24 August 2025
Marco Gandolfi
Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas is taking her star power to the stage, and now to the airwaves, with a new recording of “Animal Lover” from her role as the iconic villain Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians The Musical. The song is now available to stream on Spotify, offering fans a thrilling taste of the show as it heads into its final week at the Eventim Apollo.
Christmas, who rose to fame with her sensational singing on the reality show, is proving her versatility as she embodies the infamous fashionista on stage. Her performance as Cruella is a key highlight of the production, a role that perfectly fits her larger-than-life personality. "Animal Lover," written by Douglas Hodge for the musical, showcases Christmas’s powerful vocals and her ability to bring a theatrical villain to life.
The show, a new musical adaptation of Dodie Smith’s classic book, promises a spectacular caper filled with dazzling puppetry, show-stopping choreography, and an irresistible cast of canine characters. It follows Cruella’s scheme to steal Dalmatian puppies to create a fabulous new fur coat, with Pongo and Perdi leading the charge to save their litter.
Christmas is joined on stage by a talented cast, including Jeff Brazier, making his stage debut as Casper, and JLS’s Aston Merrygold as Jasper. The production, which first premiered at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, is a hit with audiences, bringing the classic story to life with its hilarious songs and stunning visuals.
With its final performance on Saturday, August 30th, the show is a must-see for fans and newcomers alike. Until then, you can get your fix of Sydnie Christmas’s villainous performance by streaming “Animal Lover” now.
