Cabaret

About Cabaret

Cabaret at London’s Playhouse Theatre is a new West End production set at the Kit Kat Club. It has won a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival, and brings the theatre’s transformation into the club setting to the heart of the show.

The production features the songs Wilkommen, Don’t Tell Mama, Mein Herr, Maybe This Time, Money and the title number Cabaret. It is based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Joe Masteroff.

This is an intimate production of one of musical theatre’s best-known titles, presented in a setting that recreates the Kit Kat Club in London’s Playhouse Theatre.

Running time: Approx. 2hrs 45mins, including interval. Act 1 runs for 1 hour 40 minutes and Act 2 runs for 45 minutes.

Before you book

The venue opens 75 minutes before the start time and you should arrive 30 minutes before the performance. Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable point, which may be the interval.

Once the show begins, readmission to the auditorium cannot be guaranteed if you leave your seat, and there may be a wait of up to 30 minutes before you can return. No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase.

Venue

London’s Playhouse Theatre
Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5DE

For access bookings, call the Access Booking Line on 0333 009 5399.

Current cast

Matt Willis is not scheduled to perform on Wednesday 18th March at 2.00pm and 7.30pm, Thursday 26th March at 7.30pm, Friday 27th March at 7.30pm and Saturday 28th March at 2.00pm and 7.30pm. At those performances, the role of Emcee will be played by Joe Atkinson.