Wild About You

About Wild About You

Wild About You is a brand new musical making its world premiere at the intimate Charing Cross Theatre in central London. Written and composed by Chilina Kennedy, the show arrives as a fully original work, built from the ground up around a bespoke folk-pop score rather than drawn from an existing film, album or stage property. That distinction places it among a rare and exciting category of new musicals, where the songs exist solely to serve this story and these characters.

At the heart of the production is Billy, a man who discovers a collection of letters left behind by his late mother. As he reads through them, each letter peels back another layer of a family history he never knew, reshaping his sense of identity and belonging. The piece moves between time periods, weaving past and present together as Billy pieces together the truth about where he comes from and who he truly is.

The Music

Kennedy's score draws on a rich tradition of singer-songwriter craftsmanship, with echoes of the classic folk and pop sounds that have long carried deeply personal storytelling. The music ranges across folk, contemporary pop, country-pop and soul, creating a textured and emotionally varied listening experience throughout the show. Every song has been written specifically for this production, meaning the score feels entirely of a piece with the narrative it inhabits. Fans of character-driven, melody-led musical theatre will find plenty to connect with here.

What to Expect at Wild About You

Wild About You is an intimate, character-led musical that asks its audience to sit close to a story about grief, memory and self-discovery. The production is well suited to theatregoers who appreciate new writing and original work, as well as those who enjoy musicals rooted in the singer-songwriter tradition. The emotional tone is reflective and warm, with moments of both tenderness and revelation as Billy's journey unfolds. Performance times vary across the week, so it is worth checking the current schedule when planning your visit.

Charing Cross Theatre

Charing Cross Theatre sits beneath the arches of Charing Cross railway station in the heart of London's West End, offering one of the capital's most distinctive and atmospheric theatrical spaces. Its below-ground setting gives productions an inherent intimacy, making it an ideal home for a show as personal and character-focused as Wild About You. The venue is within easy walking distance of several major transport links, including Charing Cross and Embankment stations, and is well served by bus routes across central London. The seated auditorium keeps every member of the audience close to the action, ensuring that the emotional detail of Kennedy's score and storytelling lands with full effect.

Tickets for Wild About You

Tickets for Wild About You at Charing Cross Theatre start from £25.63. As a world premiere production with a limited run, availability may move quickly, particularly for weekend and evening performances. You can see availability at tickadoo, the London theatre booking platform built by the founders of London Theatre Direct, which lists up-to-date seat availability across the run. Booking in advance is strongly recommended to secure your preferred date and position in the auditorium.

Why See Wild About You

Original new musicals of this kind, composed from scratch for the stage rather than adapted from an existing catalogue or property, are increasingly rare in London's theatre landscape. Wild About You offers the chance to be part of a world premiere, to hear songs and a story for the very first time alongside a West End audience. Whether you are a long-standing fan of musical theatre or someone drawn in by the folk-pop sound and the promise of an emotionally resonant evening, this production at Charing Cross Theatre represents something genuinely fresh on the London stage.