Disney has officially released all the details for the new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman.
The highly anticipated stage musical adaptation of the hit movie is set to premiere in the UK at the Bristol Hippodrome from 15 March to 10 May 2026.
Meet the cast
Leading the cast is Oliver Tompsett as P.T. Barnum, joined by Samantha Barks as Charity Barnum.
They’re joined by Lorna Courtney as Anne Wheeler, Ben Joyce as Phillip Carlyle, Vajèn van den Bosch as Jenny Lind and Malinda Parris as Lettie Lutz.
The cast also includes Mia Raggio, Angelica Pearl Scott, and Maya Sewrey as Caroline/Young Charity; Harly Gill, Ellie McArdle, and Eleanor Sebastian as Helen; and Max Bispham, Joel Tennant, and Clark Young as Young Barnum. Josh St. Clair will serve as Alternate Barnum, and Katie Tonkinson is Standby for Anne Wheeler.
Ensemble cast members are Derek Aidoo, Cornelius Atkinson, Matt Bateman, Nikki Bentley, Courtenay Brady, Thea Bunting, Amara Campbell, Jonathan Cordin, Angus Good, Ryesha Higgs, Barney Hudson, Annie Knight, Nathan Louis-Fernand, Liam Marcellino, Ayesha Maynard, Suzie McAdam, Emily McCarthy, Will Meager, Michael Patterson, Stuart Matthew Price, Emile Ruddock, Annie Southall, and Zoe Schubert. Swings include Abigail Climer, Bobby Cookson, Katrina Dix, Zack Guest, Georgie Hutchinson, Fallon Mondlane, Stephen Rolley, Jess Smith, Blake Tuke, and Santino Zapico.
Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, the musical will feature the original hit songs from the 2017 film, including This Is Me, Never Enough, and Rewrite the Stars, as well as brand-new music by songwriting duo Pasek & Paul, known for their work on La La Land and Dear Evan Hansen.
The stage adaptation has a new book by Tim Federle.
Priority booking opens at 12pm on 4 November via the official website, and general tickets go on sale at 10am on 6 November.
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