Freddie Fox will make his musical theater debut as the charismatic and unpredictable Mike Connor in the West End production of High society.
From the producers of Cole Porter Anything goes and Kiss me Katethe show will open at the Barbican Theater on May 19 for a limited eight-week season, followed by a 20-week major UK and Irish tour.
Starring alongside Foxx, who is best known for his roles in… Slow horses, Hypnoticand Dragon HouseShe is Helen George (Call your midwife(And Felicity Kendall)The good life). He will join them Downton AbbeyJulian Ovenden as the sweet and sophisticated Dexter Haven, Carly Mercedes Dyer (Anything goes(as sharp Liz, Nigel Lindsay)Moland(As Uncle Willie and Malcolm Sinclair)Pie in the sky) as a Sith Lord.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be making my musical theater debut High society “At the Barbican Theatre. It’s the fulfillment of a childhood dream for me, and I can’t wait to immerse myself in this world, the music and the sheer joy of Cole Porter,” Fox said.
This production is brought to life by an award-winning creative team, including acclaimed director Rachel Cavanaugh (who is currently directing Hugh Bonneville in Shadowlands At the Aldwych Theatre), choreographer Anthony van Laast (Mamma mia(Under musical supervision by Stephen Ridley)The king and I) He conducts a full orchestra.
Producer Sir Howard Panter said:High society “It is a musical that sparkles with wit, romance and sheer theatrical joy, and we are thrilled that the exceptionally talented actors Freddie Fox, Julian Ovenden, Carly Mercedes Dyer, Nigel Lindsay and Malcolm Sinclair will be joining Helen George and Felicity Kendall at the Barbican this summer.”
“Along with the rest of our fantastic cast, each of these artists brings brilliance, charisma and unique music that will truly capture the magic and sophistication of this much-loved Cole Porter musical for London audiences from May onwards.”
