Cabaret London Tickets 2026–2027

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London’s West End is an immersive musical experience, transporting you to 1930s Berlin with Sally Bowles, the Emcee, iconic songs, and electrifying staging in the transformed Playhouse Theatre. Book Cabaret London tickets now and secure your place at the Kit Kat Club.

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Date	Price	Tickets
Monday 16 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £31.05	Tickets
Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £50.00	Tickets
Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 14:00	Cabaret from £50.00	Tickets
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Thursday 19 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £55.00	Tickets
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Saturday 21 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £65.00	Tickets
Monday 23 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £50.00	Tickets
Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £50.00	Tickets
Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 14:00	Cabaret from £50.00	Tickets
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Thursday 26 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £55.00	Tickets
Friday 27 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £85.00	Tickets
Saturday 28 Mar 2026 14:00	Cabaret from £65.00	Tickets
Saturday 28 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £100.00	Tickets
Monday 30 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £50.00	Tickets
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 19:30	Cabaret from £150.00	Tickets
Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 14:00	Cabaret from £50.00	Tickets
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Why You Need to See It

• Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is not a conventional proscenium musical but a fully immersive experience, with the Playhouse Theatre transformed into a smoky, Weimar Berlin nightclub where audience members enter through backstage corridors, encounter performers before curtain-up, and sit in-the-round close to the action.
• The production places tables, lamps, and cabaret seating around a central stage, with musicians and ensemble members scattered through the space, so you feel less like a spectator and more like a patron inside the Kit Kat Club as the story of 1930s Berlin unravels around you.
• At its heart, Cabaret follows American writer Cliff Bradshaw, English singer Sally Bowles, and the enigmatic Emcee against the backdrop of rising Nazism, so the show balances decadent nightclub numbers with an increasingly chilling political undercurrent that makes the final scenes hit hard.
• The Kit Kat Club staging heightens this contrast by surrounding you with hedonistic, queer, and gender-fluid performances while subtle shifts in lighting, costuming, and atmosphere gradually reveal how danger is closing in beyond the club’s walls.
• The John Kander and Fred Ebb score is packed with classics such as Willkommen, Mein Herr, Maybe This Time, Money, Tomorrow Belongs to Me, and the title song Cabaret, each carefully placed to reflect the characters’ shifting illusions and the tightening grip of fascism.
• Willkommen and Money use brassy, sardonic cabaret style to invite you into the club’s “life is beautiful” fantasy, while Maybe This Time and Cabaret become emotional turning points for Sally, exposing the fragility under her party-girl persona.
• This revival has become one of the most acclaimed in West End history, winning a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards in 2022 including Best Musical Revival, Best Actor and Actress in a Musical for Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, and trophies for direction, sound, and design.
• It also led the Olivier nominations with 11 nods, recognising Liza Sadovy and Elliot Levey in supporting roles and celebrating its costume, scenic, lighting, and sound design, which signals how meticulously the entire creative team has reimagined the piece.
• The initial West End cast featured Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne as a dangerously charming, androgynous Emcee and Jessie Buckley as a fiercely vulnerable Sally Bowles, and the production has since welcomed a rotating roster of high-profile performers, most recently including Mason Alexander Park and Maude Apatow in London.
• Current and upcoming casting at the Kit Kat Club includes Hannah Dodd and Rob Madge leading the company for part of the 2025–26 run, ensuring the show continues its tradition of attracting actors with strong dramatic instincts, distinctive vocal styles, and bold, risk-taking stage presence.
• Costumes mix period-accurate 1930s tailoring with heightened, provocative cabaret wear: corsets, suspenders, stockings, glitter, and gender-blurring pieces for the Kit Kat ensemble contrast sharply with the more subdued everyday clothes of characters like Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz.
• As the show darkens, costuming subtly shifts from playful decadence to more militaristic, regimented lines and colours, mirroring the encroaching Nazi influence and making the final tableau visually reflect the loss of freedom and innocence.
• The staging often extends into the aisles and upper levels with ensemble members moving around the audience, live musicians visible on platforms, and scenes that bleed into the pre-show and interval, rewarding early arrival and close attention to background details.
• Although Cabaret features showstopping numbers and darkly comic moments, its graphically implied violence, sexual content, references to abortion, homophobia, and anti-Semitism make it best suited to adults and older teens, and many venues advise discretion for those under mid-teens.
• To deepen the experience, it helps to know that the musical is based on Christopher Isherwood’s Berlin Stories and the play I Am a Camera, and to go in ready to let the environment work on you—arrive early, explore the club, and allow the contrast between intoxicating cabaret and gathering political horror to unfold gradually.

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Cast in London

The multi award-winning London production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club continues its celebrated run in the West End with a rotating lineup of acclaimed performers in the iconic roles of the Emcee and Sally Bowles. From 26 January 2026, Matt Willis will take over as the Emcee and Katie Hall will star as Sally Bowles, joining an established company that includes Baker Mukasa as Clifford Bradshaw and Ruthie Henshall as Fraulein Schneider, alongside a talented ensemble and immersive Prologue Company that welcome audiences into the world of the Kit Kat Club each night.

• Matt Willis as The Emcee
• Katie Hall as Sally Bowles
• Baker Mukasa as Clifford Bradshaw
• Ruthie Henshall as Fraulein Schneider
• Robert Hands as Herr Schultz
• Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost / Fritzie
• Joe Atkinson – Ensemble
• Ela Lisondra – Ensemble
• Andy Rees – Ensemble
• Marina Tavolieri – Ensemble

The Venue: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club about?

Cabaret is a musical set in 1930s Berlin, following American writer Cliff Bradshaw and nightclub performer Sally Bowles at the decadent Kit Kat Club as the rise of Nazism looms in the background. The story mixes big musical numbers and dark humour with serious themes of politics, identity, and the cost of looking away as the world changes.

Where is Cabaret playing in London?

Cabaret is performed at the Kit Kat Club, the transformed Playhouse Theatre on Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5DE, close to Embankment and Charing Cross stations. The venue has been redesigned into an in‑the‑round cabaret space with tables, a small circular stage, and immersive decor to make the audience feel part of the club.

How long is the Cabaret musical?

The London production of Cabaret runs for about 2 hours 45 minutes including an interval. This is a standard West End evening length, so plan extra time for security, finding your seat, and enjoying the pre‑show atmosphere in the Kit Kat Club.

What are the performance days and showtimes?

Cabaret usually plays evening performances at 7:30 pm from Monday to Saturday, with matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays (often around 1:00–2:00 pm). Exact times can change, so the easiest way to see the current schedule for your chosen date is to visit the event page for Cabaret on the MusicalsAndTickets website, where up‑to‑date showtimes are listed clearly.

How long is Cabaret booking in London?

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is currently booking well into 2026, with many sources listing performances on sale until at least March 2026 and some mentioning later dates. Booking periods can be extended, so checking future months on official ticket outlets or on MusicalsAndTickets will show you the latest available dates.

What age is Cabaret suitable for?

The recommended age for Cabaret in London is around 12–13+, and it is not considered suitable for young children. The show contains mature themes, sexual content, suggestive performances, depictions of Nazism, and some strong or disturbing moments, so parental discretion is important for teenagers.

What songs are in Cabaret?

Cabaret features classic Kander and Ebb songs including “Willkommen,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” “Mein Herr,” “Maybe This Time,” “Money,” and the famous title song “Cabaret.” These numbers move between playful and chilling, reflecting both the glitter of the Kit Kat Club and the darker political reality outside.

Is Cabaret an immersive production?

Yes, this London revival is designed as a highly immersive experience, with the Playhouse Theatre fully transformed into the Kit Kat Club. Audiences can walk through themed spaces, see pre‑show performances around the building, and some ticket types offer cabaret‑style tables close to the stage for an up‑close experience.

How much do Cabaret tickets cost and how can I find cheap seats?

Cabaret ticket prices vary widely depending on date, time, and seating, with some sources listing prices from around £30–£37.50 and premium options costing much more for stage‑side tables and packages. To find cheaper tickets, compare different days and seat areas on the official box office or authorised agents and also check the MusicalsAndTickets website for offers and discounts, which can help you spot more affordable tickets for Cabaret.

Where can I check Cabaret showtimes?

Showtimes are set by the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse and typically follow a pattern of 7:30 pm evenings and mid‑afternoon matinees on certain days. For the most accurate and current performance times on specific dates, go to the Cabaret event page on the MusicalsAndTickets website, where you can see the latest schedule before booking.