She’s used to walking the catwalk – and now Cara Delevingne is ready to take the stage.
The model, 31, is about to make her West End debut in the hit production of Cabaret.
She will play the role of Sally Bowles – made famous by Liza Minnelli in the 1972 film version – during a 12-week run at the Playhouse Theater starting next month.
But it seems Ms Delevingne is adjusting to the intensity of stage acting as she will miss 22 of the 96 performances. Her understudy, Nic Myers, will play the role once a week.
Ms. Delevingne, who will follow in the footsteps of Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley in the role, will star opposite Olivier Award-winning actor Luke Treadaway as the Emcee.
Cara Delevinge, 31, is set to make her West End debut in the hit production of Cabaret
Eddie Redmayne (right) previously raved about the astonishing production when he performed as The Emcee at the Cabaret in 2021
Ms. Delevinge will star opposite Olivier Award-winning actor Luke Treadaway as the Emcee
She has already made a name for herself in the acting world, appearing in films such as Anna Karenina, Paper Towns, Suicide Squad and Tulip Fever.
She also had a cameo in the American TV shows Only Murders In The Building and American Horror Story.
Commenting on her exciting new stint, Cara said: “There are no words to explain the excitement I have as I return home to make my stage debut in such an iconic role.
‘I am so inspired by the brilliant actors who have played Sally in previous productions around the world and in this one in the West End.
“I can’t wait to be part of this brilliant cast and production.”
Luke added: “I can’t wait to join the Kit Kat Club and take part in this extraordinary production. It’s a huge thrill to be asked to take on this and I’m really looking forward to getting started.’
Eddie Redmayne, who starred in the classic musical in 2021, previously raved about the astonishing production when he performed as The Emcee in the Cabaret.
He said: ‘Performing John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s extraordinary piece with a dazzling group at the Kit Kat Club in the heart of London was the stuff dreams are made of.’
He added: “Playing this role in Cabaret was one of the few bucket list things of my life. And I don’t have many.
“The process of putting this piece together took six years, and it’s so exciting when something you’ve dreamed of exceeds your expectations.”