Last updated: 26 January 2026.
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Come Alive! is the epic immersive theatre and circus experience in London, inspired by the smash-hit movie The Greatest Showman.
Featuring the hit songs from the movie, Come Alive! is now playing at the Empress Museum in London’s Earls Court, booking to September 2026. Book Come Alive! The Greatest Showman tickets.
Just in: Watch a new video of celebrities talking about the Come Alive! experience.
Video: Come Alive! – Celebrity audience reactions
Come Alive! boasts a huge cast of actors, singers, dancers and circus performers, led by West End star Simon Bailey (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as the Showman, with Anoushka Tandon-Sangar as Max, and Britain’s Got Talent’s Kai Hou as The Ringmaster.
The show’s singers include Whitney Martins (Starlight Express), Maia Hawkins (Now That’s What I Call A Musical), Greg Oliver (The David Bowie Show, The Rock’n’Roll Alien), Deshawn Gordon (Into The Woods) and Eva Yuste.
Dancers in Come Alive! include Genie Gledhill; Mia Jayne; Ebby Sama; Ross Wilkins; Elliott Brady; Ethan Brenchley; Rachel Gardiner; and Grace Hope Charles.
The incredible circus performers in Come Alive! include 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, and Tara Talland.
Photos: Come Alive! production photos from the Empress Museum
Also see the latest production photos of Come Alive!
Come Alive! is directed by Drama Desk Award-winner Simon Hammerstein, who leads an impressive creative team including music producer and Olivier Award-nominated Matthew Brind (Paddington 2, Just For One Day); choreographers Jerry Reeve (Taylor Swift, The Voice) and Lukas McFarlane (Strictly Come Dancing); Lighting Designer Adam Bassett for Woodroffe Basset Design (Adele – Live); Set Designer Ruby Law (Billie Eilish); Costume Designer Susan Kulkarni (Dirty Dancing – Secret Cinema); Art Director Mika Handley (Aladdin); and Casting by Pearson Casting (Starlight Express).
Video: Come Alive! on BBC One’s The One Show
Come Alive! was recently showcased on BBC One’s flagship early evening programme The One Show, featuring excerpts from the thrilling new show.
The world premiere of Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular took place on 16 October 2024 in London. Special guests walked the red carpet before entering the world of The Greatest Showman, including pre-show entertainment including fortune tellers and acrobatic performances, before entering the 700-seater Big Top for the Circus Spectacular created and directed by Simon Hammerstein.
Photos & Videos: World premiere opening night of Come Alive!
Celebrity guests who attended the premiere included Ade Adepitan MBE, Alice Eve, Arlene Phillips, Ashley Roberts, Bryony Page, Carol Wright, Jack Whitehall, Jenni Falconer, Jess Wright, Michelle Heaton, Myleene Klass, Natalya Wright, Nico Mirallegro, Ore Oduba, Pandora Christie, Remel London, Sean Mathias, Simon Hammerstein (Creative Director), Sir Ian McKellen, Tom Chambers, Trevor Eve, Zoë Wanamaker, and more.
World Premiere of ‘COME ALIVE!’ The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular at the Empress Museum, London’s Earls Court [Photographer: Getty Images]
Video: Come Alive! – Opening night curtain call
Watch a clip of the opening night bows from Come Alive!
First-Look Video: Come Alive! in London
Also check out a first-look video of the epic new show Come Alive! in its Big Top home at the Empress Museum in London.
Come Alive! Rehearsals
Take a sneak peek behind-the-scenes of rehearsals for Come Alive!
Come Alive! – Essential Show Info
Looking for more than just photos? Visit our Official Come Alive! Show Hub for:
- Tickets & Booking: Current pricing and seat availability.
- The Venue: Directions and guide to the Empress Museum, London.
- Performance Times: Full schedule and run-time details.
- The Full Cast: Detailed bios of the circus stars and West End leads.
Go to the Official Show Page →
Empress Museum, London
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