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In the Heights extends until October 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical is playing at the King’s Cross Theatre

Sam Mackay and cast in In The Heights
Sam Mackay and cast in In The Heights
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The critically acclaimed production of In the Heights, has extended its run at King's Cross Theatre for a third time and is now booking for an additional 6 months until Sunday 30 October 2016.

The musical, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, returned to London last year following a sell-out UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse in 2014. Read Michael Coveney's review for WhatsOnStage here.

The cast currently features David Bedella (The Rocky Horror Show) as Kevin, Josie Benson (Sweeney Todd) as Camila, Vas Constanti (Flashdance) as Piragua Guy, Jade Ewen (Sugababes) as Vanessa, Lily Frazer (Cats) as Nina, Philippa Stefani (Ghost the Musical) as Daniela, Sam Mackay (Wonder.land) as Usnavi, Antoine Murray-Straughan (Cats) as Graffiti Pete, Sarah Naudi as Carla, Eve Polycarpou (Mother Courage and Her Children) as Abuela, Joe Aaron Reid (Ghost, Broadway) as Benny and Cleve September (professional debut) as Sonny.

The cast also includes Jocasta Almgill, Courtney-Mae Briggs, Michael Cortez, Gabriela Garcia, Reiss Hinds, Alexandra Sarmiento and Spin.

In The Heights is directed by Luke Sheppard (Casa Valentina), with choreography by Drew McOnie (The Lorax, Hairspray, Bugsy Malone) and musical supervision by Tom Deering (Made in Dagenham).

King's Cross Theatre is a purpose built theatre at Kings Cross Station. The venue is also home to The Railway Children which will continue to play in rep with In The Heights.

For more information and to book tickets click here.