London’s epic circus musical, Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular, has extended its run again at the Empress Museum due to unprecedented demand.
The show is now booking through to 21 September 2025 in London, with additional dates and tickets added to meet demand.
Tickets are now on sale for the new dates.
Inspired by the smash-hit film The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman, Come Alive! delivers a dazzling Big Top circus spectacular featuring beloved songs from the movie, including ‘This Is Me,’ ‘Rewrite the Stars,’ ‘A Million Dreams,’ ‘Tightrope,’ and ‘The Greatest Show.’ With a contemporary story and dynamic new characters, this is The Greatest Showman like you’ve never seen it before.
To celebrate the extension, Come Alive! has also released brand new photos of the production, and the show’s first trailer.
Come Alive! – Trailer premiere
Come Alive! New photos released
Discover the Empress experience
Located in West London’s Earl’s Court, the Empress Museum is designed to deliver an unforgettable entertainment experience. This purpose-built venue features a stunning 700-seat Big Top circus tent, offering the perfect setting for Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular.
Arrive early to immerse yourself in the vibrant pre-show atmosphere, including special experiences and attractions. The Empress Museum’s circus-inspired food and drink options include two stylish bars and a retro diner with window-style service.
The Greatest Showman brought to life on stage
Come Alive! dazzles audiences with a massive company of actors, singers, dancers, and circus performers, creating an extraordinary spectacle that brings this new vision of The Greatest Showman to life.
Leading the show is West End star Simon Bailey (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Jersey Boys) as The Showman, alongside the debut of Aaliya Mai as Max.
The powerhouse vocal ensemble features renowned talents such as Jaz Ellington (The Voice, Eurovision Song Contest), Charlotte-Hannah Jones (Hairspray), Whitney Martins (Starlight Express), and Fallon Mondlane (What’s New Pussycat?, The Lion King).
Complementing the vocals, the production boasts a dynamic cast of dancers, including Maisie Axton, Genie Gledhill (Yung Filly), Mia Jayne (Byron Messia, The Voice), Konnie Karachaliou (The Voice), Ebby Sama (Moulin Rouge!), Emma-Louise Stansall (Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman), and Ross Wilkins (Justin Bieber, Chase & Status).
The circus element is headlined by world-class performers from iconic productions, such as Juan Anyosa (La Tarumba, El Circo de la Chola Chabuca), Korri Aulakh (Disneyland Hong Kong, Cirque du Soleil), Klodi Dabkiewicz (The House of Dancing Water, Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Éloize, La Clique), Bella Diosa (The Box, Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett), Yann LeBlanc (Cirque Éloize, The 7 Fingers, Cirque du Soleil), Dave Locke (Cirque du Soleil – Viva Elvis), Rachel Locks (Highwire Entertainment), Manases Palacios Molano (Viva el Circo, El Circo de la Chola Chabuca, Circo Sobre Hielo), Olympian gymnast Shona Morgan (Cirque du Soleil Amaluna), Dean Murrell (Brit Awards, Cirque du Soleil), Theddy Nardin (Machine de Cirque, Cirque du Soleil), Antino Pansa (Cirque du Soleil ECHO), Daniel Luengo Quintero (UpArte, Copenhagen Collective), Joel Roxendal (Cirque du Soleil, Feuerwerk der Turnkunst, Cirkus Cirkör), Itzel Salvatierra (Cirque du Soleil) and FIG gymnast Josephine Urry (Cirque du Soleil).
This spectacular blend of talent — combining the best of acting, singing, dance, and acrobatics — ensures an unforgettable, larger-than-life experience that must be seen to be believed.
In terms of the creative team behind the production, the show is helmed by Drama Desk award-winning Creative Director Simon Hammerstein. The creative team also includes Music Producer and Olivier Award-nominated Matthew Brind (Paddington 2, Just For One Day, Legally Blonde), Choreographers Jerry Reeve (Taylor Swift, The Queen’s Jubilee Platinum Party At The Palace) and Lukas McFarlane (Strictly Come Dancing, So You Think You Can Dance?, The X Factor), Emmy Award-nominated Lighting Designer Adam Bassett for Woodroffe Basset Design (The Rolling Stones – ‘SIXTY’ Tour 2022, London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Adele – Live), Set Designer Ruby Law (Billie Eilish, Jorja Smith, the Royal Albert Hall, Sadler’s Wells Theatre), Costume Designer Susan Kulkarni (The Peripheral, Silence, Dirty Dancing – Secret Cinema), Art Director Mika Handley (Disney’s Aladdin, Guardians of the Galaxy – Secret Cinema) and Casting by Pearson Casting (Starlight Express, Six).
Ticket information
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is now booking to 21 September 2025 at the Empress Museum in London.
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