Sumptuous gowns, a full orchestra, classic tunes and pure musical theatre escapism are set to brighten up Eastbourne this month as High Society plays out its classic story at the Congress Theatre.
This show is full of songs we all know, with Cole Porter classics brought to life through dance routines and staging that bring the era back to life. The songs include Just One of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, I Love Paris, True Love as well as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and Well, Did You Evah!
Taking the central role of glamorous socialite Tracy Lord, Helen George (Call the Midwife, The King and I) will be putting plans together for the society wedding of the year, only to see it descend into chaos, with old and new flames vying for attention as a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at a waterfront estate.
The 28-strong cast also includes Freddie Fox (Slow Horses), Julian Ovenden (South Pacific), Nigel Lindsay (Kiss Me, Kate) and Malcolm Sinclair (Pie in the Sky).
High Society is the most swell party of the year, direct from the sell-out season in London’s West End. This glittering new production promises a heady cocktail of romance, wit, mistaken identity and irresistible musical charm.
Rachel Kavanaugh directs the production, with choreography by Anthony Van Laast and musical supervision by Stephen Ridley, who will lead a full orchestra. The musical is based on Philip Barry’s play The Philadelphia Story, with additional lyrics by Susan Birkenhead.
Performance dates
Tuesday 10 November 7.30pm
Wednesday 11 November 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Thursday 12 November 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Friday 13 November 7.30pm
Saturday 14 November 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Tickets are available from the Congress Theatre.
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