Sydnie Christmas to lead 101 Dalmatians musical in London

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas is set to appear in the London transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical.

The musical is based on Dodie Smith’s classic story and features music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge, with a book by Johnny McKnight and stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris.

It 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.

Directed by Bill Buckhurst, the production includes set design by David Woodhead, costumes by Sarah Mercadé, and choreography by Lucy Hind. The creative team also includes 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.

Christmas will take on the role of Cruella de Vil.

The performer commented: “I can’t wait to sink my teeth into this iconic character! There’s a bit of me that I see in Cruella, so I’m excited to see her evolve…”

Further casting is to be revealed.

The adaptation will open at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on Friday 18 July and run 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.