High Society

About High Society

High Society at the Barbican Centre is Cole Porter’s musical comedy about the society wedding of the year, where old flames, new flames and a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter turn a waterfront estate celebration into chaos. It combines Golden Age musical theatre with a full-size orchestra and songs 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 glamorous socialite Tracy Lord, with Felicity Kendal also appearing in a production by a multi award-winning creative team including Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast. The cast is 28-strong.

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

Before you book

Suitable for children: to be confirmed. On Wed 1st and Fri 3rd July, Helen George will not appear and her role will be played by an understudy. Felicity Kendal is not scheduled to perform the matinee performance on Thu 9 Jul. Julian Ovenden is not scheduled to perform on Sat 20 Jun in both the matinee and evening performance. 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 joining the cast. Julian Ovenden is named in the performance information, and the production features a 28-strong cast and a full-size orchestra.