Meet the West End cast of Cabaret
Published on 21 March 2025
Last updated on 28 April 2026
Summary
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The current cast of Cabaret features Matt Willis as the Emcee and Katie Hall as Sally Bowles.
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The revival, captivating audiences since 2021, showcases the iconic musical's unforgettable score and bold storytelling set in 1930s Berlin.
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The original cast included stars like Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, marking a significant return to the West End.
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?
Who plays Emcee in Cabaret?
English musician, singer and songwriter Matt Willis is starring as the flamboyant Emcee. He is known for being the co-founder, bassist and co-vocalist of the band, Busted. He also won the sixth series of ITV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Who plays Sally Bowles in Cabaret?
**Katie Hall **plays Sally Bowles. Her musical theatre credits include playing Cosette in the 25th-anniversary version of Les Misérables at the O2 arena, and in 2023 she played Fantine in the West End production. Other credits include Phantom of the Opera UK Tour (2012), West Side Story UK Tour (2013), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (English National Opera, 2015).
Who plays Clifford Bradshaw in Cabaret?
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).
Who plays Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret?
**Ruthie Henshall **is playing Fraulein Schneider. Her previous West End credits include 42nd Street, Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace) and Chicago (Olivier Award nominated).
Who plays Herr Schultz in Cabaret?
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).
Who’s in the current cast of Cabaret?
What good is sitting alone in your room? Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is one of the most successful musicals of all time… in here, life is beautiful.
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.
Who was in the original cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club?
When the smash-hit musical was revived in London in 2021, Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley were the first stars to take on the roles of Emcee and Sally Bowles in the brand-new production, both earning Olivier Awards for their roles.
They were joined by Omari Douglas as Clifford Bradshaw, Liza Sadovy as Fraulein Schneider, and Elliot Levey as Herr Schultz.
Who was in the original cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club?
When the smash-hit musical was revived in London in 2021, Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley were the first stars to take on the roles of Emcee and Sally Bowles in the brand-new production, both earning Olivier Awards for their roles.
They were joined by Omari Douglas as Clifford Bradshaw, Liza Sadovy as Fraulein Schneider, and Elliot Levey as Herr Schultz.
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