High Society

About High Society

High Society at the Barbican Centre is Cole Porter’s musical about a society wedding that starts to unravel when old flames, new flames and a tabloid reporter arrive at a waterfront estate.

The production features a 28-strong cast and a full size orchestra, with songs from 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 and True Love.

Helen George stars as Tracy Lord, with Felicity Kendal also appearing, and the production is led by a multi award-winning creative team including Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

Before you book

Suitable for children: To be confirmed. No refunds or exchanges after purchase.

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 and Felicity Kendal appears in the production. Julian Ovenden is also listed, with specific performance changes noted: Helen George will not appear on Wed 1st and Fri 3rd July and 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.