Helen George and Felicity Kendal will star in a new production of Cole Porter musical High Society when it opens at The Barbican Theatre in May 2026.
Clear your diary, because you’re invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter’s HIGH SOCIETY. Join the 28-strong cast for this lavish new production as plans for the society wedding of the year descend into chaos, with old flames and new flames vying for attention as a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at the waterfront estate.
Opening on May 19 for an eight-week season, the musical is brought to life by a creative team led by director Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast, with musical supervision by Stephen Ridley leading a full orchestra.
With music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Arthur Kopit, this new production features Porter classics such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, I Love Paris, Well Did You Evah?, Just One Of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, You’re Sensational. and True Love.
Tickets are on sale here from December 9.
Following its Barbican run, George will star in a 20-week UK and Ireland tour.
Top image: High Society artwork (image supplied)