Musical Con, the musicals fan event in London, has announced its full schedule and list of 80 performers taking part in this year’s event.
Billed as the world’s biggest musical theatre fan convention, Musical Con is taking place at the ExCeL London on 18 and 19 October 2025.
Over 80 special guests from the world of musical theatre will be taking part in exclusive performances, interviews and meet-and-greets.
Last month organisers announced the Guests of Honour taking part, including current stars of Cabaret in the West End, Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney, and West End star Kerry Ellis (Wicked).
Musical Con Main Stage
This year’s Main Stage promises to shine a spotlight on their Guests of Honour Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney, current stars of Cabaret, and West End icon Kerry Ellis (Wicked).
The opening and closing ceremonies will feature:
- Layton Williams (Cabaret; Strictly Come Dancing; Titanique)
- Andy Nyman (The Producers)
- Shanay Holmes (Oliver!)
- Jeevan Braich (Starlight Express)
- Lauren Drew (Titanique)
- Zoe Birkett (Tina – The Tina Turner Musical)
- Jess Folley (Burlesque)
More performances, workshops and events
- Performances from current West End stars Natalie Kassanga (Moulin Rouge! The Musical), Desmonda Cathabel (Hadestown); Jade Marvin (Starlight Express); and Mitchell Zhangazha (MJ).
- Performances from the West End’s Frances Mayli McCann (The Great Gatsby); Glenn Adamson (Bat Out Of Hell); Katie Tonkinson (Bonnie & Clyde); Ivano Turco (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie); Ellie Skye (We Will Rock You); Laura Dawkes (Frozen); and Tom Pilgrim (Starlight Express).
- Special feature on current West End hit show The Producers
- Puppetry demonstration from Disney’s The Lion King
- New musical showcase – Jo: The Little Women Musical, starring Rob Houchen (Titanique), Kelly Mathieson (Dr Zhivago) and Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical)
- New musical showcase – Wild About You, starring Cassidy Janson (& Juliet) and Dean John-Wilson (Death Note)
- 15 years of Paul Taylor-Mills productions, with performances from Evelyn Hoskins (Carrie), May Tether (Heathers), and Jordan Luke Gage (Bonnie & Clyde The Musical)
- Clueless reunion, with performances from Emma Flynn and Keelan McAuley (The Devil Wears Prada)
- A fan quiz hosted by Hannah Lowther (Six)
- A reunion with the stars of Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, including winners Tobias Turley (Hot Mess) and Stevie Doc (The Devil Wears Prada)
- Competitions: Cosplay competition, the Lip Sync Battle, the “Star of Musical Con” talent contest, and the “Show Off” game show
Backstage Theatre
The Backstage Theatre hosts fan panels and discussions, and this year features:
- Burn Book with Mean Girls stars Charlie Burn and Ellie Skye
- When the Chips Are Down with Hadestown alumni Allie Daniels, Melanie Bright, Francesca Daniella-Baker and Madeline Charlemagne
- TikTok’s Brett Boyles breaks down the magic behind some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs
- Q&A sessions on LGBTQIA+ representation, diversity, and accessibility
Workshops & Masterclasses
- West End and Broadway choreographer Gary Lloyd (Heathers)
- West End star and Olivier Award-winner Layton Williams
- An official Disney’s Hercules workshop where fans can learn a routine straight from the show
More activities
- Theatreland Exhibition will include: A Disney exhibition, and a photo opportunity with Matilda The Musical
- Stage Door: For meet-and-greets with a number of the stars
- Theatreland marketplace: home to a plethora of exclusive merchandise
Check out the full Musical Con schedule in the link below.
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Main photo: Musical Con 2024. Photo by Mark Senior
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