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Shrek The Musical transfers to West End in Summer 2024

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Join Shrek and the Donkey as Shrek the Musical heads to West End for a limited six-week run in Summer 2024.

All right, Donkey! The celebrated Broadway and West End hit currently enchanting audiences on its tour, Shrek the Musical, heads to West End for a special six-week stint at the iconic Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith during the summer of 2024.


The cast and creatives

Antony Lawrence steps into the role of Shrek, with Joanne Clifton as Princess Fiona, James Gillan as Lord Farquaad, Brandon Lee Sears as Donkey, and Cherece Richards as Dragon, all ready to grace the stage at London's Eventim Apollo from July 19 to August 31, 2024. Produced by Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale, and Gavin Kalin, this beloved fairy-tale universe of Shrek undergoes a creative transformation under a new team. Bringing to life the iconic characters from the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks animated film, the production features the timeless songs and storyline by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori from the original musical.

The accomplished creative team includes director and choreographer Nick Winston, co-director Sam Holmes (who previously portrayed Lord Farquaad in the UK tour), set and costume designer Philip Witcomb, lighting designer Ben Cracknell, casting director Jim Arnold, sound designer Ben Harrison, and projection designer Nina Dunn.

Stay right in Shrek's swamp – dive into the magic! Don't let this opportunity slip away to experience one of the greatest animated tales of all time brought to life as Shrek the Musical heads to West End. Make sure to book your tickets in advance.



Check out the Eventim Apollo Seating Plan to get the best seats.

Be sure to check out our guide on the seating plan for West End theatres!