The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button Tickets
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About The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Don’t miss the heartwarming musical, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, in the West End following a sell-out run at Southwark Playhouse. Book The Curious Case of Benjamin Button tickets on TodayTix.
See Olivier Award winner John Dagleish (Sunny Afternoon) as Benjamin Button and Olivier Award nominee Clare Foster (Travesties) as Eloween Keene. The talented cast also includes Katy Ellis, Matthew Burns, Jonathan Charles, Oonagh Cox, Anna Fordham, Philippa Hogg, Damien James, Elliot Mackenzie, Ann Marcuson, Jack Quarton and Benedict Salter.
Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the talented ensemble tells the tale of Benjamin Button, who is born old and gets younger each day. This musical adaptation is set in a Cornwall fishing village at the end of World War I, and the show is infused with many toe-tapping folk tunes, including A Matter of Time, The Tide is Comin’ in, and When E’re She Looked at Me.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+ (recommended).
Start date
10th October, 2024
End date
22nd February, 2025
Stars on stage
John Dagleish
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 14, 24, 176, N5, N19, N29, N38, N41, N279
Car park: Chinatown (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Cranbourn Street away from Leicester Square until St Martin’s Lane, where you head left up to West Street. The theatre’s on your left past St Martin’s Theatre.
More information about The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a musical by Jethro Compton with music and lyrics by Darren Clark. The show premiered in 2019 at Southwark Playhouse, and it was staged there once again in 2023 for a sell-out run. The 2023 earned a 2024 Offie Award for Best Musical Production.
Compton, who is also the director and designer of this show, said, "The message of the show is to really make the most of the time we've got. It doesn't matter if we're old or young or ageing in reverse! I hope people will leave, having had a good time, having enjoyed a Cornish beer, and with the feeling of making every second count. Don't waste your time – it's precious!"
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in London has an excellent creative team, including choreography by Chi-San Howard, Orchestrations and arrangements by Darren Clark and Mark Aspinall, Lighting Design by Zoe Spurr, Costume Design by Anna Kelsey, and Sound Design by Lue Swaffield for Autograph Sound.
What to watch for
- The 2008 film, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, was a smash hit, earning 13 Academy Award nominations and winning three.
- Jethro Compton said of the musical, “We go in a very different direction to the film, and I purposefully didn’t rewatch it for fear of unintentionally copying and to really make sure I made it my own.”
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, who wrote the original short story, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, has had other stories he’s written adapted for stage and screen including The Great Gatsby.
- The Standard’s 4-star review said of the show, “A strange case indeed, this musical, but one that is a surprise and a delight.”
Frequently asked questions
What is The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button about?
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic short story, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, comes to the West End stage starring Olivier Award winner John Dagleish (Sunny Afternoon) and Olivier Award nominee Clare Foster (Travesties). The folk-infused musical is set in a Cornwall fishing village at the end of World War I.
How do you get tickets for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?
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How much are tickets for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button tickets start at £35.
Which theatre is The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button at?
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button is at London's Ambassadors Theatre, which is located at West Street, London, WC2H 9ND.
What is the age recommendation for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?
Ages 12+ (recommended).
What is the running time of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
Who wrote The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The music and lyrics are by Darren Clark, and the book is by Jethro Compton.
Who directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
Jethro Compton directs the show.
What songs are in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
This folk musical has many songs, including The Kraken’s Lullaby, A Matter of Time, and The Tide is Comin’ In.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button appropriate for kids?
This toe-tapping musical is great for the whole family, and there are currently no age guidelines for the show. Please be aware that there are some references to death and war.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button good?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a fantastic musical with a heartwarming story, toe-tapping folk tunes, and an excellent cast and creative team. This musical is fresh off a 2023 sell-out run at Southwark Playhouse that earned an Offie Award.
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