101 Dalmatians is a musical with music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge and a book by Johnny McKnight from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris, based on the 1956 children's novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith.
[1] The production was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was later rescheduled to run from 26 May to 20 June 2021 with previews beginning on 15 May.
[4] The production was directed by Timothy Sheader and choreographed by Liam Steel, with set design by Colin Richmond, costumes by Katrina Linsdsay, and puppetry design and direction by Toby Olié.
[5] In March 2022, the full cast was revealed, including Kate Fleetwood as Cruella de Vil.
[6] A re-imagined production of the musical began a UK tour at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 22 June 2024, with Kym Marsh and Faye Tozer and Kerry Ellis[7] alternating playing Cruella de Vil; the tour is be directed by Bill Buckhurst.