Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.
Matt Rawle (Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables) will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for!
Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Matt Rawle steps into Barnum’s shoes and on to the tightrope!
Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.
Age Guidance: 8+
Performances: Tue 18 – Sat 22 Aug 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm
Wed, Thu & Sat: 2.30pm
Accessible Performances
Audio Described: Sat 22 Aug, 2.30pm
Facilities
- Accessibility Guide
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Bar
- Blue badge parking
- Cloakroom facilities
- Disabled Accessibility
- Ear defenders
- Facilities for Disabled Guests
- wheelchair access
- wheelchair accessible
- WI-FI
- WIFI
Accessibility Facilities
- Accessibility Guide
- Audio Description
- Blue Badge Parking
- Designated wheelchair public toilet
- facilities for disabled guests
- Induction loops
- Staff available to assist
- Wheel chair accessible
- wheelchair access
- Wheelchair accessible
