Cast Announced for Top Hat at Chichester Festival Theatre
The eagerly anticipated production of Irving Berlin's Top Hat has announced its principal cast for the 2025 season at Chichester Festival Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, this brand-new production of the classic musical will run from 14 July to 6 September 2025, with the official press night on 24 July.
Main Cast Members of Top Hat 2025
Phillip Attmore as Jerry Travers
Lucy St. Louis as Dale Tremont
Clive Carter as Horace
Sally Ann Triplett as Madge
The production also features a talented supporting cast, including James Clyde as Bates, Alex Gibson-Giorgio as Beddini, and Lindsay Atherton, Rhiannon Bacchus, Jeremy Batt, Freddie Clements, Pedro Donoso, Bethan Downing, Autumn Draper, and many others.
A Star-Studded Cast: Broadway and West End Talent Unites
Phillip Attmore makes his UK debut as Jerry Travers. Known for his work in Shuffle Along and On the 20th Century on Broadway, Attmore is an award-winning performer.
Lucy St. Louis, famous for her role as Glinda in Wicked and Christine in The Phantom of the Opera, takes on the role of Dale Tremont.
Clive Carter, a three-time Olivier Award nominee for roles in Moulin Rouge, Come From Away, and Into The Woods, joins the cast as Horace.
Sally Ann Triplett returns to Chichester Festival Theatre as Madge, following her successful performances in Cabaret and Anything Goes.
Kathleen Marshall Brings Top Hat to Life
This production of Top Hat is directed by Kathleen Marshall, a celebrated director and choreographer who has received three Tony Awards for her choreography on Broadway. Her renowned work includes revivals such as Anything Goes, which earned nine Olivier nominations in 2022. Marshall is the first woman in Broadway history to have directed a play, directed a musical, and choreographed a musical.
The Iconic Top Hat Story
Based on the classic 1935 RKO film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat tells the romantic comedy of Jerry Travers, a Broadway star who falls for model Dale Tremont, only to be mistaken for his producer, Horace. Amidst mix-ups and mistaken identities, the two find themselves entangled in a whirlwind romance set to the sounds of Irving Berlin’s immortal hits, including “Cheek to Cheek”, “Let’s Face the Music and Dance”, and the title track “Top Hat White Tie and Tails”.
A Timeless Musical with Lavish Sets, Stunning Choreography, and Classic Songs
Top Hat is renowned for its dazzling choreography, spectacular sets, and gorgeous costumes. The Irving Berlin score is the backbone of this musical, bringing the vibrant energy of the golden age of Hollywood to the stage. Fans will be treated to some of Hollywood’s greatest songs performed live, making this an unmissable production for musical theatre lovers.
Production Team: Set, Costume, and Lighting Design
Set Design: Peter McKintosh
Costume Design: Peter McKintosh and Yvonne Milnes
Musical Supervision: Gareth Valentine
Musical Director: Stephen Ridley
Lighting Design: Tim Mitchell
Sound Design: Paul Groothuis
Top Hat: Performances and Accessibility
The Chichester Festival Theatre run will include special performances:
Dementia Friendly Performance on 31 July 2025
Relaxed Performance on 26 August 2025
A Summer Gala will be held on 29 August 2025 to support the Chichester Festival Youth Theatre.
Top Hat UK Tour 2025: After Chichester, the Magic Continues
Following its run at Chichester, Top Hat will embark on a UK tour produced by Kenny Wax Productions and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions.
Get Your Tickets for Top Hat at Chichester Festival Theatre Now
Don’t miss out on experiencing this exhilarating musical live at Chichester Festival Theatre. Top Hat promises to be a sensational summer hit, bringing the magic of Irving Berlin’s music to the stage with jaw-dropping performances, stunning choreography, and one of the most talented casts ever assembled for this classic musical.
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