High Society

About High Society

High Society at the Barbican Centre is Cole Porter’s musical about a society wedding that begins to unravel at a waterfront estate, as old flames, new flames and a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter all arrive at the same time.

Helen George stars as glamorous socialite Tracy Lord, with Felicity Kendal also appearing, alongside a full size orchestra. The score includes Just One Of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, I Love Paris, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?, Well, Did you Evah and True Love.

Presented as a new production by a multi award-winning creative team, including Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast, the show brings Cole Porter’s Golden Age musical theatre writing to the stage.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. The production features a 28-strong cast and a full size orchestra.

Before you book

Age guidance: to be confirmed. Refunds and exchanges: no refunds or exchanges after purchase.

Cast changes: Helen George will not appear on Wed 1st and Fri 3rd July, when her role will be played by an understudy. Felicity Kendal is not scheduled to perform the matinee on Thu 9 Jul. Julian Ovenden is not scheduled to perform on Sat 20 Jun in either the matinee or evening performance.

Venue

Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

For more information regarding accessibility at this venue, please contact access@barbican.org.uk.

Current cast

Helen George stars as Tracy Lord, with Felicity Kendal also appearing. Julian Ovenden is named in the cast information for selected performances.