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Performance dates
Booking to 30 January 2027
Run time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Includes interval
785 reviews
Cabaret is unlike any other West End musical. This award-winning revival transforms the Kit Kat Club into a thrilling immersive experience where audiences become part of the action from the moment they arrive. With a rotating cast of acclaimed performers and a venue redesigned into a decadent 1930s Berlin nightclub, Cabaret continues to captivate audiences night after night. Featuring unforgettable songs, electrifying choreography and multiple Olivier Award wins, this is theatre at its boldest and most unforgettable.
The Kit Kat Club is inspired by the underground clubs of Weimar-era Berlin, where freedom, rebellion and performance collided during a politically turbulent period in history. The story of Cabaret draws from Christopher Isherwood’s experiences in 1930s Berlin and has become one of musical theatre’s most celebrated works. Today’s immersive West End production completely transforms the Playhouse Theatre into the Kit Kat Club, allowing audiences to step directly into the world of the show before the performance even begins.
Cabaret delivers a thrilling and immersive theatrical experience unlike anything else in the West End. The venue is transformed into a vibrant Berlin nightclub filled with live music, performers and an electric atmosphere that blurs the line between audience and stage, and with roaming musicians and dancers performing in the bar area when you arrive, the show begins long before the curtain rises. The production combines dazzling choreography, powerful storytelling and iconic songs including “Willkommen”, “Maybe This Time” and “Cabaret”. Beneath the glamour and decadence lies a darker story exploring love, identity and the rise of fascism in 1930s Germany. This rare blend of entertainment and emotional depth makes Cabaret an unforgettable night at the theatre and one of London’s must-see musicals.
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is not suitable for children under the age of 13.
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If you loved the immersive atmosphere of Cabaret London, there are plenty more unforgettable musicals to discover. Fans of Cabaret’s glamorous nightlife and seductive energy will love Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which delivers a similarly immersive experience with a modern pop soundtrack. If you enjoyed Cabaret’s darker themes and emotional depth, Hadestown offers a haunting and visually stunning theatrical journey. For audiences drawn to stories celebrating individuality and self-expression, Kinky Boots provides an uplifting and heartfelt musical experience.
Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Cabaret London, including details about the cast, themes, running time and why this immersive production has become one of the West End’s most talked-about musicals.
Cabaret is widely considered one of the best musicals currently playing in London. The immersive staging, powerful performances and iconic score combine to create an unforgettable theatre experience. Audiences are drawn into the world of the Kit Kat Club from the moment they arrive, making the production feel more like an event than a traditional musical. With award-winning direction, striking choreography and timeless songs, Cabaret continues to receive critical acclaim and standing ovations in the West End.
The 2026 Cabaret London cast includes Jamie Muscato as the Emcee and Joy Woods as Sally Bowles. The production also stars Baker Mukasa as Clifford Bradshaw, Ruthie Henshall as Fraulein Schneider and Robert Hands as Herr Schultz. The cast may change throughout the booking period, so audiences are encouraged to check the latest casting information before attending the show.
Yes, Cabaret is often considered a queer musical due to its exploration of sexuality, identity and freedom within the vibrant nightlife culture of 1930s Berlin. The show challenges social norms and celebrates self-expression while also examining the dangers of political extremism and intolerance. These themes, combined with the flamboyant and boundary-pushing atmosphere of the Kit Kat Club, have made Cabaret an enduring favourite within LGBTQ+ communities and beyond.
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has a running time of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including an interval. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early to fully experience the immersive pre-show entertainment and atmosphere inside the transformed venue before the performance begins.
PLEASE NOTE: The appearance of any particular performer cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that once the show begins, we cannot guarantee readmission to the auditorium if you need to leave your seat for any reason. This is for both your safety and the safety of the performers. It may be up to a 30 minute wait before you are allowed back to your seat. If you have any requirements which mean you're likely to need to leave the auditorium mid-show, please speak to member of staff before the show begins.**
Cabaret has announced new leading stars for its West End run this summer, with Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods joining the production as the Emcee and Sally Bowles.
The pair will begin performances at the Kit Kat Club from 25 May 2026. Muscato is currently scheduled to appear until 19 September, while Woods will play her final performance on 4 September. From 7 to 19 September, Marina Tavolieri will take on the role of Sally Bowles.
Muscato is not scheduled to perform on 12 June at 7.30pm and 13 June at 2pm and 7.30pm. Woods is also absent for those performances, as well as 24 August at 7.30pm, 25 August at 7.30pm, and 26 August at 2pm and 7.30pm.
At these performances, Joe Atkinson will play the Emcee and Marina Tavolieri will appear as Sally Bowles. Tavolieri will also take over the role from 7 to 19 September.
10 Apr, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon
Fresh production photography has been released for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, showcasing actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis as the Emcee and West End favourite Katie Hall as Sally Bowles, after their first performance last night.
They are joined by Baker Mukasa as Clifford Bradshaw, Ruthie Henshall as Fraulein Schneider, Robert Hands as Herr Schultz, Lucas Koch as Ernst Ludwig and Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie.
Hall and Willis will appear in the production until their final performance on Saturday 23 May 2026.
27 Jan, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon
The producers of the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club have announced an exciting new cast, joining the show from 26 January 2026.
West End favourite Katie Hall will take on the iconic role of Sally Bowles, while actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis steps into the spotlight as the show’s magnetic Emcee. Both performers will appear in the production until Saturday 23 May 2026.
Katie Hall returns to the West End following acclaimed performances as Fantine in Les Misérables for the show’s 40th anniversary, alongside major roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Oklahoma! and West Side Story. Matt Willis brings extensive theatre experience from productions including Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors, Waitress and Footloose, alongside a high-profile television and music career.
10 Dec, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
Eva Noblezada is one of musical theatre’s brightest stars, known for her powerful voice and unforgettable stage presence. She’s back in London, taking on the iconic role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret for a limited West End run — a role she also played on Broadway earlier this year.
Eva first captured audiences attention as Kim in the West End revival of Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre between 2014 and 2016, before going on to play Eponine in Les Misérables in 2016. She then reprised Kim for the Broadway transfer of Miss Saigon between 2017 and 2018, earning critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic.
29 Oct, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
New production photos have been unveiled as a brand-new company begins performances at the Kit Kat Club tonight.
Eva Noblezada takes on the iconic role of Sally Bowles opposite Reeve Carney as the Emcee, with both scheduled to perform until 24 January 2026. They are joined by Ruthie Henshall as Fraulein Schneider, Baker Mukasa as Clifford Bradshaw, Robert Hands as Herr Schultz, and Lucas Koch as Ernst Ludwig.
22 Sep, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
The Grammy-winning real-life couple take over as Sally Bowles and the Emcee this September.
The producers of the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club have revealed an all-new principal cast, arriving from 22 September 2025.
Grammy Award winner Reeve Carney will step into the role of the Emcee, with double Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles. The pair, who are engaged, will remain with the production until 24 January 2026.
Joining them will be Ian Charleson Award nominee Baker Mukasa as Clifford Bradshaw, Olivier Award winner Ruthie Henshall as Fraulein Schneider, Olivier Award nominee Robert Hands as Herr Schultz, and Lucas Koch as Ernst Ludwig. The company also welcomes Joe Atkinson, Xavion Campbell-Brown, Olivia-Rose Deer, Anya Ferdinand, Danny Fogarty, Manu Sarswat, Tom Scanlon and Eva-Rose Tanaka.
Returning cast members include Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie, alongside Adrian Grove, Ela Lisondra, Hícaro Nicolai, Andy Rees, Alexandra Regan, Marina Tavolieri and Lucy Young.
Audiences should note that Carney and Noblezada will not appear between 22 October and 5 November 2025. During this time, Atkinson will play the Emcee and Tavolieri will appear as Sally Bowles.
11 Aug, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
New casting has been announced for Cabaret‘s record-breaking run at the Kit Kat Club.
The latest installment of the 1966 broadway blockbuster opened in London four years ago, and saw Oscar winner Eddie Redymane and Olivier winner Jessie Buckley headline. The production, housed at a specially adapted venue overlooking the Thames, has since had a constellation of stars through its doors to play the iconic roles of the Emcee and Sally Bowles - from chart-topping artists (Self-Esteem and Jake Shears) to a world famous supermodel (Cara Delevingne) and plenty of Hollywood actors making their West End debut in between (Katherine Langford). And the establishment's starry CV doesn’t stop there…
From 29 May 2025, the infamous club will say ‘willkommen’ to two new acts. Bridgerton breakout Hannah Dodd will take on the iconic role of Sally Bowles in her hotly anticipated stage debut, joined by the endlessly magnetic and hilarious Rob Madge, the Olivier-nominated creator and performer of My Son’s a Queer, as the Emcee.
29 Apr, 2025 | By Sian McBride
Cabaret exploded onto London’s West End in 2021 to a record-breaking 7 Olivier awards, the most ever for a revival. The Kit Kat Club has seen its fair share of stars since then, but who’s currently starring at the Playhouse Theatre?
Jamie Muscato plays the Emcee until 19 September. He is best known for playing Dexter in One Day: The Musical and Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum. His West End highlights also include Christian in Moulin Rouge! and JD in Heathers, alongside acclaimed performances in Les Misérables The Staged Concert and Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.
Joy Woods plays Sally Bowles until 4 September. She is best known for her Tony and Grammy Award-nominated performance as Louise in Broadway’s revival of Gypsy opposite Audra McDonald. Her stage highlights also include The Notebook on Broadway, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, and Catherine Parr in SIX.
Clifford Bradshaw is currently being played by Baker Mukasa. His previous credits include A Christmas Carol (Old Vic), Standing at the Sky's Edge (Gillian Lynne, National), Henry VIII and I, Joan (Shakespeare's Globe).
Ruthie Henshall is playing Fraulein Schneider. Her previous West End credits include 42nd Street, Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace) and Chicago (Olivier Award nominated).
Robert Hands is taking on the role of Herr Schultz. His previous West End credits include Come From Away (Olivier nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical), Witness for the Prosecution and Chicago (Adelphi).
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The West End cast of Cabaret features Lucas Koch as Ernst Ludwig and Jessica Kirton (School of Rock) as Fraulein Kost.. The cast is completed by Joe Atkinson, Xavion Campbell Brown, Olivia-Rose Deer, Anya Ferdinand, Adrian Grove, Hícaro Nicolai, Alexandra Regan, Tom Scanlon, Eva-Rose Tanaka, Danny Fogarty, Ela Lisondra, Andy Rees, Manu Sarswat, Marina Tavolieri, Lucy Young, Isobel Bates, Rachel Benson, Ami Benton, Jonathan Charles, Shanelle Clemenson, Andrew Linnie, Zara Liu, Dak Mashava, Brian James O'Sullivan, Jack William Parry and Shiho Yokoyama.
21 Mar, 2025 | By Izzy Amer
New casting has been announced for Cabaret‘s record-breaking run at the Kit Kat Club in London’s West End.
The latest adaptation of the 1966 broadway blockbuster first premiered three years ago, with Oscar winner Eddie Redymane and Olivier winner Jessie Buckley at the helm. The production, housed at a specially adapted venue overlooking the Thames, has since seen a variety of stars play the iconic roles of the Emcee and Sally Bowles - from chart-topping artists (Self-Esteem and Jake Shears) to a world famous supermodel (Cara Delevingne).
The show continues to feature more stars than a bushtucker trial, with Marisha Wallace and Billy Porter confirmed to take on the parts from 28th January 2025. Current leads Adam Gillen (Killer Joe) and Katherine Langford (Knives Out) will continue in their roles until 27th January 2025.
Marisha Wallace has become known for her powerhouse vocal talent and dynamic stage presence. A two-time Olivier Award nominee, she has starred in numerous acclaimed productions, including Dreamgirls and Hairspray. Wallace appeared in the original Broadway casts of Aladdin and Something Rotten! and the original London cast of Waitress, where she played the no-nonsense Becky. Most recently Wallace could be seen in the Bridge Theatre’s multi award-winning revival of Guys and Dolls, where she received her second Olivier nomination for her critically acclaimed turn as Miss Adelaide. She also experienced a different kind of drama, when she appeared in this year's Celebrity Big Brother.
Wallace's vocal range and commanding stage presence are expected to bring a fresh and powerful interpretation to Sally Bowles, a role traditionally known for its combination of vulnerability and strength. Audiences can anticipate a Sally who balances the character’s yearning for stardom with moments of heart-wrenching vulnerability, all while showcasing Wallace’s legendary vocal chops.
2 Dec, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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