When the show arrived in London, the Piccadilly Theatre underwent a physical transformation to match the grandeur of the show’s Parisian setting. The venue was reimagined from floor to ceiling — complete with a windmill, a blue elephant, a multitude of chandeliers and velvet drapery on the walls and ceiling — immersing audiences in the world of the Moulin Rouge from the moment they stepped inside. The result is a venue that doesn’t just host a musical – it becomes part of the spectacle.

“I WANT PEOPLE TO WALK IN AND THINK: IT’S NOT LIKE THE PICCADILLY ANY MORE!”. CARMEN PAVLOVIC, PRODUCER

The original West End cast featured Liisi LaFontaine as the sparkling diamond Satine, Jamie Bogyo as Christian, and Clive Carter as the charismatic Harold Zidler. In year two, the lead roles were taken over by Melissa James as Satine, Jamie Muscato as Christian and Matt Rixon as Zidler. Year three saw Tanisha Spring step into the role of Satine, with Dom Simpson as Christian and Ben Richards as Zidler.  By year four, the cast welcomed back Dom Simpson, introducing Natalie Kassanga as Satine and Craig Ryder as Zidler.

Now, as the hit show extends into its fifth year at the Piccadilly Theatre, we’re delighted to reveal a new cast from 13 October 2025, Karis Anderson (TINA: The Tina Turner Musical) will take on the role of Satine, joined by Alistair Brammer (Miss Saigon) as Christian, alongside Craig Ryder returning as Harold Zidler for a second year.

With five spectacular cast changes and over one million audience members to date, the production continues to bring the splendour and romance to the heart of London’s theatre scene. 

PLAYFUL PRODUCTIONS

The general management team at Playful Productions have been with us since the very beginning of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on the West End. Under the steadfast leadership of Nia Janis and the general management team, the company navigated months of uncertainty during COVID-19 with remarkable professionalism and empathy.  Recognised as one of the UK’s leading theatre producers and general managers, they bring invaluable expertise and care to the production. Their collaborative approach and dedication have been essential in bringing the show to life on the West End and ensuring it continues to thrive with London audiences. Nia Janis also serves as the Executive Producer of the West End production.