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Back to The Future the Musical - It's time to change musical theatre history!

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Booking from
Friday, 20 August 2021

Booking until
Sunday, 22 December 2024

Running time
2 hours 40 minutes (incl. interval)

Performance Times

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Back to The Future the Musical

The 1985 movie of the same name proved a monster hit, as did the sequels. The stage musical, based on the original movie, won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical. The London and Manchester productions have been seen by millions and the show has broken box office records at its long-time home, the Adelphi Theatre. The original cast album, released by Sony, has been streamed more than 3 million times.

Marty McFly accidentally ends up in 1955 thanks to his eccentric inventor friend’s time-travelling DeLorean car. He can’t go back to his own time, 1985, until he makes his high school-age parents fall in love, otherwise he’ll cease to exist. The musical is packed with great tunes you’ll remember, some from the 1980s charts and others from the movie. With Ben Joyce playing Marty McFly, loved for his role as Frankie Valli in West End Musical Jersey Boys, it’s a popular choice.

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Fantastic
Just fantastic.
Patrick, 27 Mar 2024
If you're a fan of the film or not, go see it.
Excellent special effects.
Carl, 27 Mar 2024
The Best!!!
The Best show ever.
Daniela, 25 Mar 2024
Fantastic Show
Great story, great acting, fantastic special effects,great musicians
Andrew, 22 Mar 2024
Fab!
A fantastic show….great fun!
Sally, 21 Mar 2024
Awesome
An excellent show, well observed and really fun! Some great wow moments.. loved it.
Sonia, 18 Mar 2024
Great fun, uplifting feel good miscual, with lots of energy
Would definitely recommend this show, great singing, dancing, costumes, a great story, told with energy, fun and characters you cared about.
Susan, 18 Mar 2024
Better Than Expected!
The show is fantastic, funny & the actors are great. The visual effects especially with the delorian are amazing!!
Amy, 17 Mar 2024
Fantastic sets lighting and theatre
Everyone should take the opportunity to see this show. Excellent entertainment!
Christine, 16 Mar 2024
Amazing
From start to finish the whole thing was really good, the music the acting everything it was a really good feel good show and the ending with the car was just sublime .
Morag, 16 Mar 2024
Wow
You must see this one
Peter, 16 Mar 2024
Amazing
A must see show!!!
Lisa, 15 Mar 2024
Funny and great effects
An excellent show that makes you laugh out loud and is upbeat. My kids loved the special effects. It is similar to the movies but still feels new. I highly recommend.
Rebecca, 14 Mar 2024
Perfekt !!
Very good musical, the actors, stage.. Everything perfect!!!!
Svetlana, 14 Mar 2024
Fantastic show
The show was fantastic, great story just like the film, special affects were brilliant, would definitely recommend to our friends and family.
Kim, 11 Mar 2024
What a show !!!!
Best ever musical in my life
jean-dominique, 09 Mar 2024
A good show for anyone
A musical with good music and excellent actors. The story was creative and easy to follow.
Pertti, 07 Mar 2024
Wow!!! What a show
Brilliant music and effects Watch out for the car !!
Colin, 07 Mar 2024
Amazing Show
Great show and true to the film. Funny and great special effects.
Selena, 05 Mar 2024
Fan of the movie? You MUST see this!!!
Mostly true to the story of the movie- even where it wasn’t it was very well portrayed. Fabulous show in every regard - the effects in particular were worthy of mention. The DeLorean was one of the stars of the show. Acting and singing were also first class - great casting (Doc Brown, Marty but especially George McFly) and the sound engineers did a brilliant job. Makes me want to watch the movie right now!!
Martin, 03 Mar 2024
A must see
Absolutely the most fantastic show I’ve seen recently The lighting, staging everything was brilliant and the finale at the end is jawdropping!!!
Lorraine, 01 Mar 2024
Amazing effects
This show has amazing stage and lighting effects. Good storyline and dance routines to go with story. Excellent entertainment. Good view from seats uninterrupted.
Patricia, 29 Feb 2024
Fantastic show
This was a great show from start to finish with fantastic effects I would definitely recommend that you go and see it
Alison, 24 Feb 2024
Fantastic
A brilliant adaptation for the stage, even the die hard movie fans can’t complain at this. Everything from the clever use of lighting to the fabulous actors on stage made this show what it is. Doc is brilliant, we laughed so many times at his scenes.
Kelly, 24 Feb 2024
Great musical
Lovely theatre. Great acting and story line. Excellent singing and funny.
Justine, 22 Feb 2024
Show was amazing but seating was very poor.
We took stalls T23-26 we are 2 adults and 2 children. Even the adults could not see well as the theatre area is not in an incline so people in front of you block the view.
Maital, 17 Feb 2024
Excellent
A really enjoyable night out well worth the money
James, 14 Feb 2024
Amazing show !
All in this show was great. The story, actors... We had lot of fun and laught several Time. Thanks to all (actors, musicians, and all people working in this area.
ERIC, 11 Feb 2024
Phenomenal show!
Such fast moving set and storyline! Fantastic choreography, dance moves etc Will highly recommend to friends and family!
Janet, 08 Feb 2024
Back to my childhood
I was 10 when I first saw the film and fast forward to 2024 I brought my son to see the production, he has never watched the film trilogy so the story was new to him. He loved it, definitly a thumbs up
Tracy, 08 Feb 2024
Back to Nostalgia
This is a show for all ages. Even 1985 was ages ago - yet we were taken further back to 1955. The limitations of sharing the film experience on a stage were overcome by the magnificent special effects. Stage management was crisp and exciting to watch. The choreography was spectacular - as were the costumes. This musical was faithful to the original film version and the audience loved it from start to finish.
William, 05 Feb 2024
Full on from the start
Excellent musical, true to the original film.
Barry, 04 Feb 2024
Don’t miss!!
Really good entertaining family show,thoroughly enjoyable.
David, 03 Feb 2024
A must see!
Amazing show absolutely worth seeing! Just the temperature was too high and the seats too to sit comfortably.
Petra, 26 Jan 2024
Top rated theatre show
Top rated theatre show & best we have ever seen. The effects, acting, music & dancing were top class. Loved it & already recommended the show to others.
Angela, 26 Jan 2024
A-MAZING
Amazing show, great fun for all the family. Unbelievable sets and Whooaa what an ending
Simon, 24 Jan 2024
Exciting
Have seen this show twice first with my Grandson age 35. Enjoyed it both times very much.
Doris, 21 Jan 2024
Great show.
Great show. Amazing staging and effects. Even though it’s based on an iconic film it transfers well to a musical on the he stage. Would highly recommend.
Beverley, 17 Jan 2024
Fantastico, bravissimi
È un stato tutto meraviglioso, adoro i musical
Valeria, 10 Jan 2024
Great
Exceeded our expectations!
Shimpei, 06 Jan 2024
Unbelievable
Great Show. A must see!!!!
Koen, 05 Jan 2024
Almost like watching the film
The actors did their part so well that made me believe that I was watching the film.
Thunayyan, 02 Jan 2024
Amazing stage effects
Really great show. Everything was awesome but the stage effects deserves an honorary mention. Must see.
Mandi, 01 Jan 2024
Fun Entertainment
It was an amazing show with great special effects and singing
Allan, 30 Dec 2023
Great
Was so much fun. Great energy, great music, great story
Michael, 29 Dec 2023
Great show
Fantastic show, amazing special effects (!!!), the actors were great.
Hannah, 18 Dec 2023
Fantastic Back to the Future
Wonderful show just like the film. Theatre was cold and 2 people joined our row after the 1st half from somewhere else. They were talking, using their phone and coughing which spoilt the 2nd part for us.
Gillian, 17 Dec 2023
A Night at the Theatre
A good family show with plenty of action and activity.
John, 14 Dec 2023
Middlebrook
This show was amazing and we loved every minute of it, we was actually wondering how this could work as a musical as we love the films so much, but it all was just great, definitely would recommend
Sarah, 10 Dec 2023
Great Scott! It was an amazing show!
This show was better than I imagined since the original movie is not a musical at all. But they pulled it off and it was such a great show! I'm glad they pretty much stuck to the original story line too. Kudos to the cast they were really entertaining! Go see it if you can!
Janet, 05 Dec 2023
Wonderful
My first London show and this was just brilliant. Acting and special effects especially with he car at the end kept me smiling all the way through. Well done all. And special thanks to one of the support staff who moved our zetas as the couple in front of were getting too romantic
Paul, 05 Dec 2023
Second time seen it still great entertaining show
Great show Always sit in circle for best effects viewing
Judy, 04 Dec 2023
Great musical
One of the best I’ve seen in years
Nancy, 04 Dec 2023
Overall
I thought lead doctor was terrific all others were okay. The music was unmemorable. The story was cute. The special effects were fabulous and bad the shoe worth seeing for young families.
Shelli, 25 Nov 2023
Very nice musical
Highly recommend.Amazing music and dance.
Marjan, 24 Nov 2023
Amazing
Breath taking acting amazing graphic visualisation amazing singing amazing can't fault it at all xx best thing I've ever witnessed xx
Sharon, 10 Nov 2023
Lively, colourful and joyous
Story was easy to follow. Songs and dance numbers were woven in well. Music was excellent.
Hilary, 09 Nov 2023
Feel good show!
Great show, some of the scenes were changed from the original film, but many of the classics lines were there like, “roads, where we’re going you don’t need roads”. Excellent scene staging , very funny at times too! We’ll worth a visit as it brought back some great memories of the original film!
Derek, 07 Nov 2023
A show full of energy!
A really clever production from the film to the theatre. The cast were enthusiastic and funny. The set design is magnificent as you the car drives around. Really well worth a visit and you are guaranteed a great night.
CHRISTINE, 06 Nov 2023
Flying Car was great
Great characters like in the movie. Great light and sound effects. Good music.
Sonia, 04 Nov 2023
Entertainment at its best
Thoroughly enjoyed this show with my two teenagers. We all were blown away with the singing, acting and especially the theatrical effects. A fantastic adaptation of the movie and so much better in real life. Highly Recommended.
Edel, 03 Nov 2023
Excellent entertainment, performance and technical effects - a must see!
a very good choice both for families and adults - everbody will enjoy it.
Lucas, 01 Nov 2023
Brilliant!
From the first minute to the last minute and beyond, this show delightfully surprised on so many levels. Highly recommend for all ages, whether you’ve seen the movies or not, you will love this show! And those. And those car scenes are absolutely wonderful.
Monique, 29 Oct 2023
Lively and entertaining show
The four of us all enjoyed the show - it helped to keep my sister and husband awake even though they had just arrived from Australia! Good music, story faithfully to the original and good effects. I recommend back to the future highly.
Adrian, 28 Oct 2023
An Entertaining And Spectacular Evening Out
What a wonderful show! It's funny, the story is well written, the actors a great and the set with it's effects are something I've never seen before in theatre. A real must see, not only for Back To The Future movie fans, but also for anyone who seeks an entertaining night out.
Rory, 28 Oct 2023
this will be the first of many!
my first london musical. such a big jump from local theater. the visuals were amazing
Rebeka, 26 Oct 2023
Colourful, very entertaining and a nostalgic trip down memory lane ❤️
Back to the future came out when I was in my teens I have never tired of seeing it in film and to bring such a theme alive on stage was amazing- the cast especially Doc kept us engaged at all times. We were lucky to hear one of the original songs for the first time ever that was cut out of Scene 2 in the original musical - we got the privilege to meet the original cast member who first played the part of Lorraine Baines Marty’s mother when they first opened in Manchester. An amazing full on entertaining show well worth watching with the whole family and suitable for all ages . A must see!!
Priscilla, 24 Oct 2023
Back to the future
Absolutely fantastic performance… Horrifically cheap yet very expensive unpalatable wine. This was a big let down.
Hannah, 24 Oct 2023
Awesome
Best show, amazing how they did some of the scenes. Anyone would enjoy this show
Sally, 22 Oct 2023
Amazing !
Absolument fabuleux !
Karine, 21 Oct 2023
Tries Hard
Always a challenge putting a popular movie, without a notable soundtrack, onto the musical stage. Original, if formulaic score, probably what I would expect from AI if I asked it to put a blockbuster 80’s movie on the stage. Absolutely fine for an evening’s entertainment. Notes: 1. Lots of strobe lighting 2. Nice special effect at the end. Worth the premium price for the front half of stalls.
Ben, 21 Oct 2023
A magnificent and faithful telling of the classic Zemecks/Gale/Spielberg film.
I have been a fan of the film since I was a kid and could not possibly have been happier. I laughed, I cheered and you can’t help but fall in love with the story all over again. The adaption of Alan Silvestri’s score by the great man himself is magnificent and gave me goosebumps. The actors are wonderfully cast and reprise the classic roles perfectly. All the way from Melbourne, Australia - what can I say? It was brilliant and I’d see it again!
Michael, 20 Oct 2023
Wow!
Absolutely awesome! It was 2.5 hours of pure escapism and I don’t think we stopped smiling from start to finish, highly recommended for all!
Jason, 20 Oct 2023
Superb!
A fantastic show for all the family. Special effects and acting were amazing! Would highly recommend going to see this show.
Rachel, 19 Oct 2023
Impressive - a must see!
Amazing-we loved it!!!! What a production
Mel, 18 Oct 2023
Fantastic
It was really a great show. Fantastic. We loved all. Only thing we like to say is that the on that the main rol Marty was over acting. It was to much theater. Sorry. Bit the professor and all dancers where sooooo great. Thanks for this evening:)
ANJA, 16 Oct 2023
Back to Brilliant
Amazing special effects in this jaw-dropping depiction of a classic with a great spread of acting styles and a flux capacitor that has the potential to change lives. Don't make like a tree and leave - ever!!
Graeme, 15 Oct 2023
Great Musical, not only for BTTF Fans
Since BTTF are my favorite movies since decades I had the big wish to watch this show since I heard it will take place. Finally this dream came true. I spent my birthday there and it was a pleasure. Very nice people and service, little theatre which is not so crowded and you feel very cosy. All decoration is with BTTF theme of course. The music of the show was great as expected cause the initial creators of the soundtrack have been involved. Also the actors were really good. They also had some special effects / illusions in the musical which I really liked. The only thing I did not like so much and what did decrease my level of experience a little bit is that they changed facts in the story or missed out important parts. For me as someone who knows every word and scene of the movie by heart and finds it just the perfect piece this was not so nice and lowered my . But I assume there were some dramaturgic reasons why it was done like this and most of the visitors will not recognize.
Marina, 15 Oct 2023
Amazing atmosphere and incredible acting
This is the best theatre show I’ve seen. I’m not usually a theatre person but I could easily watch this again. The sound effects, lighting and choreography were so engaging and it actually felt like you were going through a portal when Marty went back to the future!! I’d love to go again best show by far.
Hannah, 08 Oct 2023
Just excellent! My inner teenager was filled with joy
Highly highly recommend! It was fantastic! While I loved all the characters- George McFly was phenomenal ! We had the best time and just loved loved the nostalgia and all our favourite iconic lines from the movie - just fantastic x
Antoinette, 06 Oct 2023
Best Show ever I
So anyone who is a fan of the flims would love this. Best show ever.
Michelle, 30 Sep 2023
Amazing !!!!!
Fantastic show for everyone. Amazing scenery, costumes, music, singing. Well worth watching. Don’t miss it !
Christine, 27 Sep 2023
Takes me back
It was amazing, brought back great memories. Make me want to see the movie all over again. I would recommend this to everyone.
Tricia, 24 Sep 2023
Just fun. Not highbrow just old fashioned fun
Such a fun show to watch. Nostalgic for people my age, goodies and baddies for the kids and some great special effects. A great way to spend the afternoon watching the matinee
David, 24 Sep 2023
Best show ever
What a great show. I saw a lot of musical shows, but this show is magnificent. At the end you can not even trust your eyes. I hope the show will come to Germany as well. Because there are so many people who love the film ab they will love this show also. Keep going around the world with this fantastic show. Thanks for a great evening.
Florian, 23 Sep 2023
Good show
Good show
Rick, 23 Sep 2023
Very fun!
Really a fun show to see.
Robert, 20 Sep 2023
Back to the future
One of the best shows I’ve every seen thoroughly enjoyed it
Sharon, 18 Sep 2023
Brilliantl
Must see for any back to the future fan
michael, 16 Sep 2023
"I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it!"
Back to the Future musical is has everything your child would love to see in their 1st musical. Amazing visual effects, family friendly storyline (they changed some scenes from the movie), fun, bright songs and heaps of dancing. We were seated right next to a large school group and they LOVE IT. The cast were great, songs were basically padding, nothing memorable but cute. If you are a fan of the film, the second half will bring a tears to your eyes. Definitely brings out the feels.
Erin, 15 Sep 2023
Colourful creation
My husband and I bought last minute tickets for Back to the Future show. We really enjoyed it. Not altogether taken with the lead for Marty McFly and the stand out actor was the Doc. He really stole the show. Oh and the Delorian car of course - some amazing lighting and stunts done with it to being the concept of time travel to life. Not altogether taken with some of the songs but overall we rated this show pretty highly. Definitely recommended.
Gillian, 15 Sep 2023
If you love the film you’ll love the show!
I was blown away by the quality of this production. I’d read reviews saying how good the special effects were but it was on another level! The actors were all fantastic too. If you get the chance to see this you will not be disappointed!
Claire, 11 Sep 2023
Must see
Amazing from start to finish… true to original plot!! Fantastic cast and as for the special effects…Outstanding!!! Definitely would go and see again!!!
Kenneth, 05 Sep 2023
Best West End musical I’ve been to
Exceeded expectations, funny, delightful, warmth and character
Scott, 02 Sep 2023
Guaranteed fabulous night out
My children loved it and have never seen the film. Absolutely amazing show. Dic and Marty were outstanding
Zoe, 02 Sep 2023
Fun for all and very uplifting
Fabulous, fun and uplifting from beginning to end. The sets and scenery are astounding! As are all the actors and singers. A brilliant must see production!
Cindy, 01 Sep 2023
Magical show
Amazing show, suitable for all. Fantastic effects - truly enjoyable and dodnt sent it to end.
Dyan, 31 Aug 2023
A Must See!
A fantastic show, amazing sets and the Delorian is brilliant
Christine, 31 Aug 2023
Gets Better each time I see it!!
As you can tell from the title I have seen this show more than once. I seem to enjoy it more and more each time I see it and am certainly not getting bored with it, noticing different details on each occasion. Characters that irritated me the first time round are now amusing. Also I find myself becoming more excited and having almost childlike excitement as it builds towards the end, which you don't expect when you see it for the first time. The special effects are fantastic.
Jayne, 29 Aug 2023
Great show
Brilliant show and effects Definitely worth going to watch
Clive, 28 Aug 2023