The full cast has been announced for Little Dancer - A New Musical In Concert, set for its highly anticipated UK premiere at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday, July 27, 2025, for one night only. This new musical features the acclaimed Olivier and Tony Award-winning writing team of Lynn Ahrens (book and lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (music), with direction and choreography by two-time Olivier and five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman.
Tiler Peck (Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet), previously announced as Young Marie van Goethem, will be joined by a stellar lineup. Julian Ovenden (Downton Abbey, Bridgerton) steps into the role of Edgar Degas, with Laura Pitt-Pulford (Standing at the Sky's Edge) as Adult Marie.
The newly revealed cast members include David Albury (Get Up Stand Up The Musical) as Christian, Imogen Amos making her West End debut as Charlotte, and Imogen Bailey (Shrek The Musical) as Antoinette. Veteran performers Josefina Gabrielle (42nd Street) as Martine, Debbie Kurup (The Devil Wears Prada) as Mary Cassatt, and Rohan Tickell (Les Misérables) as Corbeil complete the principal lineup. An accomplished ensemble of sixteen performers will also bring the world of the Paris Opera Ballet to life.
Inspired by the true story behind Edgar Degas’ iconic sculpture, Little Dancer delves into the life of Marie van Goethem, the young ballerina who became the subject of one of the world's most famous artworks. The musical explores Marie's journey through poverty, ambition, and the challenges faced by a young woman in 19th-century Paris.
"I find Little Dancer to be a life-affirming piece of theater," says director Susan Stroman. "Marie wanted to be a great dancer, and inadvertently, through art, became the most famous dancer in the world." Lynn Ahrens added her excitement about bringing this "rare story" to the London stage.
Tickets for this exclusive concert are on sale now at lwtheatres.co.uk.
