Winner of a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is now in its fifth year in London’s West End — and has just extended booking into 2027. The Playhouse Theatre has been completely transformed into the Kit Kat Club, an immersive in-the-round space seating just 550, where the show begins the moment you walk through the door.
Set in early 1930s Berlin, the musical follows American writer Clifford Bradshaw and English cabaret singer Sally Bowles as the heady freedoms of the Weimar Republic give way to the rise of Nazism. With an iconic score by John Kander and Fred Ebb — including Willkommen, Don’t Tell Mama, Mein Herr, Maybe This Time, Money, and the title number — this Rebecca Frecknall-directed production has been hailed by the Daily Telegraph as “the best show in London”.
Since opening in December 2021 with Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, the production has passed 1,500 performances and welcomed a succession of high-profile leads. The current stars are Matt Willis (Busted, Wicked) as the Emcee and Katie Hall (Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera) as Sally Bowles, performing until 23 May 2026. Produced by ATG Productions and Underbelly, Cabaret is now London’s longest-running production of the musical — and one of the West End’s biggest hits.
Current London Cast
Cast verified February 2026.
Principal Cast
| Performer | Role |
|---|---|
| Matt Willis | The Emcee (until 23 May 2026) |
| Katie Hall | Sally Bowles (until 23 May 2026) |
| Baker Mukasa | Clifford Bradshaw |
| Ruthie Henshall | Fraulein Schneider |
| Robert Hands | Herr Schultz |
| Lucas Koch | Ernst Ludwig |
| Jessica Kirton | Fraulein Kost / Fritzie |
| Joe Atkinson | Alternate Emcee |
Full Company
The ensemble includes Xavion Campbell-Brown, Olivia-Rose Deer, Anya Ferdinand, Danny Fogarty, Adrian Grove, Ela Lisondra, Hícaro Nicolai, Andy Rees, Alexandra Regan, Manu Sarswat, Tom Scanlon, Eva-Rose Tanaka, Marina Tavolieri, and Lucy Young.
The Prologue Company — who perform the immersive pre-show entertainment as you arrive at the Kit Kat Club — features Rachel Benson, Ami Benton, Andrew Linnie, Dak Mashava, Jack William Parry, Isobel Bates, Jonathan Charles, Shanelle Clemenson, Zara Liu, Brian James O’Sullivan, and Shiho Yokoyama.
The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist. Matt Willis is not scheduled to perform on certain dates in March 2026 — at those performances, the role of the Emcee will be played by Joe Atkinson.
Performance Schedule & Tickets
Show Times
| Day | Evening | Matinee |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30pm | — |
| Tuesday | 7:30pm | — |
| Wednesday | 7:30pm | 2:00pm |
| Thursday | 7:30pm | — |
| Friday | 7:30pm | — |
| Saturday | 7:30pm | 2:00pm |
| Sunday | No performance | No performance |
Ticket Prices
Standard tickets for Cabaret start from around £35, with prices ranging up to £357 for premium stage-side dining packages and the best seats. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more: Band A at £75 for Monday–Wednesday evenings, and Band A/Open A at £75 for Saturday matinees (June–September 2026). School groups of 10+ can book at a reduced rate of £29.50 per ticket.
The Cabaret Lottery via the TodayTix app offers the chance to win £30 tickets — including some of the best seats in the house. Entries open every Monday and close on Wednesday at 1pm; winners are drawn that same afternoon.
Booking Period
Cabaret is now booking until 30 January 2027, having recently extended beyond the previous September 2026 end date. The show opened in November 2021 and is now in its fifth year — the longest-running production of Cabaret in West End history. Popular dates sell out well in advance, particularly weekends, school holidays, and periods around the star cast changeovers. Book early to secure your preferred date.
The Kit Kat Club Experience
This is not a traditional theatre visit. The Playhouse Theatre has been completely transformed into the Kit Kat Club — an immersive, in-the-round space with cabaret-style tables, atmospheric lighting, and performers scattered throughout. From the moment you enter through the (back) door, you’re in 1930s Berlin.
Arrive early. We strongly recommend arriving 60 minutes before curtain. The Prologue Company performs original live entertainment around the building as guests arrive, with drinks and dining available throughout. If you’ve booked stage-side dining or an Entrée Experience, arrive at 6:15pm (evenings) or 12:45pm (matinees). For standard tickets, arrive at 6:30pm (evenings) or 1:00pm (matinees).
Content advisory: Cabaret contains adult themes of a sexual nature, anti-Semitism, an incidence of domestic violence, references to abortion, the appearance of firearms on stage, and infrequent mild bad language. There is one sudden, unexpected loud noise near the beginning of Act 2.
Late arrivals: Once the main show begins, re-admission to the auditorium cannot be guaranteed. There may be a wait of up to 30 minutes before you are allowed back to your seat. If you have any requirements that mean you may need to leave during the performance, speak to a member of staff before the show begins.
Last Updated on June 11, 2026
