Direct from his award nominated performance as Emcee, celebrated singer/songwriter Will Young reprises his role in Rufus Norris’ acclaimed production of Cabaret. Read more …
The production turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a sizzling haven of decadence. And at its dark heart are the notorious Emcee and sassy Sally Bowles, who perform nightly at the infamous Kit Kat Klub.
Ever since winning the inaugural series of Pop Idol in 2002, Will Young has been one of the UK’s most popular and successful music artists and holds the record for the fastest selling debut single in British chart history. Will has also enjoyed a successful acting career which saw him appear alongside Dame Judi Dench in the film Mrs Henderson Presents, and it is the combination of these talents which has led him to star in Cabaret.
Since its Broadway premiere in 1966 and the famous movie version with Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey, Cabaret has won a staggering number of stage and screen awards including 8 Oscars, 7 BAFTAs and 13 Tonys. Cabaret features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre including Money Makes The World Go Round, Two Ladies, Maybe This Time and of course, Cabaret.
Siobhan Dillon joins the cast as the iconic Sally Bowles, reprising the role from the UK tour in 2009. Siobhan was a popular finalist on the BBC’s hit show How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? Following Maria, Siobhan won a record deal with Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group and also co-wrote and recorded an album for Universal Music. Last year she starred in the highly acclaimed UK tour of Can’t Smile Without You, and recently she made her West End debut in Grease, both to rave reviews.
With the music, costumes and set, this is a great show and really captures the atmosphere of the time.
From – alarmingly unexpected – full-frontal nudity and vulgar dance routines, to captivating romances and soul destroying realism, this is not a show for children, but if you are able to employ the help of a baby-sitter for the night, this is a show you don't want to miss.
The production might have been around for a while, but it shows that Norris – who is to take over the National Theatre next year – has a very keen eye. Go see.
Take a leaf out of Sally’s book – come hear the music play. You might just enjoy it.
Will Young leads the company with wicked, witty charm from the rousing Willkomen through the dark mood of the narrative to the dramatic finale. This is a brave, shocking vignette to end the show with an emotional punch.
Will Young on his 'game-changing' stage role
King's Theatre, Edinburgh from Monday October 21, 2013, until Saturday October 26, 2013. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/kings
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