Freddie Fox will make his musical theater debut as the charismatic and unpredictable Mike Connor in the West End production of High Society.
From the producers of Cole Porter’s Anything Goes and Kiss Me Kate, the run at the Barbican Theatre opens on May 19 for a limited eight-week season, followed by a major 20-week U.K. & Ireland tour.
Starring alongside Fox, best known for roles in Slow Horses, The Sandman, and House of the Dragon, are Helen George (Call the Midwife) and Felicity Kendal (The Good Life). They’ll be joined by Downton Abbey‘s Julian Ovenden as the suave, sophisticated Dexter Haven, Carly Mercedes Dyer (Anything Goes) as the sharp-witted Liz, Nigel Lindsay (Mobland) as Uncle Willie, and Malcolm Sinclair (Pie in the Sky) as Seth Lord.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be making my musical theater debut in High Society at the Barbican Theatre,” said Fox. “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.”
This production is brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, including renowned director Rachel Kavanaugh (currently directing Hugh Bonneville in Shadowlands at the Aldwych Theatre), choreographer Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia), with musical supervision by Stephen Ridley (The King and I) leading a full orchestra.
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.”
“Alongside the rest of our fabulous cast, each of these performers brings a unique brilliance, charisma and musicality that will truly capture the glamor and sophistication of this beloved Cole Porter musical for London audiences from May onwards.”
