101 Dalmatians musical in London – first look photos released

The 101 Dalmatians The Musical company have taken to the stage at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, and photographs have been released!

Based on Dodie Smith’s classic story, the musical will play in London for six weeks this summer.

The story follows Cruella de Vil as she schemes to capture Dalmatian puppies to create a fur coat, placing Pongo, Perdi, and their litter of pups in danger.

Featuring music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge, with a book by Johnny McKnight and stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris, the piece is directed by Bill Buckhurst.

Also on the creative team are set designer David Woodhead, costume designer Sarah Mercadé, and choreographer Lucy Hind. They’re joined by musical supervisor Alfonso Casado Trigo, orchestrator Jack Hopkins, puppet designer Jimmy Grimes, lighting designer James Whiteside, and sound designer Chris Whybrow. Leigh Stanford Thompson serves as musical director, and casting is by Lucy Casson. The associate director is Blythe Stewart and the associate choreographer is Llandyll Gove.

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Sydnie Christmas takes on the role of the iconic villain, Cruella de Vil. Alongside her are Jeff Brazier and Aston Merrygold as Casper and Jasper, respectively. Laura Baldwin plays Danielle with Samuel Thomas as Tom. Playing Pongo is Linford Johnson, with Perdi played by Emma Thornett.

Completing the cast are Dylan Collymore (ensemble), Victoria Compson-Bradford (swing), Benedict Hastings (ensemble), Lottie Johnson (ensemble), Rachel Lea-Gray (ensemble), Kenan Lewis Smith (ensemble), Callum Martin (ensemble), Ronan O’Hara (swing), Joe Sleight (ensemble), Chioma Uma (ensemble), and Jhanaica Van Mook (ensemble).

The adaptation will run at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith until Saturday 30 August 2025. 101 Dalmatians was first performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London in 2022 and was last seen on tour.

Tickets are on sale below.