The musical will run at the venue from the 18th July.
It has been announced that 2024 Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas will star as iconic villain Cruella De Vil when the musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians heads to London’s Eventim Apollo this summer.
Sydnie won over audiences with her vocals during her Britain’s Got Talent journey. Her debut album, My Way, soared to the top of the iTunes charts in both the UK and the US. Recent performances include the Royal Variety Performance in front of King Charles III; a sold-out New York debut at Sony Hall; a performance at David Foster’s 75th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl alongside Michael Bublé, Andrea Bocelli, Jennifer Hudson and others. Sydnie’s casting marks her return to the London stage. She made her professional debut in Lazarus – The David Bowie Musical, and most recently appeared in Starlight Express in Germany.
Talking about joining the production the singer and performer said: “I can’t wait to sink my teeth into this iconic character! There’s a bit of me that I see in Cruella, so I’m excited to see her evolve…”
Further casting for the London run has yet to be announced.
When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging young pups.
This musical adaptation of Dodie Smith’s classic book was first seen at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in 2022. It was adapted for the stage by Zinnie Harris with music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge and book by Johnny McKnight. The production is directed by 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, and casting director is Lucy Casson.
101 Dalmatians will play at the Eventim Apollo from the 18th July until the 30th August. To book tickets click here.