Moulin Rouge! The Musical Announces New Cast as West End Hit Celebrates Five Years
Published on 21 August 2026
Summary
- New cast members join Moulin Rouge! The Musical this autumn.
- They include James Doherty, Daniel Fraser, Nick Len and Billie-Kay
- The West End production celebrates five spectacular years at the Piccadilly Theatre.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical has announced new casting for its West End production as the spectacular musical celebrates five years at the Piccadilly Theatre this autumn.
From 12 October 2026, current stars Karis Anderson as Satine and Alistair Brammer as Christian will be joined by James Doherty (Come From Away) as Harold Zidler and Daniel Fraser (Christmas Carol Goes Wrong) as The Duke.
Richard Lloyd King will continue as Toulouse-Lautrec, alongside Ivan De Freitas as Santiago and Lindsey Tierney as Nini. Nick Len (Matilda the Musical) will play Baby Doll, while Billie-Kay (Kinky Boots) takes on the role of Arabia. Athena Collins continues as La Chocolat, with Angela Marie Hurst as Alternate Satine.
What is Moulin Rouge! The Musical about?
Set in Paris in 1899, Moulin Rouge! The Musical follows Christian, a young American writer who falls hopelessly in love with Satine, the dazzling star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub. But their romance is threatened by Harold Zidler, the club's impresario, and the wealthy Duke of Monroth, who believes he can buy anything he wants.
With the Moulin Rouge facing financial ruin, Christian joins forces with his Bohemian friends Toulouse-Lautrec and Santiago to create a spectacular show that could save the club – and win Satine's heart.
Based on Baz Luhrmann's iconic film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical brings the story to the stage in a dazzling celebration of romance, music and spectacle. Featuring a mash-up of popular songs and a world of extravagant costumes and lavish design, the production invites audiences into the glittering world of the Moulin Rouge.
Who else is in the Moulin Rouge! The Musical London cast?
The full cast also includes Gabriela Acosta, Andy Barke, Callum Bell, Alexandros Beshonges, Emily Bolland, Taylor Bradshaw, Robson Broad, Lucy Campbell, Bethany Chan, Lucia Coleman, Katie Deacon, James Davies-Williams, Kelly Downing, Onyemachi Ejimofor, Myles Hart, Annabelle Laing, Holly Liburd, PaddyJoe Martin, Jacob McLay Reid, Jago Mottart, Marios Nicolaides, Ben Rutter, Hassun Sharif, Jamie Shields, Risha Tavernier, Kalila Khan, Hakeem Tinubu and Tija Tkalcevic.
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By Hay Brunsdon
I've over 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.