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London comes alive with Come Alive, a show based on the Greatest Showman with all the original songs and even more daring feats.
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Circus Lovers | Greatest Showman lovers | Fans of Daring Feats
4.8/5
(51)
Kristina
Lena
Franklin
Come Alive is an outrageous tribute to The Greatest Showman in an immersive circus-meets-musical spectacular. At its heart is the iconic music of Pasek and Paul, which includes anthems like "This Is Me," "A Million Dreams," and "The Greatest Show." Audiences are at the center of a world-class circus performance, with Cirque de Demain awardees and Cirque du Soleil veterans. The lively backstage of a touring circus will greet you the instant you enter the theater. See roving magicians, acrobats, and even palm readers before the main show starts by exploring carnivalesque installations. During this pre-show, the whole arena becomes a lively playground.
While drawing inspiration from The Greatest Showman, Come Alive tells its own story. Witness the rise and fall of Max, a teenage ringmaster who finds themselves suddenly in charge of the show. This performance delves into themes of ambition, self-discovery, and the power of bravery to change lives through this growth. So step right up to the “Greatest Show on Earth”!
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Guests from United States, France, Germany and over 19 countries have loved this experience
Lena
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Everything. The ambience, the animation beforehand, all the artists and the performance itself was extremely entertaining. Thank you very much. It was an experience for us
Franklin
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Much more than I expected. The acrobats, the singers and presenters, the live band, the production, everything was perfect!
Oreoluwa
Apr, 2025Verified booking
This show was great!! 10/10 recommend! Immersive since the cast interacts with the audience and a relatively intimate setting! Great for all ages and fun to watch!
Carolina
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The show was very good and the mix of musical and chorus was great.Jessica
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The venue, the sets, the artists - everything was magical!
Show details
Genre: Circus
Audience: Suitable for 6+
Venue name: Under the Big Top, Empress Museum
Venue Facilities: Dining, bar, toilets
Accessibility: Step-Free access, accessible toilets, Sennheiser induction loop system, headsets provided on request, relaxed performances, assistance dogs allowed
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
- Leading Roles: Simon Bailey as The Showman, Aaliya Mai as Max
-Singers: Jaz Ellington, Charlotte-Hannah Jones, Whitney Martins, Fallon Mondlane
-Dancers: Maisie Axton, Genie Gledhill, Mia Jayne, Konnie Karachaliou, Ebby Sama, Emma-Louise Stansall, Ross Wilkins
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Circus Performers: Juan Anyosa, Korri Aulakh ,Klodi Dabkiewicz, Bella Diosa, Tybald Griesbacher, Yann LeBlanc, David Locke, Rachel Locks, Daniel Luengo Quintero, Shona Morgan, Dean Murrell, Theddy Nardin, Manases Palacios Molano, Antino Pansa, Joel Roxendal, Itzel Salvatierra, Josephine Urry
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Magician: Kieron The Mighty
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Conceived and Directed By: Simon Hammerstein
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Music Producer: Matthew Brind
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Choreographer: Jerry Reeve & Lukas McFarlane
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**Circus Choreography & Casting **: Tilde Björfors and Mattias Andersson
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Lighting Designer: Gareth Tucker
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Sound Designer: Ruby Law
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Set Designer: Susan Kulkarni
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Costume Designer: Martina Trottmann, Bryn Harris
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Performance Director: Jack Marsh
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Creative Writer: Greg Arrowsmith
Additional tips
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Most big top tents are temperature-controlled so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
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This production contains strobe lighting, smoke, haze and fire effects
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Come Alive may cause difficulties for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
- You will receive an email with your Come Alive voucher. Please display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID.
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