• Venue Piccadilly Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 14 February 2027
  • Running time 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines Age guidance 12+

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is now booking at the Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End. Book official tickets now to experience the 10-time Tony Award-winning spectacular based on Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical in London

From the moment you arrive, Moulin Rouge! The Musical plunges you into a world of glamour, passion and theatrical excess. With its lavish set, bold costumes and exhilarating musical mash-up score, this West End production delivers the kind of all-out spectacle audiences come to London to experience.

Based on the hit film

The 10-time Tony Award-winning jukebox musical is based on Baz Luhrmann’s hit 2001 film, which followed Christian and Satine as they fell in love against a soaring soundtrack of “Your Song”, “Come What May” and “Elephant Love Medley”.

The reimagined stage version features many of the iconic songs from the film plus new additions, combining more than 70 hits from Adele, Katy Perry, Beyoncé and more to create an unforgettable pop score, making for a truly exhilarating West End trip.

Book Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets

Book tickets now to secure your preferred performance at the Piccadilly Theatre in London. With strong demand and bookings open to 24 October 2026, it is worth planning ahead.

What is Moulin Rouge! The Musical about?

Set in Montmartre at the turn of the century, Moulin Rouge! The Musical tells the story of Christian, an ambitious young writer, and Satine, the dazzling star of the Moulin Rouge.

As their worlds collide in a blaze of music, glamour, and desire, they are pulled into a passionate love story threatened by jealousy, ambition, and the demands of a world where everything has a price. Romantic, dramatic, and visually spectacular, the show is a celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love.

Why book Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets in London?

  • Baz Luhrmann’s Vision: Based on the revolutionary and iconic 2001 film.
  • Award-Winning Excellence: A 10-time Tony Award-winning production, including Best Musical.
  • Star Casting: Starring Karis Anderson and Alistair Brammer.
  • World-Class Creatives: Featuring a book by Tony winner John Logan and choreography by Emmy nominee Sonya Tayeh.
  • Modern Pop Score: Features a “mash-up” score with hits from Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Adele, and Elton John.
  • Theatrical Spectacle: Plunges audiences into an extravagant Parisian nightclub experience at the Piccadilly Theatre.

A spectacular musical at the Piccadilly Theatre

From the moment you arrive, Moulin Rouge! The Musical plunges you into a world of glamour, passion and theatrical excess.

With its lavish set, bold costumes and exhilarating musical mash-up score, this West End production delivers the kind of all-out spectacle audiences come to London to experience.

Book Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets

Book Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets London now to secure your preferred performance at the Piccadilly Theatre. With strong demand and bookings open to 30 August 2026, it is worth planning ahead.

★★★★
“A divinely decadent fantasia that pulses with excitement”
The Telegraph
★★★★
“Completely ravishing”
Independent
★★★★
“Spectacular Escapism”
The Arts Desk

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Karis Anderson in Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Karis Anderson in Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Alistair Brammer in Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Alistair Brammer in Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Ben Richards in Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Ben Richards in Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Who is in the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Starring:

  • Karis Anderson as Satine
  • Alistair Brammer as Christian
  • Craig Ryder as Harold Zidler (until 10 October 2026)
  • Ben Richards as The Duke (until 10 October 2026)
  • Richard Lloyd King as Toulouse-Lautrec
  • Ivan De Freitas as Santiago
  • Lindsey Tierney as Nini
  • Hannah Jay-Allan and Helen K Wint alternate in the role of Arabia
  • Matteo Johnson as Baby Doll
  • Athena Collins as La Chocolat
  • Angela Marie Hurst as Alternate Satine
  • The full cast is completed by Gabriela Acosta, Erin Bell, Emily Bolland, Taylor Bradshaw, Lucy Campbell, James Davies-Williams, Katie Deacon, Joe Donovan, Myles Hart, Maiya Hikasa, Kalila Khan, Annabelle Laing, Melvin LeBlanc, Holly Liburd, Marios Nicolaides, Chileshé, Dean Read, Ben Rutter, Gavin Ryan, Hassun Sharif, Elly Shaw, Jamie Shields, Grace Swaby-Moore, Catrin Thomas, Alex Tranter, Matt Trevorrow, Kevin Tristan and Ben Whitnall

Who are the creative team of Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

The show is directed by Alex Timbers, and has a book by John Logan, choreography by Sonya Tayeh, music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine, set design by Derek McLane, costume design by Catherine Zuber, lighting design by Justin Townsend, sound design by Peter Hylenski, wig and hair design by David Brian Brown, make-up design by Sarah Cimino, and music production by Matt Stine.

Important Notes

Please note: strobe lighting will be used in the show

Access Performances:
  • Captioned:  Saturday 12 September at 2.30pm & Tuesday 1 December at 7.30pm
  • BSL: Saturday 19 September at 2.30pm & Tuesday 8 December at 7.30pm
  • Audio Described: Saturday 26 September at 2.30pm & Tuesday 15 December at 7.30pm

Venue Information

Piccadilly Theatre , 16 Denman Street, London, W1D 7DY

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13 ,14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 38, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453

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Critics' reviews of Moulin Rouge! The Musical

★★★★ “A glitzy, kitschy, eye-popping extravaganza” Daily Mail

★★★★ “A divinely decadent fantasia that pulses with excitement” The Telegraph

★★★★ “Completely ravishing” Independent

★★★★ “Spectacular Escapism” The Arts Desk

★★★★ “It's an absolute blast.” What's on Stage

★★★★ “Moulin Rouge! The Musical Is Eye Popping, Jaw-Dropping” Londonist

★★★★ “Dazzling” Musical Theatre Review

★★★★ “A high-voltage, spectacular theatre experience” London Theatre Reviews

★★★★ “Escapism of the highest order” London Theatre1

★★★★ “An all-new, all-adrenaline rush of a show” London Theatre

★★★★★ “The cast of this show is just exceptional” Theatre & Tonic

★★★★★ “Probably the greatest spectacle in all of the West End right now” WestEndWilma

★★★★★ “The best night out in the West End you will ever have” All That Dazzles

★★★★ “A wild ride” ArtsHub

★★★ “Wonderfully Wild” Guardian

★★★ “The big numbers are ravishing” The Standard

★★★ “It’s never going to be a bad night out” The Times

★★★ “It’s a very fun night out” Time Out

Average Critics' Review Score: 3.9 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ (18)
Also see: Moulin Rouge! The Musical Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is playing at the Piccadilly Theatre in London
The running time of Moulin Rouge! The Musical is 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Moulin Rouge! The Musical are: Age guidance 12+
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical, 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, Moulin Rouge! The Musical has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
The current West End cast is led by Karis Anderson as Satine and Alistair Brammer as Christian.
For evening performances, the doors open 105 minutes before the show begins (5:45pm for a 7:30pm start). For matinee performances, the doors open 90 minutes before the show begins (1:00pm for a 2:30pm start).
To ensure you have enough time to clear security and find your seats, please arrive at least 30 minutes before the performance start time.
With a running time of 2 hours and 45 minutes, finish times are:
- 7:30pm Evening Shows: Finish at approximately 10:15pm.
- 2:30pm Matinee Shows: Finish at approximately 5:15pm.
Latecomers will be admitted into the auditorium at a suitable point in the show, as determined by the venue management.
The show has an age guidance of 12+. While the production is a spectacular musical, it contains mature themes.
Yes, please note that strobe lighting and theatrical smoke effects are used throughout the show.
Based on Baz Luhrmann's iconic film, the musical follows the passionate romance between Christian, a young writer, and Satine, the star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub. Set in turn-of-the-century Paris, it is a spectacular celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love, featuring a mash up score of over 70 pop hits.

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