High Society London Tickets & Tour 2026

High Society is Cole Porter’s glittering Golden Age musical comedy, returning to London’s Barbican Theatre with a lavish new revival full of champagne-fuelled romance, sophisticated humour and classic songs like True Love and Well, Did You Evah!. Book High Society London tickets now and join the most glamorous party in the West End.

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Tuesday 19 May 2026 19:30	High Society from £42.00	Tickets
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High Society Tour

Pop the champagne as Cole Porter’s sparkling musical comedy High Society waltzes across the UK in a lavish new production. Expect glamour, chaos, and classic songs like “Let’s Misbehave” and “True Love” when Tracy Lord’s high-class wedding plans go deliciously off the rails near you.

Date	City	Venue	Tickets
Tue 18 Aug 2026 - Sat 22 Aug 2026	Birmingham	The Alexandra	Tickets
Tue 1 Sep 2026 - Sat 5 Sep 2026	Glasgow	King's Theatre	Tickets
Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Sat 12 Sep 2026	Edinburgh	Edinburgh Playhouse	Tickets

Why You Need to See It

• High Society is Cole Porter’s champagne-fizzy musical take on The Philadelphia Story, following glamorous Long Island socialite Tracy Lord as her perfectly planned wedding implodes under the combined chaos of an ex-husband and an unexpected tabloid reporter, making it an ideal night for fans of witty romantic comedies with songs.
• The show immerses you in a world of 1930s–40s East Coast privilege, with scenes set around the Lord estate in Oyster Bay as staff prepare for a lavish summer wedding, jazz bands strike up for parties, and guests swan in and out, so the entire evening feels like being dropped into a glossy MGM movie.
• The Cole Porter score is packed with standards: stage versions include classics such as High Society, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, True Love, You’re Sensational, Ridin’ High, Well, Did You Evah!, It’s All Right With Me, Let’s Misbehave, and I Love Paris, giving you a string of sophisticated melodies and clever lyrics from one of Broadway’s great songwriters.
• Many songs are shared between principal and ensemble characters – for instance, Tracy and Dexter’s True Love and the multi-character party number Well, Did You Evah! – so you hear familiar tunes used both as intimate love songs and as fizzy group showpieces that keep the tone light and sparkling even as emotions tangle.
• The original Broadway production received multiple Tony and Drama Desk nominations, including nods for Featured Actor John McMartin and a breakout Featured Actress nomination and Theatre World Award for a young Anna Kendrick, highlighting how character roles as well as leads can make a major impact in this piece.
• London has a long relationship with High Society: a 1987 West End musical version at the Victoria Palace (book and direction by Richard Eyre) ran for about 420 performances, starring Natasha Richardson as Tracy Lord alongside Trevor Eve, Stephen Rea, Angela Richards, and Ronald Fraser, establishing it early on as a British audience favourite.
• The 2003 Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production and its subsequent Shaftesbury Theatre transfer, as well as the 2015 Old Vic revival directed by Maria Friedman with Kate Fleetwood, Jamie Parker, Rupert Young, Barbara Flynn, Annabel Scholey, Jeff Rawle, and Ellie Bamber, proved how well the show adapts from open-air glamour to in-the-round intimacy.
• An upcoming 2026 London revival at the Barbican, starring Helen George as Tracy Lord and Felicity Kendal in the company, promises to lean into Golden Age glamour with a focus on star-led performances, jazz-inflected arrangements, and a staging that celebrates the show’s wit, romance, and party atmosphere.
• Costume design typically revels in old-Hollywood elegance: you can expect bias-cut evening gowns, crisp white dinner jackets, tailored suits, summer day dresses, and resort wear that shift between rehearsal clothes, cocktail-hour ensembles, and full formal evening wear as the weekend wedding antics escalate.
• The contrast between Tracy’s pristine bridal image, Dexter’s relaxed, slightly rumpled charm, and the reporters’ more practical, down-to-earth outfits visually reinforces the social and emotional collisions at the heart of the story, especially in scenes where class and image are under scrutiny.
• Because the show is based on both a classic stage play and an MGM musical film, productions often incorporate choreography and staging that pay homage to screen moments – including dance breaks, calypso or jazz club sequences, and scene transitions that feel like film dissolves recreated live on stage.
• High Society’s humour is sharp but relatively gentle, relying more on verbal wit, romantic complications, and inebriated party mishaps than on harsh satire, which makes it an easy, effervescent watch for audiences who enjoy classic comedies of manners and old-school musical style.
• While there are themes of divorce, remarriage, fidelity, and alcohol-fuelled behaviour, the show generally stays within family-friendly territory; it is usually suitable for teens and above, and can work well as a multigenerational outing for audiences who appreciate vintage Hollywood and Cole Porter’s songbook.
• To enrich the experience, it is worth revisiting a few key songs – such as True Love, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, You’re Sensational, and Well, Did You Evah! – or even the 1956 film beforehand, so you can enjoy spotting how the stage version reshapes familiar musical moments and deepens certain character beats.

High Society Cast in London

The 2026 London revival of High Society at the Barbican Theatre will be led by Helen George as glamorous socialite Tracy Lord, with beloved stage and screen star Felicity Kendal appearing as her mother, Margaret Lord. This sparkling new production of Cole Porter’s musical plays a strictly limited eight‑week summer season before heading out on a wider UK and Ireland tour, with further casting for the London run still to be announced.

• Helen George as Tracy Lord
• Felicity Kendal as Margaret “Mother” Lord

The Venue: Barbican Theatre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Society about?

High Society is a Golden Age musical comedy based on The Philadelphia Story and the classic MGM film, following glamorous socialite Tracy Lord as her high-society wedding weekend unravels when her ex-husband and a tabloid reporter turn up. The show mixes romantic complications, witty dialogue, and lavish party scenes with Cole Porter songs like True Love, Well, Did You Evah! and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.

Where is High Society playing in London?

High Society is set to run at the Barbican Theatre in London, with a limited season from 19 May to 11 July 2026, making it a special summer event rather than a long-running West End fixture. The Barbican Theatre is part of the Barbican Centre on Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS, close to Barbican underground station and several major bus routes.

How long is High Society?

The new London revival of High Society has an expected running time of about 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval, which is standard for a full-scale musical. This makes it easy to fit into an evening out or a weekend matinee, with enough time to enjoy the full story, big musical numbers, and curtain call without feeling rushed.

Is there a High Society UK and Ireland tour?

After the limited London season at the Barbican, High Society is planned to go on a major 20-week UK and Ireland tour, visiting cities such as High Wycombe, Cardiff, Southend, Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Norwich, Salford, Bromley, Dublin, Canterbury, Nottingham, Eastbourne, and Dartford. This means audiences outside London will have a chance to see the production in their local theatres following its summer run.

What is the age recommendation for High Society?

Age guidance for High Society varies slightly by venue, but many theatres list it as having adult themes, mild innuendo, and moments with loud sound or flashing lights, so parental guidance is recommended rather than it being a typical children’s show. Some venues note that under-14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over, and families are encouraged to check the specific age or content guidance for their chosen theatre and date.

Is High Society suitable for families?

High Society is best suited to adults and older teens who enjoy classic musical comedies, vintage Hollywood glamour, and romantic storylines, rather than very young children. Families who like Cole Porter’s music, old-school movie musicals, and witty, character-driven plots often find it a fun, sparkling choice for a special occasion theatre trip.

How can I find cheap High Society tickets?

To find cheaper High Society tickets, it helps to look at weekday performances, matinees, and earlier dates in the run, when demand may be lower and more price bands are available. Comparing prices from the official Barbican or tour venue box office with reputable ticket sellers and checking for offers on the MusicalsAndTickets website is a good way to spot discounts and more affordable seats, especially if you are flexible about where you sit.

Where is the best place to buy High Society tickets?

The safest places to buy High Society tickets are the Barbican Theatre box office for the London run and the official box offices or authorised agents for each tour venue, where you can pay face value and see seating plans clearly. Once you have checked official prices, you can also explore trusted ticket sites and the MusicalsAndTickets website, which may highlight deals, packages, or remaining good-value seats across different dates.

What time does High Society usually start and when should I arrive?

Typical London performance times for High Society at the Barbican are 7:30 pm for evening shows with 2:30 pm matinees on selected weekdays and Saturdays, while tour venues follow a similar pattern of early evening and afternoon performances. Arriving around 45 minutes before the start time gives you enough time for ticket checks, finding your seat, and relaxing before the overture begins.

Where can I check High Society showtimes?

Showtimes for High Society vary between the Barbican season and the later tour dates, with different days offering matinees and evenings that can change over the run. For the most up-to-date performance schedule on your chosen date, it is recommended to visit the High Society event page on the MusicalsAndTickets website, where current show days and start times are listed before you choose your tickets.