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Elf The Musical

Aldwych Theatre, London

Strictly limited, 10-week Christmas season!

Opens 28th October until 3 January 2026

Suitable for 4-100 years

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Son of a nutcracker, Elf The Musical is heading back to the West End! Perfect for families looking for things to do this half term in London, Elf The Musical is a seasonal smash-hit at the Aldwych Theatre.

Following a record-breaking season on Broadway last year, ‘the ultimate Christmas show’ (Smooth FM) returns to spread festive cheer at the Aldwych Theatre for 10 weeks only from 28 October 2025.

Based on the beloved film, Elf is the funny and charming tale of Buddy, who mistakenly crawled into Santa’s bag as a baby and was raised as an elf! Way too tall and not so great at his job, Buddy is the North Pole’s biggest misfit… and knows he’ll never belong. When Santa tells him the truth, Buddy heads to New York to find his birth father (who turns out to be quite high on the naughty list). After causing some merry mayhem in Manhattan, Buddy finally discovers the gift of family and falls in love. And when Santa’s sleigh crashes in Central Park, it’s Buddy who finds a way to save Christmas forever!

Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rosanna Hyland, Martyn Ellis and Aled Jones MBE star in the smash hit musical ELF as Buddy, Jovie, Emily Hobbs, Santa, and Walter Hobbs respectively. Joining them will be Lucinda Lawrence as Deb and Dermot Canavan as Store Manager, with Mollie Cleere, Farirayi Garaba, Sophie Pourret, Lucy Rice, Biancha Szynal, Kyle Cox, Zack Guest, Ryan Jupp, Dominic Lamb and Danny Nattrass. The cast is completed by Sophie Camble, Amy Punter, Samuel John Humphreys and Michael Tyler as Swings. The role of Michael Hobbs will be played by Ayrton English, Max Garlick, Harry Georgiou and Samuel Sturge.

It’s ‘wow, wow, wow…absolutely brilliant!’ (Heart Radio).


Dates and Prices Start date : 28th October, 2025
End date : 3rd January, 2026

Show times: 
Mondays: 7pm
Tuesdays 7pm
Wednesdays: 7pm
Thursdays: 7pm
Fridays : 7pm
Saturdays: 2pm and 7pm
Sundays: No show

Prices vary according to seat type and show date, tickets are from £30, click "buy now" to be taken to the website directly to book the best available seats. 
Need to Know

Photography: Matt Crockett 2023 West End Production

Run time

2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval

Suitable for Ages 4+

Know before you go

Carrie Hope Fletcher will not be performing between 8-16 November. Aled Jones will not be performing from 5-7 December, on 9 December, and 16-20 December.

Important information

The show contains flashing lights, haze, water and flame effects. The sound levels are very high throughout the show.

Elf The Musical cast and creative team

By: Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin

Music: Matthew Sklar

Lyrics: Chad Beguelin

Director: Philip Wm. McKinley

Choreography: Liam Steel

Cast list: Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Aled Jones MBE, Rosanna Hyland, Martin Ellis, Lucinda Lawrence, Dermot Canavan

Sets & Costumes: Tim Goodchild

Lighting: Patrick Woodroffe

Sound: Gareth Owen

Plan your Visit

What makes Aldwych Theatre family friendly

Air conditioned
Air conditioned
Bar
Bar
Disabled toilets
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

Address and Contact Info

Aldwych Theatre
49 Aldwych
London
WC2B 4DF

Nearest Station: Charing Cross
from £30
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