COLE Porter's classic musical High Society is heading to the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend as part of a UK and Ireland tour.
The show, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, will run at the Cliffs Pavilion from July 28 to August 1, 2026, and stars Helen George in the leading role.
Helen George said: "I am delighted to be returning to the stage in Cole Porter’s musical comedy masterpiece High Society to play Tracy Samantha Lord.
"I can’t wait for audiences up and down the country to enjoy a sparkling evening of comedy, romance, and sheer musical joy.”
Known for her role as Trixie on the BBC series Call the Midwife, George returns to the stage following her performance as Anna in The King and I.
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High Society, based on the play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry, features Porter classics such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Well Did You Evah?, Just One Of Those Things and True Love.
The story unfolds 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.
Tickets go on sale on Friday from highsocietymusical.com.
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