Freddie Fox Stars in Cole Porter's High Society

Cole Porter's celebrated musical, "High Society," is scheduled to open at the Barbican Theatre on May 19 for a limited eight-week engagement. This highly anticipated production, brought to the stage by the esteemed producers behind "Anything Goes" and "Kiss Me Kate," will then embark on a 20-week tour across the U.K. and Ireland. The star-studded cast features Freddie Fox in his musical theatre debut, alongside Helen George and Felicity Kendal. They are joined by Julian Ovenden, Carly Mercedes Dyer, Nigel Lindsay, and Malcolm Sinclair, promising a glamorous performance.

Freddie Fox expressed his immense excitement about his debut, calling it the realization of a childhood dream. The production boasts a multi-award-winning creative team, including director Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast, with a full orchestra providing the musical backdrop. Producer Sir Howard Panter highlighted the musical's wit, romance, and theatrical joy, emphasizing the unique brilliance each cast member brings to capturing the sophistication of this beloved Cole Porter classic for London audiences.