Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Book Come Alive! tickets in London

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular brings the film’s hit songs into a purpose-built Big Top at the Empress Museum in Earls Court, mixing live vocals with international circus acts. Booking runs into 2027. Choose your date and official seats on the Come Alive! tickets page on British Theatre.

It is not a straight stage adaptation of the movie story. Expect a circus-theatre night with a lively pre-show world before the main performance begins.

What a Come Alive! evening at the Empress Museum feels like

The main show runs about 1 hour 40 minutes, including one interval. The interactive pre-show opens an hour earlier, so plan for roughly 2 hours 40 minutes on site. Expect aerial work, acrobatics, theatrical lighting, and songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul performed live under the Big Top. The Empress Museum sits at Empress Place in Earls Court, with Earl’s Court station nearby. Arrive early if you want the full pre-show experience.

How to book Come Alive! tickets on British Theatre

Pick a performance, compare seats for the Big Top, then book through Come Alive! on British Theatre. Casting and acts can change, so check the listing for the night you want. Your ticket includes the pre-show, so treat the earlier start as part of the evening.

Practical tips for Come Alive! at the Empress Museum

There is no formal dress code. Smart casual is typical. Food and drink are available during the pre-show. Outside food and drink rules can vary, so follow venue guidance on the day. Phones off once the main show starts, and no photography during the performance. Theatrical lighting effects run throughout; some acts involve heights.

Why you will love Come Alive! in Earls Court

• Hear Greatest Showman hit songs live under a Big Top
• Watch world-class circus acts in a 700-seat arena
• Explore the immersive pre-show before curtain
• Book official Come Alive! tickets with live availability into 2027

If you want another big London musical night, see Moulin Rouge! The Musical or Hadestown.

Good to know about Come Alive! at the Empress Museum

Booking dates

Come Alive! is booking at the Empress Museum through 29 August 2027. Compare nights on the Come Alive! tickets page.

Age guidance

Recommended for ages 5 and above. Under 5s, including babies in arms, are not admitted. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone needs their own ticket.

Running time

Main performance about 1 hour 40 minutes, including one interval. Pre-show begins 1 hour before (typically 6:30pm for evenings and 1:30pm for matinees).

Getting there

The Empress Museum is at Empress Place, London SW6 1TT, in Earls Court. Nearest Underground: Earl’s Court. Compare seats on the Come Alive! page before you book.