Faye Tozer to star in Dita Von Teese’s DIAMONDS AND DUST at Emerald Theatre
It has been announced that Steps and musical theatre star Faye Tozer will take on the iconic role of Miss Kitty LeRoy in the world premiere of a brand-new and hotly anticipated theatrical production DIAMONDS and DUST at London’s newest West End venue, The Emerald Theatre, from 16 June.
The cast appearing alongside Dita Von Teese as Lady Luck (at certain performances*) and Faye Tozer as Miss Kitty LeRoy (at certain performances**) will be Alexandros Beshonges (MAMMA MIA, West End), Isabelle Bosher (Women’s Netball Super Cup, Sky Sports), Candace Cane (performed alongside Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg and Diplo), Bethany Chan (The Lion King, West End), Georgia Eddon-Burke (Lío London Cabaret), Hollie Kate (Beauty and the Beast, Richmond Theatre), Cristian Liberti (performed alongside Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams & Sophie Ellis Bextor), Lady Lydia (La Clique, London), Zoë Marshall (Circus OZ), Callum Quinnen (Bombay Superstars, West End), Tosca Rivola (Tarantina, Dita Von Teese World Tour), Manny Tsakanika (Magic Mike Live, West End), Zinzile Tshuma (Bring It On, UK Tour), Sienna Walker (Come What May, UK Tour), and Niko Wirachman (The Prince of Egypt, West End).
At certain performances the role of Lady Luck will be played by Didi Derrière (The Beguiling Hour, Crazy Coqs).
At certain performances the role of Miss Kitty LeRoy will be played by Katie Dunsden (Grease; Moulin Rouge, West End).
DIAMONDS and DUST is a tale of the good, the bad and the lucky featuring some of the finest West End performers the UK has to offer, magnetic burlesque starlets and dangerous cirque artists. The production promises a thrilling blend of Old West lore, vintage casino culture, high-stakes stunts and Dita Von Teese’s signature glamour.
Step into our hazy saloon and let the 52-card deck decide your fate. This is the untold story of Miss Kitty LeRoy, the Wild West’s most notorious card dealer, making her own way in a man’s world while trying her hand at taming Lady Luck for herself, perhaps in vain…
London’s newest theatrical production serves double jeopardy as the show plants a boot firmly in plot-driven theatre and a stiletto in the nuanced art of seduction. This world premiere production promises an unforgettable evening of pre-show entertainment with exceptional dining, specially curated cocktails and electrifying theatre.
The experience continues into the early hours with Emerald After Dark, a rare late-night curated entertainment program featuring: ‘West End Wednesdays’ designed for theatre industry professionals and enthusiasts, and a line-up of both global and local DJ Talent with live entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday***. During the first four weeks of the production, Emerald After Dark will be admitting patrons with a valid West End theatre ticket for free before 11pm.
The entire production is conceived and directed by Tosca Rivola and Dita Von Teese, with a story by Tosca Rivola, co-written by Emma Henley & Careena Melia, choreography by Matt Nicholson, Dita Von Teese and Tosca Rivola, set and lighting design by Philip Gladwell, sound by Gareth Owen, musical supervision by Lewis Carnie, wigs, hair and make-up by Sam Cox, millinery by Hood London, casting by Gusthart Casting & Pearson Casting. The production also boasts costume designs for Dita Von Teese by British designer Jenny Packham and bespoke footwear designs by Christian Louboutin. Audiences will also be lavished with a newly curated musical soundtrack for this dynamic new production.
The show features an optional, lavish dining experience, with brunch menu which offers refined sharing bites and a supper set menu. Showcasing a farm-to-plate philosophy.
*Dita Von Teese will perform during the initial opening weeks and will appear at a limited number of London shows thereafter, set for 6 performances Thursday-Sunday, each month.
**Faye Tozer will perform during the initial opening weeks and from 14 July, and will not appear in Monday performances.
***During June/July Emerald After Dark will have Monday experiences.
