High Society

About High Society

High Society at the Barbican Centre brings Cole Porter’s musical to the stage in a new production featuring Helen George as Tracy Lord, alongside Felicity Kendal. The story follows preparations for the society wedding of the year, as old flames, new flames and a tabloid reporter turn a glamorous waterfront estate into a scene of mounting chaos.

The production features a full-size orchestra and a score drawn 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. It is brought to the Barbican by a multi award-winning creative team including Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast.

The cast is 28-strong, presenting a large-scale musical production with the emphasis on Porter’s songs, social comedy and the unraveling wedding plans at the heart of the story.

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

Before you book

Children: suitability for children is to be confirmed.

Cast change: on Wed 1st and Fri 3rd July, Helen George will not appear and the role will be played by an understudy.

Refunds: 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, with Felicity Kendal also in the production. The cast comprises 28 performers and is accompanied by a full-size orchestra. On Wed 1st and Fri 3rd July, Helen George will be replaced by an understudy.