She’s used to walking the catwalk – and now Cara Delevingne is set to tread the boards.
The model, 31, is about to make her West End debut in the hit production of Cabaret.
She is taking on the role of Sally Bowles – made famous by Liza Minnelli in the 1972 film version – during a 12-week run at the Playhouse Theatre, starting next month.
But it seems that Ms Delevingne is easing herself into the intensity of stage acting as she will miss 22 out of the 96 performances. Her understudy, Nic Myers, will play the role once a week.
Ms Delevingne, who will be following in the footsteps of Oscar-nominated Jessie Buckley in the role, will be starring opposite Olivier Award-winning actor Luke Treadaway as the Emcee.
Cara Delevinge, 31, is about to make her West End debut in the hit production of Cabaret
Eddie Redmayne (right) previously gushed over the astounding production when he performed as The Emcee in the Cabaret in 2021
Ms Delevinge will be starring opposite Olivier Award-winning actor Luke Treadaway as the Emcee
She has already carved out a name for herself in the acting world having appeared in films such as Anna Karenina, Paper Towns, Suicide Squad and Tulip Fever.
She also had a cameo in US TV shows Only Murders In The Building and American Horror Story.
Speaking about her exciting new stint, Cara said: ‘There are no words to explain the excitement I have to 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 past productions around the world and in this one in the West End.
‘I cannot wait to be a part of this brilliant cast and production.’
Luke added: ‘I can’t wait to become a member of the Kit Kat Club and join this extraordinary production. It’s a huge thrill to be asked to take this on and I’m very excited to get started.’
Eddie Redmayne, who starred in the classic musical in 2021, previously gushed over the astounding production when he performed as The Emcee in the Cabaret.
He shared: ‘Getting to perform John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s extraordinary piece with a staggering troupe at the Kit Kat Club in the heart of London was the stuff that dreams are made of.’
He added: ‘Playing this part in Cabaret was one of the few bucket list things in my life. And I don’t have many.
‘The process of putting this piece together has been six years in the making, and it’s so thrilling when something you’ve dreamt of supersedes your expectations.’
