Much-loved comedian, actor and TV star Tom Allen is joining the cast of Olivier Award-winning West End musical Titanique.
Tom Allen will star as Ruth in the show, joining the company at the Criterion Theatre in London for a strictly limited six-week season from 4 March to 12 April 2026.
Acclaimed for his acerbic wit and riotous storytelling, Tom Allen is best known as an award-winning comedian, TV presenter and host. His TV shows include Cooking with the Stars, The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, A League Of Their Own, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Cats Does Countdown, Would I Lie to You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and The Traitors: Uncloaked.
Why is Tom Allen going into Titanique? Tom loved Titanique when he first saw the show at its West End opening gala last January, calling it “a wonderful night at the theatre”. The musical is chock-a-block full of riotously camp humour and fun – perfect for Tom’s style of comedy. He is only making a six-week guest appearance, so we are expecting tickets to sell fast.
Titanique is the hilarious, madcap musical comedy that parodies the blockbuster movie Titanic, and features the iconic hits of Céline Dion, including “My Heart Will Go On”, “All By Myself”, and “To Love You More”.
The stars of Titanique
The current stars of Titanique include:
- Astrid Harris as Céline Dion
- Ryan Carter as The Iceberg
- Luke Bayer as Jack
- Rose Galbraith as Rose
- Richard Carson as Cal
- Carl Mullaney as Ruth (until 3 March) and Tom Allen as Ruth (from 4 March)
- Charlotte Wakefield as Molly Brown
- Michael Vinsen as Victor Garber / Luigi
- David Ouch is Standby Ruth, Victor, Jack, Cal & Iceberg
- Background Vocalists are Corrine Priest, Madison Swan and Damien Winchester
- Offstage understudies are Freddie King and Caitlin Tipping
“I saw this show when it first opened and I loved it so much I had to see it again almost immediately. The laughs and camp spoofing are addictive and exactly what the world needs right now. I am beyond honoured to be joining this extremely talented cast and can’t wait to come aboard for my life boat drill! …wait, they do have enough lifeboats right?” – TOM ALLEN
Titanique celebrates its first birthday in the West End
Titanique officially opened last January in the West End, and on Saturday (24 January 2026) celebrated its first anniversary with a special performance in front of an invited celebrity audience.
Guests at the Criterion Theatre for its first birthday included Tom Fletcher and Giovanna Fletcher, Denise van Outen, Marisha Wallace, Lesley Joseph, Chris O’Dowd, Arlene Phillips, Gaby Roslin and Vanessa Feltz.
Titanique at the Criterion Theatre London (November 2025). Photo by Danny Kaan
Who created Titanique?
- Titanique is directed by Tye Blue.
- The show has a book by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli, and the music supervisor is Nicholas Connell.
- The wider creative team includes choreography by Ellenore Scott, set design by Gabriel Hainer Evansohn & Grace Laubacher, costume design by Alejo Vietti, lighting design by Paige Seber, sound design by Lawrence Schober, casting director Pearson Casting CDG, musical supervision, orchestration & arrangements by Nicholas J Connell.
Plan your visit to Titanique
- Theatre: Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, London
- Booking until: 7 June 2026
- Performance schedule: Tuesday to Sunday evenings, and Saturday & Sunday matinees
- Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval)
- Age range: Recommended for ages 12+ (sexual innuendo, adult humour and language)
- View live availability for Titanique tickets
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Criterion Theatre, London
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