High Society

  • 2hrs 30mins (incl. interval, subject to change)
musical

Clear your diary, because you’re invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter’s, HIGH SOCIETY.

Helen George (Call the Midwife, The King and I) stars as glamorous socialite Tracy Lord and is joined by Felicity Kendal (Rosemary and Thyme, Anything Goes), alongside a full size orchestra, delivering a score overflowing with the best of Cole Porter’s songbook including Just One Of Those ThingsLet’s MisbehaveI Love Paris, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?Well, Did you EvahTrue Love and many more.

Book your HIGH SOCIETY theatre tickets today!

Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer’s most eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism at the Barbican.

Join the 28-strong cast for this lavish new production as plans for the society wedding of the year descend into chaos, with old flames and new flames vying for attention as a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at the waterfront estate.

Brought to life by a multi award-winning creative team, including Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast Cole Porter’s High Society declares the summer season officially open!

Booking Period

Tue 19 May - Sat 11 Jul 2026

Weekly Performances

Monday 7:30PM
Tuesday 7:30PM
Wednesday 2:30PM, 7:30PM
Thursday 7:30PM
Friday 7:30PM
Saturday 2:30PM, 7:30PM

Groups & Schools

Groups of 10+: Price band B reduced to £79.50, price band C reduced to £65
Groups of 20+: Price band B reduced to £69.50, price band C reduced to £59.50, price band D reduced to £49.50
Valid Monday- Friday evenings, Tuesday and Thursday matinees

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Rates subject to change and availability

Venue Information

Barbican Theatre

Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, UK

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Barbican

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Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street.

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The Barbican Car Parks are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and are always manned.

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