The High Life, a musical adaptation of the cult BBC comedy series, features a reunion of original cast members Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond, and Patrick Ryecart as they reprise their beloved roles. This production, directed by Andrew Panton and co-created with writer Johnny McKnight, follows the misadventures of Air Scotia’s crew as they navigate the complexities of their evolving lives and relationships. Joining the iconic cast are musical theatre talents Louise McCarthy, Kyle Gardiner, and Rachael Kendall Brown, among others, promising a blend of humor and original music. The show will premiere at Dundee Rep Theatre on April 2, 2026, before touring across Scotland.
Cast and Creative Team for The High Life at National Theatre of Scotland
Cast
Ross Baxter
Ensemble
Alan Cumming
Sebastian Flight
Forbes Masson
Steve McCracken
Siobhan Redmond
Shona Spurtle
Patrick Ryecart
Captain Hilary Duff
Louise McCarthy
Heather Argyll
Rachael Kendall Brown
Kylie
Grant McIntyre
Ensemble
Ciara Flynn
Ensemble
Lauren Ellis-Steele
Ensemble
Kyle Gardiner
Mylie
Creative Team
Michael Howell
Casting Director
James Gorman
Orchestral Manager
Ross Brown
Music Technology
Natasha Volley
Associate Choreographer
Sarah de Tute
Musical Director
Tom Penny
Sound Designer
Grant Anderson
Lighting Designer
Sarah Travis
Musical Supervisor
Emily Jane Boyle
Associate Director
Emily Jane Boyle
Choreographer
Colin Richmond
Set & Costume Designer
Andrew Panton
Director
Alan Cumming
Additional Music
Forbes Masson
Music
Johnny McKnight
Story, Script and Lyrics
Forbes Masson
Story, Script and Lyrics
Alan Cumming
Story, Script and Lyrics
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