Back to the Future is arguably a pop culture phenomenon that stands the test of time till today. This classic time travel motion picture had been a cultural icon in the ‘80s; the musical aspires to bring a sense of nostalgia for that generation and introduce the newer generations to this gem of a story.
The writer Bob Gale believed that the story would make a great musical and could be re-told on stage in a brand new way. This Sci-Fi story delves into time travel exploring two generations, the ‘80s, and the ‘50s. The set by Tim Hatley, two-time Olivier and Tony award winner, transports you back in time. The makeup, costumes, and music mesmerize and completely suck you into the world of the musical.
The story is set in the 80s, where a young boy McFly accidentally goes back in time, to the 50s, in a time-travelling car! He meets the younger version of the scientist who invented the machine and must repair the damage he causes by tampering with time. The situation goes downhill when he meets his parents’ younger self and sabotages the chances of his own birth. The scientist, Dr Emmett, must devise a way to set things right and get McFly back to the future to avoid the catastrophic repercussions of time travel.
Book and lyrics: Bob Gale
Direction: John Rando
Music and lyrics: Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard
Note: Producers can not guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.
Back to the Future features original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror, and also the Tony Award-winning director John Rando heading the Tony and Olivier Award-winning creative team. So gear up for a thrilling experience - you're in for some serious entertainment!
This Adelphi Theatre was built back in 1806 and used to specialize in comedy and musical theatre before becoming more diverse in recent times. It had classics such as The Jungle Book, The Bodyguard, and more running here. The latest much-awaited show premiering here in 2021 is Back to The Future, the musical.
Seating Capacity: 1497
Adelphi Theatre Seating Plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.
Address: 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
Tube: The nearest tube stations are Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line), Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo Lines) and Embankment (District and Circle Lines)..
Bus: Buses 6, 9, 11, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, and 176 have drops point near Adelphi Theatre.
Available Facilities: Wheelchair accessible, In-house bar, Coat check, Assistive Listening System, Guide dogs, Washrooms
Accessibility: Adelphi Theatre welcomes disabled guests and strives to make the show accessible for everyone
Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at the Adelphi Theatre.
Dress Code: Smart and casual wear are recommended. Keep in mind, the theatre is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.
Outside Food: Outside food is strictly prohibited inside this venue.
It’s entertaining, just a bit much. The story remains an extremely enjoyable romp, with chuckles aplenty; the stagecraft is a wow, especially with regards to the DeLorean.
Michael Billington, The Timeout
The musical was great, evenly paced and very entertaining. The cast was enthusiastic. The seats were easy to find and comfortable.
`great, my dad had bad eyesight had seats right above! so not so good at viewing, then we paid extra to upgrade below, the ticket desk team were amazing to help out!' We got great seats and very pleased the production is fantastic!
Fantastic Experience. We visited London for a week, the Musical "Back to the Future" was definitely a highlight. We were just beamed back into the 80s - great show, lovely cast with top performance and even technical great. Wouldn't have imagined that a show could capture the flair of this cinematic classic that good. Thanks for this wonderful evening out at time.
We loved this musical. The actors and dancers are exceptional. The sets are incredible and the finale....capped off our stay wonderfully.
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I booked both MJ Michael Jackson and Back to the Future through Headout. Born in 1970, I had experienced both as a teenager, so it was clear that I had to see both shows in London. The booking process from Germany on the computer was quick and easy - choose your seat, pay by credit card, print out your ticket or save it on your phone, done. For the very reasonable price (compared to musical prices in Germany), I was seated in the 2nd or 3rd tier, but that didn't detract from the enjoyment of the show. You can also see and hear very well from above. Both musicals were great, although to be honest I was even more impressed by Back to the Future than MJ, which was also very well acted and danced, but Back to the Future somehow still had that "something" thanks to the many lighting effects, flying car etc. But of course, you can't really compare the two themes with each other.
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The cost of the Back to the Future tickets will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
Back to the Future opened on 20 August 2021 at Adelphi Theatre.
Back to the Future does not have a strict age limit. However, it is most suitable for children aged 5 and above.
Back to the Future is playing at Adelphi Theatre in London and opened on 20 August 2021.
The running time of Back to the Future is 2 hours and 40 minutes with an intermission.
Back to the Future tells the story of a young teenage boy who is accidentally transported back to 1955 by his friend and the only way he can transport back to his future is by making sure his young teenage parents fall in love.
The main stars of Back to the Future are Ben Joyce as Marty McFly, Cory English as Doc Brown, Sarah Goggin as Lorraine Baines.