'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' to make West End transfer

The new musical by Jethro Compton and Darren Clark is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic short story about a man who is born old and ages in reverse.

New musical The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End this October.

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic short story about a man who is born old, the musical is relocated to a fishing village on the north coast of Cornwall by writing team Jethro Compton (book and lyrics) and Darren Clark (music and lyrics).

Compton, who also directs, said: “This show has gone on the most incredible journey over the last seven years. What’s even more incredible, is the journey is only really just beginning. Button started life as a scrappy little show with a big heart, but the love it’s been shown by our audiences has allowed it to grow into something ready for the West End. We’re so unbelievably grateful for everyone’s support - and we can’t wait to continue this journey with you all.”

The production had a sold-out run at Southwark Playhouse in 2023, winning Best Musical Theatre Production at the 2024 Off West End Awards.

Full cast and creative team are to be announced.

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Photo credit: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at Southwark Playhouse in 2023. (Photo by Juan Coolio)