The new production, which enjoyed a hugely successful UK Tour in 2024, transfers to London's Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith this summer for a limited six-week run, making it the ideal show for families during the school holidays!
Aston Merrygold, Sydnie Christmas and Jeff Brazier.
A new musical version of Dodie Smith's classic book, 101 Dalmatians, follows the villainous Cruella de Vil as she plots to steal a litter of Dalmatian puppies to create a fur coat. However, with some courage and teamwork, the puppies and their parents, Pongo and Perdita, embark on an adventure to outwit Cruella and find their way back home.
Joining the previously announced winner of Britain’s Got Talent Sydnie Christmas as Cruella De Vil this summer are Jeff Brazier (Celebrity Race Across The World, BBC) as Casper and JLS’ Aston Merrygold as Jasper.
Completing the company is Laura Baldwin (Waitress, Adelphi Theatre) as Danielle, Linford Johnson (The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Bridge Theatre) as Pongo, Samuel Thomas (Assassins, Chichester Festival Theatre) as Tom and Emma Thornett (Mayflies, York Theatre Royal) as Perdi. They are joined by Ensemble members Dyan Collymore (The Parent Agency, Storyhouse), Benedict Hastings (Hey Duggee the Live Theatre Show), Lottie Johnson (The Everywhere Bear, Polka and Little Angel Theatre), Rachel Lea-Gray (Pigs Might Fly, UK Tour), Kenan Lewis Smith (Beetlejuice, Norwegian Cruise Line), Callum Martin (Sister Act, UK and Ireland tour),Joe Sleight (Wicked, Apollo Victoria Theatre), Chioma Uma (Kiss Me Kate, Barbican) and Jhanaica Van Mook (Red or Dead, Liverpool Royal Court Theatre). Victoria Compson-Bradford (Revival, Scone Palace) and Ronan O'Hara are Swings.
Written by Douglas Hodge (music and lyrics) and Johnny McKnight (book), the musical was adapted for the stage by Zinnie Harris. The director is Bill Buckhurst, with sets designed by David Woodhead, costumes designed by Sarah Mercadé and choreography by Lucy Hind. Musical supervision is from Alfonso Casado Trigo, orchestration by Jack Hopkins, the puppets are designed by Jimmy Grimes, with lighting by James Whiteside and sound design from Chris Whybrow. The musical director is Leigh Stanford Thompson, casting director is Lucy Casson, associate director is Blythe Stewart and associate choreographer is Llandyll Gove.
101 Dalmatians The Musical will play at the Eventim Apollo from 18 July to 30 August 2025.
