Kym Marsh cast as Cruella de Vil in 101 DALMATIANS musical on tour

Photo credit: Matthew Pover

Lead casting and creatives of a new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book 101 Dalmatians have been announced, ahead of a UK and Ireland tour launching at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 22 June.

Kym Marsh (Greatest Days, UK tour; Waterloo Road, BBC) will play the iconic villain Cruella de Vil in the musical, written by Douglas Hodge (music and lyrics) and Johnny McKnight (book), from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris. The prodiction is directed by Bill Buckhurst, with set design by David Woodhead, costumes by Sarah Mercadé, choreography by Lucy Hind. musical supervision by Alfonso Casado Trigo, orchestrations by Jack Hopkins, puppet design by Jimmy Grimes, lighting by James Whiteside, sound by Chris Whybrow, musical direction by Leigh Thompson, and casting by Lucy Casson.

Kym said: “I’m over the moon to be joining the cast of 101 Dalmatians playing the iconic Cruella De Vil, has there ever been a more fabulous baddie?! Obviously she’s a million miles away from me in real life - and my dogs are very glad about that - but being able to bring to life my take on this renowned character is a real treat. Douglas and Johnny have written this brilliant new musical filled with songs I’m already finding myself humming under my breath. The 101 Dalmatians story spans generations and I'm sure young and old alike will absolutely love this production."

After launching in Wimbledon*, the production will visit Birmingham*, Norwich, Canterbury, Leicester, Manchester*, Belfast*, Wolverhampton, Newcastle*, Southend*, Dublin*, Liverpool*, Milton Keynes*, Woking*, Cardiff*, Southampton*, Aberdeen*, York*, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Oxford and Brighton.

*dates when Kym Marsh is scheduled to perform

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