NEWS: STAR-STUDDED LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR THE ACTORS HOUSE CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK

A host of West End favourites will take to the stage at London's Gillian Lynne Theatre on Monday 7 December 2026 for The Actors House Christmas Songbook, a one-night fundraising celebration presented by Olivier Award-winning performer Matt Henry MBE.

Featuring musical theatre hits and festive favourites, the concert will raise funds for The Actors House, which provides safe, affordable accommodation for actors and creative professionals touring across the UK.

The Actors House Christmas Songbook Cast

Matt Henry will be joined by Beverley Knight MBE, Jess Folley, Oliver Tompsett, Kerry Ellis, Divina De Campo, Carly Mercedes Dyer and Declan Bennett. The line-up also reunites Henry with former The Devil Wears Prada castmates Amy Di Bartolomeo, Georgie Buckland, Keelan McAuley and Tosh Wanogho-Maud.

Keziah Ibe, who made her professional debut as Eliza Doolittle in Chichester Festival Theatre's My Fair Lady, will also perform, highlighting the importance of regional theatre in developing new talent.

Matt Henry MBE. Photograph: Jake Stewart.

Beverley Knight MBE.

Kerry Ellis.

Supporting Touring Theatre Professionals

Founded by Matt Henry in 2025, The Actors House helps touring performers and creatives find secure, good-quality accommodation without facing prohibitive costs. Its first property, The Bradford House, opened in 2025, and the organisation has plans for further accommodation in Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield and Leeds.

Proceeds from the concert will support this work, helping to make touring more accessible and sustainable for performers and behind-the-scenes theatre workers.

Divina De Campo.

Divina De Campo has highlighted the importance of feeling safe and supported while touring, allowing performers to focus on delivering their best work for audiences around the country.

Creative Team and Emerging Talent

The concert will be co-directed by Matt Henry and Tosh Wanogho-Maud, with musical direction from Steve Holness and choreography and movement direction by George Beet. Jordan Harris is Production Manager, with Tooey Gowar producing the show.

The production is also creating opportunities for emerging theatre professionals. Mountview student Luke Knowles will work as Assistant Musical Director, alongside Assistant Director Emily Phillips and Assistant Production Manager Alfie Main. Three emerging musicians will perform alongside established West End players.

The Actors House Christmas Songbook Tickets

The Actors House Christmas Songbook takes place at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW, on Monday 7 December 2026 at 7pm. Tickets range from £30 to £120, with proceeds supporting The Actors House.

Tickets and further information are available from LW Theatres: https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/actors-house-christmas-songbook/ . To learn more about the charity, visit https://www.theactorshouse.co/ .