Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.
Matt Rawle stars as the world’s greatest showman
West End star Matt Rawle will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for!
Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Matt Rawle steps into Barnum’s shoes and on to the tightrope!
Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.
Music by Cy Coleman | Lyrics by Michael Stewart | Book by Mark Bramble
Presented by Bill Kenwright Ltd
A Watermill Theatre production
Performance details
- Show times
- Evenings
- 7.30pm
- Matinees
- 2.30pm
- Running time
2 hours 20 minutes, including interval
- Age suitability
8+
- Additional information
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This show includes smoke, haze, gunshots, fire, loud noises, flashing lights, darkness, latex balloons and clowns.
Discounts
Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat)
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Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat)
Accessibility information
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Audio described performance
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Touch tours Fri 9 October, 6pm
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British Sign Language performance
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Captioned performance
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