Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas is set to take the West End by storm once again. Following a critically acclaimed run as Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians, Christmas will star in the sold-out new musical revue From the Heart by legendary lyricist Don Black.
The show will play at London’s Fortune Theatre on Sunday, 26 October, with an additional matinee on 2 November, and promises to be a highlight of the West End season.
From the Heart celebrates Black’s lifelong love of cabaret and the New York cabaret scene, showcasing music from his celebrated collaborations with Gary Barlow, Natasha Bedingfield, Alan Menken, David Arnold, and Mike Batt.
The revue will feature Christmas alongside Preeya Kalidas, Clive Rowe, Caroline O’Connor, and David Thaxton, with additional guest performers to be announced. Nick Winston will direct, and Nick Barstow will oversee musical direction and arrangements. Black said of the show:
“A song can do more in three minutes than any other art form. From the Heart they come and to the heart they go. When I spent time in New York, off-Broadway revues were the places to go. They used to sing original songs that would tear your heart out or make you laugh. Stars like Streisand, Woody Allen, Shirley MacLaine, and Doris Day started their careers off-Broadway.”
While Christmas dazzled audiences in 101 Dalmatians, she has also been hard at work on her music career. Last year, she released a cover album, My Way, but she is now focusing on creating original songs — a long-held dream. In an interview with Bizarre, Christmas shared:
“This is so exciting. I never thought I would have an album of original songs. I have been writing since I was a child and never imagined it would see the light of day. Now that I’m an adult, I get to write and find my style. People see me and think: ‘She’s a theatrical singer,’ but that’s not all I do.”
She also revealed that BGT judge Amanda Holden will be among the first to hear her new material:
“All it takes is to message her, and she replies. I have a demo of a song I want to send her. I would never say: ‘Promote this for me,’ but I would ask for her opinion on the music.”
Christmas has been keeping fans updated on her creative momentum via social media. After performing at OASIS LIVE 25, she wrote:
“Rounding off an EPIC weekend. Definitely one to remember with my favourite boys. Now back to work. I have an album to write ✍️🤍”
Her upcoming album promises to reflect her growth as an artist, bridging her theatrical experience with her personal storytelling and unique musical style. Christmas has also spoken about how she curates her performances, creating medleys and choosing songs that align with her vision for the future.
With the West End return and original music in the works, Sydnie Christmas is positioning herself as a versatile and evolving artist. Fans can expect a series of dazzling live performances in From the Heart alongside the promise of an album that highlights her songwriting abilities and theatrical flair — a combination that cements her status as one of the UK’s most exciting young performers.
