'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' tickets now on sale through April 2025
Jethro Compton and Darren Clark's musical is based on the short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby and The Beautiful and Damned.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has extended performances at the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End until 26 April, with Olivier Award winner John Dagleish continuing in the title role.
Following the tale of a man who ages in reverse, the musical also stars Olivier Award nominee Clare Foster as Elowen Keene. The rest of the company includes Matthew Burns, Jonathan Charles, Oonagh Cox, Katy Ellis, Anna Fordham, Philippa Hogg, Damien James, Elliot Mackenzie, Ann Marcuson, Jack Quarton, and Benedict Salter.
The musical opened in the West End last year, following a sold-out Southwark Playhouse run in 2023, where it won Best Musical Theatre Production at the 2024 Off West End Awards.
Jethro Compton and Darren Clark's musical is based on the short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby and The Beautiful and Damned. Compton also directs and is the show's designer.
In a review for LondonTheatre.co.uk, our critic wrote: "What does it mean to be home or to belong? Ironically for a piece with such a strong sense of place, this soulful musical argues that both are to found in the people we love. That’s an idea which will never grow old."
The rest of the creative team includes co-music supervision, orchestration and arrangements by Mark Aspinall and Clark, choreography by Chi-San Howard, costumes and associate stage design by Anna Kelsey, sound by Luke Swaffield, lighting by Zoe Spurr, and musical direction by Mark Aspinall.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button about?
The Offie Award Winning adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, set in a small Cornwall fishing village at the end of World War I, comes to the West End following a sell-out run at Southwark Playhouse.
How do you book tickets for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?
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Where is The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button playing?
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button is playing at Ambassadors Theatre. The theatre is located at West Street, London, WC2H 9ND.
What's the age requirement for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?
The recommended age for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button is Ages 12+ (recommended). .
How long is The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?
The running time of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button is 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
Who wrote The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The book is by Jethro Compton, and the music and lyrics are by Darren Clark.
Who directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
Jethro Compton stages the show.
What songs are in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
This folk musical has many songs, including, The Tide is Comin’ In, When E’re She Looked at Me, and The Kraken's Lullaby.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button appropriate for kids?
This is a wonderful, family-friendly musical that currently has no age guidelines. Please be aware that the musical does touch on the topics of war and the loss of a loved one.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button good?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a beautiful and heartfelt story based on the beloved short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This folk-infused show has been a hit with critics and audiences and had a sell-out run in 2023 at Southwark Playhouse.
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