Bill Kenwright presents Rufus Norris’ multi-award-winning production of Kander and Ebb’s landmark musical Cabaret which heads to The Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent from 31 March to 4 April this year.
Cabaret tells the tale of 19-year-old English cabaret star Sally Bowles and her relationship with the young writer during the Nazis’ rise to power in 1931 Berlin. Featuring music by John Kander and Fred Ebb, including iconic songs Money Makes The World Go Around, Two Ladies and Maybe This Time, Cabaret turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a sassy, sizzling haven of decadence with the notorious Emcee and sassy Sally Bowles, who perform nightly at the infamous Kit Kat Klub. It has some show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and great songs. Since its Broadway premiere in 1966 and the famous movie version with Liza Minnelli and Oscar winner Joel Grey, Cabaret has won 8 Oscars, 7 BAFTAs and 13 Tony Awards. So if you want to see some show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and listen to some iconic songs keep on reading.
Starring as the enigmatic Emcee is John Partridge, winner of Celebrity MasterChef in 2018, well known to TV audiences as East Enders’ Christian Clarke, and one of West End theatre’s most prolific leading men (A Chorus Line, Chicago, and La Cage Aux Folles). The role of Sally Bowles will be played by Kara Lily Hayworth who recently won rave reviews across the country for her portrayal of Cilla Black in Cilla the Musical, after she was discovered by Bill Kenwright during the show’s nationwide TV auditions. Singer and screen icon Anita Harris joins the cast of Cabaret in the role of Fraulein Schneider. Anita first rose to fame as a singer in the 1960s, beginning a lifelong career as a performer and actress. She has appeared both on screen (Follow That Camel and Carry on Doctor) and on stage, most notably as Grizabella in the West End’s Cats.
CAST
John Partridge -Emcee
Kara Lily Hayworth – Sally Bowles
Anita Harris – Fraulein Schnider
CREATIVES
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Joe Masteroff
Directed by Rufus Norris
Produced by Bill Kenwright
How much do the tickets cost?
Tickets are priced from £13 to £61.50. Age guidance is 14+ as this show contains nudity, strong language and adult themes.
How do I book tickets to watch Cabaret?
Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office, by calling 0844 871 7649 or by visiting ATG’s website here.
When is the show?
The show will be opening on Tuesday, 31 March 2020 and will be on until Saturday, 4 April 2020. Evening shows are at 7.30pm while matinee shows will be at 2.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Please check The Regent Theatre’s website for full details on timings.
- Parking is ample either around the public car parks close to The Regent, but do check the rules. Some parking lots might need you to pay even at night. We parked up at intu Potteries and that cost us £1 (its fixed rate after 6pm).
- Programme Booklets are usually on sale for £5, full details of the show and cast members are featured on it.
- The Regent is a beautiful theatre with ornate decor and traditional seating. It has plenty of performances out throughout the year and lots of variety.
- On arrival at the theatre there are nine steps leading from the front doors to the foyer. There is a small lift suitable for wheelchairs and buggies
- There is lift access to all levels from the foyer (with an audible announcer)
- There is an infra-red sound enhancement system in the auditorium
- Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre, and water is provided for them on request
- Accessible toilets are available
About Regent Theatre
The Regent Theatre is a theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Constructed in 1929 as a cinema, it is one of several theatres in the city centre and one of two owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group. The building was converted for full-time use as a theatre in 1999, and since then has hosted a number of shows and musicals. The theatre is also the northern base for the Glyndebourne Touring Opera.
About Bill Kenwright
Awards include an Honorary Doctorate from both Liverpool University and Nottingham Trent University, an Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool’s John Moores University and an Honorary Professorship from Thames Valley University in London. In 2002, he received the Variety Club Bernard Delfont Award for his contribution to the entertainment industry, and in the same year his CBE. In 2008, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Theatrical Management Association. In 2017, to celebrate his illustrious career in show business, he was honoured by BBC Radio 2 with a special episode of Friday Night is Music Night which was broadcast from the London Palladium. Bill Kenwright is the Chairman of English Premier League Football Club, Everton. And a fan.
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Photo credit: The Regent Theatre / The Other Richard
