Disney Theatrical Group has confirmed that the brand-new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman will make its highly anticipated West End premiere at London’s historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Following a sold-out premiere run in Bristol, the full-scale musical production will begin previews on 14 April 2027, with opening night scheduled for 5 May 2027. The initial booking period runs through 2 October 2027.
Key Dates & Ticket Information
| Details | Event Info |
| Venue | Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF |
| Preview Dates | Starts 14 April 2027 |
| Opening Night | 5 May 2027 |
| Current Booking Window | 14 April 2027 – 2 October 2027 |
| Presale Access | Opens 12:00 PM GMT on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 (48-hour access window) |
| General On-Sale | Opens to the public on 18 November 2026 |
| Official Ticketing Link | LW Theatres – The Greatest Showman |
How to Get Presale Tickets
If you registered for priority access:
- Expect an email on Monday, 2 November 2026 containing your unique access link and booking instructions.
- The presale window opens at 12:00 PM GMT on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 and will remain active for 48 hours only.
- Be signed in to your LW Theatres account ahead of time to secure seats early, as demand is expected to be extremely high.
West End Cast & Creative Team
West End stars Oliver Tompsett (& Juliet, Wicked) and Samantha Barks (Frozen, Les Misérables) will lead the London production.
- P.T. Barnum: Oliver Tompsett
- Charity Barnum: Samantha Barks
- Phillip Carlyle: Ben Joyce
- Jenny Lind: Vajèn van den Bosch
- Lettie Lutz: Malinda Parris
Further casting updates will be announced in the coming months.
Creative Team
- Music & Lyrics: EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen)
- Book: Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)
- Direction & Choreography: Two-time Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (Disney’s Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Hercules)
What to Expect Onstage
The stage adaptation includes all the film’s major anthems, including “The Greatest Show,” “A Million Dreams,” “Come Alive,” “Rewrite the Stars,” “Never Enough,” and the Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning “This Is Me.”
In addition to the original movie soundtrack, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have penned several brand-new songs specifically for the stage adaptation.
What to read next:
- Ben Fogle to embark on personal journey across Canada in new 5 series
- BBC promotes David Walliams episode of Who Do You Think You Are despite allegations
- Where to watch Josh O’Connor in Golden Boy as National Theatre production comes to the screen
- Where to watch Sam Ryder in Jesus Christ Superstar: Tickets, dates and prices
- What is Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint about? Cast, plot and release date of new festive comedy
Want more TV previews, entertainment news & lifestyle reviews? Subscribe for free, below.
Share this post with someone you think would like it…