The producers of new London burlesque show Diamonds and Dust at the Emerald Theatre have announced that the show is being postponed until September 2025.
The show was originally booking from its start date on 16 June, to 28 September 2025. However, following the 12 July performance the production paused performances until the beginning of August. This news today postpones the show further, with Diamonds and Dust now restarting on 18 September 2025.
Diamonds and Dust stars Steps and musical theatre star Faye Tozer (101 Dalmatians, 42nd Street) as Miss Kitty LeRoy in a show created by international burlesque sensation Dita Von Teese, who was originally scheduled to appear at some performances as Lady Luck.
Dita von Teese is currently scheduled to appear in all five performances when the show re-opens, from 18 to 21 September.
Diamonds and Dust is produced by Tosca Rivola, Dita Von Teese, Dee Parsons and Julian Stoneman, with co-producers Sydney Max Lee, Sienna Sinclaire, Robert Testagrossa and Paul Dainty.
A joint statement issued by the producers on social media said: “We are heartbroken to share that due to ongoing work on both show and venue, we will only be able to re-open starting 18 September to kick off our fall season. This isn’t a decision we made lightly, and we know how disappointing this news is – especially for those who’ve supported us from the very beginning. We’re an independent production and theatre pushing to keep the burlesque art form alive in London, both for our bustling performer community and our lovely audiences. Burlesque and cabaret houses have been closing all [over] the world, and it is our mission [to] preserve our rich tradition. Despite the growing pains, we will be back bolder and brighter! All ticket holders will be contacted directly today with options, and our DMs are open for additional assistance, questions and solutions.”
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Diamonds and Dust is the first show at the newly opened Emerald Theatre. Operated by Tokyo Industries, the venue was previously Proud Embankment, and has had a £4 million refurbishment to create the new venue. Tokyo Industries own and operate 47 UK music venues and 19 venues internationally. They recently announced the acquisition of music venue The Social off Oxford Circus, expanding their live music arm. The Emerald Theatre is their first move into West End theatres.
More about Diamonds and Dust
Diamonds and Dust 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…
The production is a thrilling blend of Old West lore, vintage casino culture, high-stakes stunts and Dita Von Teese’s signature glamour, featuring talented West End performers, magnetic burlesque starlets and dangerous cirque artists.
The cast of Diamonds and Dust also includes Alexandros Beshonges (Mamma Mia!, West End), Isabelle Bosher, Candace Cane, Bethany Chan (The Lion King, West End), Georgia Eddon-Burke (Lío London Cabaret), Hollie Kate (Beauty and the Beast, Richmond Theatre), Cristian Liberti, 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 some performances Lady Luck is played by Didi Derrière (The Beguiling Hour, Crazy Coqs), and Miss Kitty LeRoy is played by Katie Dunsden (Grease, Moulin Rouge!, West End).
Diamonds and Dust is conceived and directed by Tosca Rivola and Dita Von Teese, with a story by Tosca Rivola, co-written by Emma Henley and Careena Melia.
Choreography is by Matt Nicholson, Dita Von Teese and Tosca Rivola, with set and lighting design by Philip Gladwell, sound design by Gareth Owen, musical supervision by Lewis Carnie, associate costume designs by Jenny Quirk, wigs, hair and make-up by Sam Cox, millinery by Hood London, casting by Gusthart Casting & Pearson Casting and general management by MPSI Ltd.
The production also boasts costume designs for Dita Von Teese by British designer Jenny Packham and bespoke footwear designs by Christian Louboutin.
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📷 Main photo: Dita Von Teese as Lady Luck in DIAMONDS and DUST, credit Chris Davis Studio
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