The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of High Society, which follows a record-breaking season at London’s Barbican Theatre.
The acclaimed production, featuring music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Arthur Kopit, achieved the highest-grossing week for a musical in the venue’s history, taking more than £760,000 in a single week and setting a new record for the highest-grossing performance at the Barbican.
Joining the previously announced cast of Helen George, Freddie Fox, Nigel Lindsay, Julian Ovenden, Malcolm Sinclair, David Seadon-Young and Naomi Pacquette are Carly Mercedes Dyer as Liz Imbrie and Josefina Gabrielle as Mother Lord.
The production begins a six-month UK and Ireland tour at High Wycombe Swan on 16 July, following what has been described as a record-breaking summer run in London.
Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, the production also reunites audiences with legendary choreographer Anthony Van Laast and musical supervisor Stephen Ridley.
Featuring some of Cole Porter’s most beloved songs, including Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, I Love Paris, Well Did You Evah?, Just One Of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, You’re Sensational and True Love, the musical tells the story of a society wedding thrown into chaos by old romances, new passions and a scandal-hungry reporter.
Dyer continues in the role of Liz following the Barbican run. The WhatsOnStage Award winner and Olivier Award nominee is known for performances in Anything Goes, Singin’ in the Rain and A Chorus Line.
Gabrielle joins the company following a distinguished career that has included leading roles in Oklahoma!, Carousel, The Witches of Eastwick, Mamma Mia!, 42nd Street, Follies and Les Misérables.
The additional cast includes 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, Lucy Rice and Maddie Harper.
Producer Sir Howard Panter said: “We are delighted that Carly Mercedes Dyer will continue with High Society for the UK tour, bringing her exceptional talent and charisma to audiences across the country. We are equally thrilled to welcome Josefina Gabrielle to the company whose extraordinary warmth, elegance and experience make her a wonderful addition to the cast. Together they will make this a truly outstanding company – I know audiences across the UK are going to love this glorious production.”
Presented by Howard Panter for Trafalgar Theatre Productions and Brian and Dayna Lee, the tour will visit High Wycombe, Cardiff, Southend, Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Norwich, Salford, Bromley, Dublin, Canterbury, Nottingham and Eastbourne.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
