Duration
2 hrs with interval
Closing Date
Until August 30, 2025
Age limit
Suitable for 12+ yrs
Why Watch The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical?
- This Offies Award-winning musical from Jethro Compton reimagines Brad Pitt's iconic love story in a Cornish fishing village, complete with live Celtic-inspired music.
- Olivier Award winner John Dalgleish takes on the role of Benjamin Button, with Oonagh Cox and Matthew Burns reprising their roles.
- Experience Benjamin Button's life in reverse as he navigates love, loss, and societal expectations in a way you've never seen before.
- If you want to see a story with music that "goes straight for the heart," (The London Evening Standard) book your tickets for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical today!
A stunning adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic short story, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical is an extraordinary musical journey depicting a love that defies all odds. With music from MTI Stiles & Drewe Mentorship Award-winning Darren Clark, this musical boasts a sold-out run at Southwark Playhouse in 2023 and bagged the Best Musical Theatre Production at the 2024 Off West End Awards.
Storyline
Imagine a life lived in reverse. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button flips the script on coming-of-age stories. Born with the appearance of an old man in a quaint Cornish village, Benjamin defies the natural order of aging, inexplicably growing younger with each passing day. This unusual condition isolates him, leaving him yearning for connection in a world that perceives him differently. Will societal expectations and the constraints of time stand in the way of love and belonging? Book tickets for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button musical to find out!
Cast & Crew
Leading Roles: John Dagleish as Benjamin Button, Oonagh Cox as Ebron, Matthew Burns as Morlan
Book & Lyrics: Jethro Compton
Music and Lyrics: Darren Clark
Ambassadors Theatre
The Ambassadors Theatre, formerly the New Ambassadors Theatre, located on West Street opened on 5th June 1913. It is one of the smallest of the West End theatres that also presented Deburau in 1921. Britain's longest-running production The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie opened at The Ambassadors on 25th November 1952 and played here until its 21st Birthday in 1974. On 4 April 2007, the venue was sold to Stephen Waley-Cohen, who renamed the venue The Ambassadors as it once was, and began an extensive renovation program. Seating Capacity: 444 Ambassadors Theatre Seating Plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.
Getting There
- Address: West St, London WC2H 9ND, UK
- By metro:
Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines) is the closest tube station to the theatre
- By train:
Leicester Square Underground is the closest tube station and Charing Cross is the closest mainline station.
- By bus:
Bus routes servicing the area include 14, 19, 24, 29, 38 or 176
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Dining outlets, Cloak room, Toilets
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Elevator access
Additional Information
Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security, all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at the Ambassadors Theatre.
Dress Code: Smart and casual wear or semi-formals are recommended. Keep in mind, that most London theatres are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.
Outside Food: Most theatres do not allow outside food inside the theatres but most of them also have a café or restaurant inside the premises or nearby.
Tickets Redemption
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Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
