the musical is based on Philip Barry’s play The Philadelphia Story and features songs including Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, I Love Paris, Well Did You Evah? and True Love.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
