Santa’s favourite musical is back in London this Christmas
ELF – the smash-hit Christmas musical based on the beloved film is brought to life onstage in a thrilling and dazzling West End show.
Returning to London for a strictly limited 8-week season at the Dominion Theatre from 14 November 2022 until 7 January 2023, this fabulous new production is the perfect theatre treat this Christmas.
What is Elf The Musical about?
Based on the beloved film starring Will Ferrell, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole.
Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Creative team
ELF features a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone), with songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer).
The production will feature direction by Philip Wm McKinley, choreography by Liam Steel, original set design and costumes by Olivier Award winner Tim Goodchild, lighting design by Patrick Woodroffe and sound by Gareth Owen.
Who’s in the cast of Elf The Musical?
Simon Lipkin (Guys & Dolls, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) stars as Buddy, and Georgina Castle (Cinderella, 9 to 5 The Musical) stars as Jovie. More cast to be announced soon.
Reviews of Elf The Musical
★★★★ "This is, truly, the Christmas cake of musicals." "It has, in short, the magic that sends you out of the theatre smiling and singing." The Times★★★★ Evening Standard
Show Information
5+. Children under the age of 5 cannot be admitted to the auditorium.
All patrons, regardless of age must have a valid ticket. Smoking depicted on stage / occasional strong language.
Matinees: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Cast Highlights
Important Notes
Mask
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Venue Information
Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7AQNearest Tube or Train: Tottenham Court Road (Central line, Northern line)
Nearest Buses: 7, 8, 10, 14, 14A, 19, 22, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 73, 176
Ticket Information
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Simon Lipkin and Georgina Castle are to star in the big Christmas production of Elf The Musical, coming to the Dominion Theatre from 14 November 2022, playing Buddy and Jovie.
Based on the much-loved 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell, Elf returns to London in a new production at the Dominion. The show boasts a book by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone), with songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer).
Simon Lipkin’s extensive West End musical credits include The Wind in the Willows, Guys and Dolls, Assassins, Rock of Ages, Avenue Q, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Georgina Castle recently played Marie in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella, plus Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5: The Musical, Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia! and Lisa Houseman in Dirty Dancing.
The show is directed by Philip Wm. McKinley, with original set and costume design by Tim Goodchild, choreography by Liam Steel, lighting design by Patrick Woodroffe, sound by Gareth Owen, video design by Ian William Galloway and wig and hair design by Richard Mawbey. Casting is by Grindrod Burton Casting.
More casting will be announced soon.
Elf The Musical will return to the Dominion Theatre this Christmas in a brand new production by director Philip Wm McKinley.
Casting for the hit musical comedy is to be revealed. Based on the beloved film starring Will Ferrell – the Christmas show returns to London for a strictly limited 8-week season at the Dominion Theatre from 14 November 2022 to 7 January 2023.
ELF is a hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Raised as an elf and never quite fitting in, when Santa tells him the truth, Buddy heads to New York to find his birth father, and discovers the gifts of family and love.
The musical features a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone), with songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer).
Elf made it West End premiere at the Dominion Theatre in 2015 with Ben Forster and Kimberley Walsh headlining. It previously toured the UK & Ireland in 2014 to widespread acclaim.
Tickets for Elf The Musical will go on sale on Thursday at 10am.
Former bandmates Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Nicola Roberts came out to support Kimberley Walsh and cast at the Gala Night of Elf.
Also lending a supporting hand were Chris Moyles, Matt Cardle, Melonie Chisolm, Christopher Biggins, Embarrassing Bodies Dr Christian Jessen, former S-Club 7 singer Jon Lee, Aled Jones,
Judy Cramer, Matthew Kelly, Oti Mabuse and Wendi Peters.
Elf The Musical premiered in the West End on 5 November 2015 with the Gala night being held in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. The musical is based on the 2003 New Line Cinema hit starring Will Ferrell and features a book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, with songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin.
The cast of the London production is led by Ben Forster, Kimberley Walsh, Joe McGann and Jessica Martin.
Elf The Musical is currently playing until 2 January 2016 at the Dominion Theatre.
BOOKING
Elf The Musical starring Ben Forster and Kimberley Walsh announce full casting.
The full cast for the London premiere of hit show Elf The Musical has been announced. Led by Ben Forster as Buddy, Kimberley Walsh as Jovie, Joe McGann as Walter Hobbs and Jessica Martin as Emily Hobbs the full cast includes Jennie Dale as Deb, Mark McKerracher as Santa and Graham Lappin as Store Manager. Also in the cast are Katie Bradley, Charlie Bull, Nicola Coates, Alex Fobbester, Anton Fosh, Charlotte Gale, Francis Haugen, Matt Holland, Tash Holway, Paul Hutton, Mark Iles, Ceili O’Connor, Debbie Paul, Joanna Rennie, Barnaby Thompson and Ed White. Harry Collett, Ilan Galkoff, Noah Key and Ewan Rutherford will alternate the role of Michael.
Based on the beloved 2003 hit film starring Will Ferrell, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Elf The Musical features a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone), with songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). The production will feature direction and choreography by Morgan Young (Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), set design and costumes by Tim Goodchild, lighting design byTim Lutkin, vocal arrangements by Phil Reno, dance arrangements by David Chase, orchestrations by Doug Besterman, video design by Ian William Galloway and sound design by Clement Rawling.
ELF will play a strictly limited season from 24 October 2015 until 2 January 2016 at London’s Dominion Theatre.
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Elf The Musical is now on SALE!
Starring Ben Forster, Kimberley Walsh, Joe McGann and Jessica Martin, Elf The Musical plays a strictly limited season at the Dominion Theatre from 24 October 2015 until 2 January 2016.
Based on the hilarious Will Ferrell film, Elf is the tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Elf The Musical is the perfect Christmas show – discover your inner Elf.
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Kimberley Walsh and Ben Forster join the cast of Elf The Musical.
Principal casting for Elf The Musical has been announced with former Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh and ITV’s Superstar 2012 winner Ben Forster signing up for this Christmas’ run at the Dominion Theatre.
Ben Forster, Joe McGann and Jessica Martin will reprise their roles from the 2014 sold-out UK and Ireland tour playing Buddy, Walter Hobbs and Emily Hobbs respectively. Kimberley Walsh will be making her debut in ELF as Jovie. They will be joined by Jennie Dale as Deb, Mark McKerracher as Santa and Graham Lappin as Store Manager, with further casting to be announced.
Based on the hugely successful Will Ferrell film Elf, Elf The Musical will play a strictly limited season at the Dominion Theatre from 24 October 2015 until 2 January 2016.
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