Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular Tickets
This is the greatest show!Recommended for ages 6+. Under 5's, inc babes in arms, will not be permitted. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult
Performance dates
13 December 2024 - 27 September 2026
Run time: 2hrs 40mins
Includes interval
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COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular London tickets
Featuring hit songs from the multi award-winning film plus the finest international circus stars, the greatest show has just got even better. Roll up, roll up and witness the extraordinary, book your official tickets to COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular today.
About COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Journey into a vibrant backstage world for an immersive pre-show experience before taking your seats in our 700-seat Big Top for an incredible show where circus meets musical theatre in this brand-new live event inspired by the 20th Century Fox Motion Picture. COME ALIVE! features all the hit songs by Pasek and Paul including ‘This Is Me,’ ‘Rewrite the Stars,’ ‘A Million Dreams,’ ‘Tightrope’ and ‘The Greatest Show’.
The pre-show experience offers a glimpse into life behind the big top as you stumble across secret performances and meet a host of curious characters all while enjoying delicious food and drink. Featuring critically acclaimed circus superstars (Including Cirque de Demain Medal Winners) and musical theatre talent from the West End, this is a thrilling feast for the senses.
Big praise for the big top
- “The best thing I have seen all year” - The Sun
- “Spectacular” - The Stage
- “An extravaganza of festivity and spectacle” - London Theatre
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular creatives
- Creative Director - Simon Hammerstein
- Composer, Arranger, Conductor and Music Producer - Matthew Brind
- Choreographer - Jerry Reeve
- Lighting Director - Adam Bassett
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular cast
- The Showman - Simon Bailey
- Max - Aaliya Mai
- Singers - Jaz Ellington, Charlotte-Hannah Jones, Whitney Martins, Fallon Mondlane
- Dancers - Maisie Axton, Genie Gledhill, Mia Jayne, Konnie Karachaliou, Ebby Sama, Emma-Louise Stansall, Ross Wilkins
- Circus Performers - Juan Anyosa, Korri Aulakh, Klodi Dabkiewicz, Bella Diosa, Tybald Griesbacher, Yann Leblanc, David Locke, Rachel Locks, Daniel Luengo Quintero, Shona Morgan, Dean Murrell, Theddy Nardin, Manases Palacios Molando, Antino Pansa, Joel Roxendal, Itzel Salvatierra, Josephine Urry, Kieron The Mighty Magician.
Special notes
Due to the interactive nature of the show, the age guidance is 5+. Please be aware under 5's, including babes in arms, will not be permitted, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Live Subtitled Performance on Saturday 25 October 2025, 2:30pm.Recent Reviews
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News / Casting
Come Alive! announces extension and new cast members
The smash-hit Greatest Showman-inspired circus spectacular is set to continue wowing London audiences. Producers have today confirmed that Come Alive! will extend its run at the Empress Museum in Earls Court until 27 September 2026, giving fans even more chances to step inside the world of The Greatest Showman and experience a unique mix of circus, theatre, and live music.
This autumn marks the start of the show’s next creative chapter, with a wave of new performers joining the company. Urdang graduate Anoushka Tandon-Sangar will make her professional debut in the lead role of Max, a shy circus dreamer learning to unlock her true potential. She will be joined by international artists Tara Talland (Revel Puck Circus), Nathan Briscoe (Cirque du Soleil), and Sam Barnes, with world-record-holding Ringmaster Kai Hou (Britain's Got Talent) taking centre stage.
Returning cast members include Dean Murrell, Jimmy Wong, Bella Diosa, Eric McGill, Josephine Urry, Jackie Le, Antino Pansa, Tybald Griesbacher, Roman Karpovich, Sam Nash, Keiron The Mighty and Shona Morgan. Joining the musical lineup are Maia Hawkins, Greg Oliver, Deshawn Gordon, Whitney Martins and Giovanni Spano, with Simon Bailey continuing in the role of the Showman. New dancers; Rachel Gardiner, Ethan Brenchley and Elliott Brady join the energetic ensemble already lighting up the stage.
4 Sep, 2025 | By Sian McBride
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