After captivating audiences as Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians: The Musical, Sydnie Christmas has officially returned to the West End stage — this time as part of legendary lyricist Don Black’s new revue show From The Heart, which is currently running at London’s Fortune Theatre.
The Britain’s Got Talent 2024 winner has been performing alongside an all-star cast, bringing to life Black’s timeless catalogue of songs, including hits written with composers like Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Barry, and Michel Legrand. The show, described as a heartfelt tribute to love, loss, and the golden age of musical storytelling, marks another exciting milestone in Sydnie’s rapidly growing theatre career.
“It’s such an honour to be performing Don’s work,” Sydnie said. “I’ve grown up singing many of these songs, so to now be part of a show that celebrates his legacy feels really special. It’s a joy to perform every night.”
But even as she takes centre stage in From The Heart, Sydnie already has her eyes on what’s next — and it might be her most provocative project yet. The 30-year-old performer revealed that she’s eager to take on a daring and complex leading role, hinting at her dream of one day stepping into the shoes of Sally Bowles in Cabaret.
“A lot of my dream roles probably won’t come back to the West End, which is a shame because they’re quite old-fashioned and have had their time,” she told Daily Star. “But something that I would really love to do is Cabaret. I’d just love to try my hand at Sally Bowles.”
Sydnie added with a smile, “I’m always trying to feed the universe what I want — it’s the power of positive thinking.”
Since her BGT triumph, Sydnie’s career has skyrocketed. She’s released her debut album My Way, performed for King Charles III at the Royal Variety Performance, and even found herself rubbing shoulders in Los Angeles with Michael Bublé and Jennifer Hudson.
Despite her newfound fame, Sydnie insists she’s still the same down-to-earth girl who took a leap of faith by auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent after years of hesitation. “The show has completely changed my life,” she said. “2024 was the best year yet, and now getting to do this — performing live in the West End again — it feels like the dream just keeps growing.”
She also reflected on how much she enjoys embodying complex characters on stage: “It’s an actor’s dream to play something completely different from who you are. That’s what I loved about Cruella — she’s wild, fierce, and a bit mad. I got to have so much fun with her.”
For now, Sydnie is fully focused on From The Heart — a production that celebrates one of Britain’s greatest songwriters while allowing her to showcase her rich, powerful voice in a whole new light. But if her ambitions are anything to go by, it’s clear this is only the beginning of a long and dazzling journey on the West End.
