The Greatest Showman Tickets
Opens 1st April
Roll up, roll up! The Greatest Showman musical, a jaw-dropping new show based on the hit film, is coming to the West End.
The Greatest Showman Musical in London
If you fell in love with the charm of the movie back in 2017, you’ll love the new stage musical The Greatest Showman, playing at London's spectacular Theatre Royal Drury Lane, near Covent Garden. This musical extravaganza will feature everything you loved from the film, including iconic hits like “This Is Me” and “The Greatest Showman”, alongside a star-studded cast and breathtaking circus-inspired performances.
What Is The Greatest Showman Musical About?
The Greatest Showman is the heavily fictionalised portrayal of the life of P. T. Barnum. A popular showman and entertainer, the story follows his rise from humble beginnings to create a circus from a collective of unique performers. However, in his pursuit of success, he will be forced to choose between his dreams and the people he loves most.
When Is The Greatest Showman Coming to the West End?
The Greatest Showman is in the West End from spring 2027, playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which is currently home to Hercules and has previously hosted big family shows like Disney's Frozen the Musical.
The History of The Greatest Showman Musical
The movie was released in 2017 and starred Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Zendaya. It was nominated for Best Motion Picture at the Golden Globe Awards, with the musical score being incredibly popular and winning awards, including Top Soundtrack at the Billboard Music Awards in 2019.
The news of a musical adaptation of The Greatest Showman was announced in 2024, with the show premiering in 2026 at the Bristol Hippodrome. It debuted on 15 March 2026, with the limited spring engagement selling out entirely. This world premiere was always rumoured to be a lead-up to a planned run in the West End.
The production features songs from the film, including “Never Enough”, “This Is Me” and “Rewrite The Stars”, as well as five new songs from the film’s songwriters Ben Pasek and Justin Paul. The Greatest Showman musical is the first stage adaptation of a 20th Century Studios film by Disney.
The Greatest Showman West End Cast
- P T Barnum - Oliver Tompsett
- Charity Barnum - Samantha Barks
- Phillip Carlyle - Ben Joyce
- Jenny Lind - Vajen van den Bosch
- Lettie Lutz - Malinda Parris
The Greatest Showman Musical Creative Team
The book for The Greatest Showman Musical has been written by Tim Federle, known for creating and serving as the showrunner for The High School Musical: The Series on Disney+. He has also created the upcoming Disney+ series Coven Academy.
Paul and Pasek, Benji Pasek and Justin Paul, have created the music and lyrics for the musical. They are best known for their work on La La Land, The Greatest Showman and Dear Evan Hansen. They have won multiple awards during their career and are some of the youngest EGOT winners.
Casey Nicholaw acts as director and choreographer for the production. He is a two-time Tony Award winner with credits including The Book of Mormon, Mean Girls, Disney’s Aladdin and Some Like It Hot.
The rest of the creative team includes music supervision, orchestrations and dance music arrangements by Alex Lacamoire, scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Gregg Barnes, costume design by Sky Switser, lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by Peter Hylenski, video design by George Reeve, circus creation and design by Lorenzo Pisoni, special effects design by Jeremy Chernick, hair and wigs design by Josh Marquette, make-up design by Milagros Medina-Cerdeira and illusions design by Skylar Fox.
Tickets for The Greatest Showman in the West End
As one of the most highly anticipated new shows set to arrive in the West End, this is not a show you want to miss. Set an alert for more news and get ready to make a million dreams come true with a spectacular trip to The Greatest Showman.
Please note that dates are unconfirmed. No cast from the film appear in this production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Greatest Showman playing in London?
The Greatest Showman is playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF.
What is the age recommendation for The Greatest Showman?
The Greatest Showman is best for age 6+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult.
How long is The Greatest Showman?
The running time for The Greatest Showman at Theatre Royal Drury Lane is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
Is there an interval during The Greatest Showman?
Yes, there is a 15 minute interval about halfway through The Greatest Showman.
Can I buy tickets for The Greatest Showman at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Theatre Royal Drury Lane box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search including discounts not available at the box office.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for The Greatest Showman are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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