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  • Venue Ambassadors Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 11 October 2025
  • Running time 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 10+

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MUST END 11 October 2025

Winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards 2025, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the critically acclaimed folk musical inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic short story (The Great Gatsby).

With a foot-stomping, soul-stirring folk score, this spellbinding new show is a powerful reminder that—no matter how much time we have—we must make every moment count.

Following two sell-out runs at Southwark Playhouse, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has now arrived in London’s West End, starring Olivier-Award winner John Dagleish (Sunny Afternoon, A Christmas Carol) and Olivier award nominee Clare Foster (Travesties, Merrily We Roll Along).

Set in a fishing village on the rugged Cornish coast, this breathtaking production reimagines Fitzgerald’s timeless tale, led by a remarkable actor-musician ensemble who bring the story to life through the stunning music of Jethro Compton and Darren Clark.

Don’t miss this epic love story that defies all odds—book your tickets now!

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is booking to 11 October 2025 at the Ambassadors Theatre, London

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Discover a sleepy fishing harbour on the north coast of Cornwall, home to a most curious story.

Under the light of a full moon, Benjamin Button is born old. Bound to the fate of growing younger each day, Benjamin dreams of the chance to live a little life. More than anything, he dreams of love. With no hope of finding it, Benjamin resigns himself to a life of solitude, until, one day, a miracle occurs – the local barmaid, Elowen Keene. But as the years come and go, time and tide threaten to tear the two apart. 

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Who is in the cast of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?

Starring John Dagleish as Benjamin Button and Clare Foster as Elowen Keene

Also stars Matthew Burns, Jonathan Charles, Oonagh Cox, Katy Ellis, Anna Fordham, Philippa Hogg, Damien James, Elliot Mackenzie, Ann Marcuson, Emliy Panes, Nuwan Hugh Perera, Jack Quarton, Matthew Romain, and Benedict Salter

 

Who are the creative team of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?

Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald; Adapted, book & lyrics by Jethro Compton; Music and lyrics by Darren Clark.

Directed and designed by Jethro Compton, with choreography and movement by Chi-San Howard, co-music supervision by Mark Aspinall and Darren Clark, costumes and associate stage design by Anna Kelsey, sound by Luke Swaffield, and musical direction by Mark Aspinall.

Important Notes

Content guidance: This show contains themes of death/suicide, naked flame, haze, and loud noises.

Venue Information

Ambassadors Theatre , West Street, London, WC2H 9ND

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line)

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

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Critics' reviews of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

★★★★★ "A match for the movie? This joyful musical is far better" - Telegraph (Ambassadors Theatre)

★★★★★ "The West End’s best new show is joyous and life-affirming" - The Express (Ambassadors Theatre)

★★★★ "A sure-fire West End hit" - iNews (Ambassadors Theatre)

★★★★ "Forget Brad Pitt’s film — this is the version to treasure" - Evening Standard (Ambassadors Theatre)

★★★★ "This musical touches the heart" - The Times (Ambassadors Theatre)

★★★★ "Wildly improbable yet thoroughly enchanting" FT (Ambassadors Theatre

★★★★ "vivacious yet touching...warm and winsome musical" - The Guardian (Ambassadors Theatre)

★★★★ "extraordinary... it has a joy, romance and big-hearted elan" - Time Out (Ambassadors Theatre)

★★★★ "Impressive...a cosy, cockles-warming treat" - The Stage (Ambassadors Theatre)

★★★★★ "This utterly beautiful, achingly emotional new musical" - The Express (Southwark Playhouse Elephant)

★★★★ "Plenty to admire" - The Sunday Times (Southwark Playhouse Elephant)

★★★★ "Should be the next must-see musical" - i News (Southwark Playhouse Elephant)

★★★★ "A surprising delight" - The Evening Standard (Southwark Playhouse Elephant)

★★★★ "Very strong, heartfelt new musical" - The Stage (Southwark Playhouse Elephant)

Also see: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is playing at the Ambassadors Theatre in London
The running time of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button are: 10+
Yes, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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