{"id":16962,"date":"2025-07-24T02:05:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T02:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=16962"},"modified":"2025-07-24T02:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T02:05:08","slug":"sydnie-christmas-shines-as-cruella-de-vil-in-101-dalmatians-rehearsals-with-jeff-brazier-and-aston-merrygold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=16962","title":{"rendered":"Sydnie Christmas shines as Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians rehearsals with Jeff Brazier and Aston Merrygold"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><ins class=\"982a9496\" data-key=\"7b37263cd8dfb0e2c01c2a9e6cd85805\"><\/ins>Check out the latest photos and videos of 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo in London starring Sydnie Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>Britain\u2019s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas is returning to London\u2019s theatre scene this summer, playing iconic villain Cruella de Vil in a brand new musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PagS0hCS\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/6pezt69ih962\/6T00IjoKbqHuUZ2Ygqo8Am\/9219d6b5ae527914cb872f2a2b9ea5fc\/101_Dalmatians_TTG_Sydnie_480x720.jpg\" alt=\"Britain's Got Talent' winner Sydnie Christmas to star in '101 Dalmatians' |  London Theatre\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sydnie is joined by TV presenter Jeff Brazier making his stage debut as Casper, and JLS\u2019 Aston Merrygold (The Wizard of Oz) as Jasper.<\/p>\n<div class=\"MmrSjg19\"><\/div>\n<p>101 Dalmatians: The Musical is playing at the Eventim Apollo in London for six weeks only, from 18 July to 30 August 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0<a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/thawashington\/is-she-human-or-an-angel-sydnie-christmas-stuns-the-world-with-a-magical-live-version-of-the-impossible-dream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cIs she human or an angel?\u201d \u2013 Sydnie Christmas stuns the world with a magical live version of \u201cThe Impossible Dream\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch her performance of theme song at West End below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"101 Dalmatians | West End LIVE 2025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yplx0avetUc?feature=oembed\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"790\" data-origheight=\"444\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Just in: Go behind the scenes of rehearsals for 101 Dalmatians, ahead of the show opening this month in London.<\/p>\n<p>101 Dalmatians also stars Laura Baldwin (Half A Sixpence, Waitress) as Danielle, Linford Johnson (The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe) as Pongo, Samuel Thomas (Assassins) as Tom, and Emma Thornett (Bedknobs and Broomsticks) as Perdi.<\/p>\n<p>The Ensemble features Dylan Collymore as Spud, Benedict Hastings, Lottie Johnson as Tabby, Rachel Lea-Gray as Madeleine, Kenan Lewis Smith as Patch, Callum Martin, Joe Sleight, Chioma Uma as Trudy, and Jhanaica Van Mook as Button; and Swings are Victoria Compson-Bradford and Ronan O\u2019Hara.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westendtheatre.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/101-dalmatians-2025-rehearsas\/Jhanaica-Van-Mook-Lottie-Johnson-Sydnie-Christmas-Callum-Martin-Joe-Sleight-in-101-Dalmatians-The-Musical-rehearsals.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>First-look at Sydnie Christmas as Cruella de Vil<\/h2>\n<p>Also see the very first image of Sydnie Christmas dressed as one of Disney\u2019s most terrifying villains \u2013 Cruella de Vil!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westendtheatre.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/101-dalmatians-2025-rehearsas\/l-r-Aston-Merrygold-Sydnie-Christmas-and-Jeff-Brazier-in-101-Dalmatians-The-Musical-rehearsals-c-Danny-Kaan.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Last year, Sydnie won Britain\u2019s Got Talent, leading her to perform at the Royal Variety Performance, put out hit singles and an album, play a successful \u2018My Way\u2019 tour, and perform in New York and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Sydnie originally made her professional debut in Lazarus \u2013 The David Bowie Musical in London, and most recently appeared in Starlight Express in Germany.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/thawashington\/sydnie-christmas-sings-my-way-so-powerfully-at-a-charity-show-that-people-say-the-walls-almost-shook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydnie Christmas sings \u201cMy Way\u201d so powerfully at a charity show that people say the walls almost shook<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westendtheatre.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/101-dalmatians-2025-rehearsas\/l-r-Jeff-Brazier-Aston-Merrygold-and-Sydnie-Christmas-in-rehearsals-for-101-Dalmatians-The-Musical-c-Danny-Kaan.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dodie Smith\u2019s timeless canine adventure 101 Dalmatians is coming to London in a dazzling new stage production, featuring impressive puppetry, joyous choreography, and catchy original songs.<\/p>\n<p>The musical is adapted for the stage by Zinnie Harris, and boasts songs by Douglas Hodge and a book by Johnny McKnight.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westendtheatre.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/101-dalmatians-2025-rehearsas\/Cast-of-101-Dalmatians-The-Musical-in-rehearsals-c-Danny-Kaan.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>101 Dalmatians follows the daring adventures of Pongo and Perdi, two protective Dalmatian parents who must rescue their puppies from the infamous fashionista Cruella. Determined to create the ultimate fur coat, Cruella\u2019s villainous plans drive the musical\u2019s suspense, promising audiences a mix of humour, heart, and high-stakes drama.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/thawashington\/sydnie-christmas-amazes-america-with-a-nearly-perfect-my-way-on-her-tv-debut-and-fans-say-it-beats-her-audition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydnie Christmas amazes America with a nearly perfect \u201cMy Way\u201d on her TV debut and fans say it beats her audition<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westendtheatre.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/101-dalmatians-2025-rehearsas\/Samuel-Thomas-Laura-Baldwin-Benedict-Hastings-Linford-Johnson-in-101-Dalmatians-The-Musical-rehearsals-c-Danny-Kaan.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The production started at Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre in 2022 and toured the UK and Ireland last year.<\/p>\n<p>101 Dalmatians is directed by Bill Buckhurst, with set design by David Woodhead, costume design by Sarah Mercad\u00e9 and choreography by Lucy Hind. Musical supervision is by Alfonso Casado Trigo, orchestrations by Jack Hopkins, puppet design by Jimmy Grimes, lighting design by James Whiteside and sound design by Chris Whybrow. The musical director is Leigh Thompson, and casting director is Lucy Casson.<\/p>\n<p>101 Dalmatians The Musical is playing at the Eventim Apollo in London from 18 July to 30 August 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the latest photos and videos of 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo in London starring Sydnie Christmas. 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