• Venue Empress Museum, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 11 April 2027
  • Running time 1 hour 40 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 6+

Come Alive! in London

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is now playing at the Empress Museum in London.

Set inside a purpose-built Big Top, this thrilling live show combines spectacular circus acts, powerhouse vocals and immersive staging inspired by The Greatest Showman.

Featuring hit songs including “This Is Me”, “Rewrite the Stars”, “A Million Dreams” and “The Greatest Show”, Come Alive! surrounds audiences with dazzling acrobatics, high-energy performance and unforgettable live music.

★★★★ “Dynamic circus spectacular” (The Times)

★★★★ “Astounding acrobatics” (The Stage)

Popular weekend performances and VIP packages sell quickly, so early booking is recommended.

Book Come Alive! tickets now for performances at the Empress Museum until 11 April 2027.

What to expect at Come Alive!

Inspired by The Greatest Showman, Come Alive! is a live circus spectacular combining the hit songs from the film with breathtaking acrobatics, immersive staging and world-class performers.

Performed in the round, the show places audiences at the heart of the action beneath the Big Top.

Doors open 60 minutes before the performance, giving audiences time to enjoy interactive entertainment, themed food and drinks before the main event begins.

Songs from The Greatest Showman

Come Alive! features songs from The Greatest Showman, with music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, including:

      • This Is Me
      • A Million Dreams
      • Rewrite the Stars
      • The Greatest Show

Performed live by powerhouse vocalists, these iconic songs help bring the world of The Greatest Showman to life inside the Big Top.

VIP Showman Package

The VIP Showman Package includes premium seating, priority entry, food and drinks, performer interaction, photo opportunities and a commemorative gift.

VIP packages for Come Alive! are limited and can sell out quickly for peak performances

★★★★
“This dynamic circus spectacular strips back the storyline but keeps all the best anthems in the strikingly intimate Empress Museum in London”
The Times
★★★★
“Moulin Rouge meets Secret Cinema... the incredible energy of this spectacle”
Express
★★★★
“Astounding acrobatics”
The Stage

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Anoushka Tandon-Sangar in Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Anoushka Tandon-Sangar in Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Kai Hou in Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Kai Hou in Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Simon Bailey in Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Simon Bailey in Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Who is in the cast of Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular?

  • The Showman: Simon Bailey
  • Max: Anoushka Tandon-Sangar
  • Singers: Maia Hawkins; Greg Oliver; Deshawn Gordon; Whitney Martins; Eva Yuste; Micky Dumoulin.
  • Dancers: Genie Gledhill; Mia Jayne; Ebby Sama; Ross Wilkins; Elliott Brady;Ethan Brenchley; Rachel Gardiner; Grace Hope Charles.

Come Alive ! Circus performers:

  • Kai Hou – The Ringmaster
  • Bella Diosa
  • Tybald Griesbacher
  • Roman Karpovich
  • Jackie Le
  • Dean Murrell
  • Sam Nash
  • Antino Pansa
  • Josephine Urry
  • Jimmy Wong
  • Kieron The Mighty
  • Eric McGill
  • Ebony Gumbs
  • Nathan Briscoe
  • Sam Barnes
  • Shona Morgan
  • Tara Talland

Who are the creative team of Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular?

Come Alive! is inspired by the 20th Century Fox motion picture The Greatest Showman.

  • Original Story: Jenny Bicks
  • Songs by: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
  • Conceived and Directed by: Simon Hammerstein
  • Music Producer: Matthew Brind (Paddington 2, Just For One Day, Legally Blonde)
  • Choreographers: Jerry Reeve (Taylor Swift, Platinum Party at the Palace) and Lukas McFarlane (Strictly Come Dancing, The X Factor)
  • Lighting Designer: Adam Bassett for Woodroffe Bassett Design (Adele Live, London 2012 Olympics)
  • Set Designer: Ruby Law
  • Costume Designer: Susan Kulkarni
  • Art Director: Mika Handley
  • Casting: Pearson Casting (Starlight Express, Six)

The creative team also includes circus choreography and casting by Tilde Björfors and Mattias Claesson, sound design by Gareth Tucker for Autograph, performance direction by Bryn Harris, creative writing by Bells Prendergast, and music supervision by Greg Arrowsmith.

Produced by Outside The Box Amusements and TSG Entertainment.

Important Notes

Next access performances: BSL Interpreted performance: 11th July 2:30pm

VIP Showman Package: The VIP Showman Package includes: Priority Entry; Free-Flowing Champagne, Wine and Soft Drinks in Sky Terrace; Delicious Hot Food Light Bites; Interaction with Performers; Photo Opportunities; Premium Seating; Private Bar; and a Commemorative Gift.

Age Notes: Suitable for 6+. Please note under 5’s, inc babes in arms, will not be permitted. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Content warning: This show contains strobe lighting, smoke, haze and fire effects.

 

Venue Information

Empress Museum , Empress Space, London, SW6 1TT

Nearest Tube or Train: West Brompton, Earl's Court

Nearest Buses: 74, 190, 430, N74, N97

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Critics' reviews of Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

★★★★ “This dynamic circus spectacular strips back the storyline but keeps all the best anthems in the strikingly intimate Empress Museum in London” The Times

★★★★ “Spectacular... absolutely nothing else like it in London” WestEndTheatre.com

★★★★ “Moulin Rouge meets Secret Cinema... the incredible energy of this spectacle” Express

★★★★ “Astounding acrobatics” The Stage

★★★★ “A wonderful spectacle” RadioTimes

★★★★ “An experience and a spectacle” All That Dazzles

★★★★★ “Come Alive doesn’t need to rewrite the stars – it deserves them all” West End Wilma

★★★★★ “It’s universally exciting so anyone of any age can come in and be swept away by the magic” Theatre & Tonic

“The best thing I’ve seen all year” The Sun

★★★ “A wild night of fun and games” London Theatre

★★★ “Impressive acrobatics” Time Out

“Feel-good singalongs with jaw-dropping performances” Attitude

Average Critics' Review Score: 4.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ (10)

Frequently Asked Questions

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is playing at the Empress Museum in London
The running time of Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is 1 hour 40 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular are: 6+
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular has matinee performances on the following days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The Come Alive Big Top is arranged in the round, with seating surrounding the central circus ring.

Sections are named Empress, Yellow, Purple and Blue.

  • Row A in each section offers ringside seating closest to the action.
  • Rows then rise upwards and backwards from the ring.
  • Empress section includes premium ringside seats and VIP packages.

There are excellent views from all areas of the Big Top due to the circular layout.

Doors open 60 minutes before the performance, giving audiences time to enjoy immersive entertainment, food and drinks before the show begins.
The VIP Showman Package includes premium ringside seating, priority entry, food and drinks, exclusive photo opportunities, performer interaction and a commemorative gift.
Yes - Come Alive! combines spectacular circus acts, hit songs from The Greatest Showman and immersive Big Top staging into one of London’s most exciting nights out.
Come Alive! is a live circus spectacular inspired by The Greatest Showman, combining hit songs from the film with acrobatics, live vocals and immersive performance.
The nearest parking is at Empress Place (SW6), a short walk from the Empress Museum. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so visitors are encouraged to plan ahead before travelling.
Yes. Come Alive! is an original live circus spectacular inspired by The Greatest Showman and its hit songs, including This Is Me, Rewrite the Stars and A Million Dreams.
No. Come Alive! is a standalone immersive circus spectacular inspired by the film and its music, rather than the upcoming stage musical adaptation currently in development.
No. There are no live animals featured in the show or pre-show entertainment.

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