Musicals

Come Alive Tickets

Name: Come Alive
Start: 2026-09-26T19:30:00
End: 2026-09-26T21:30:00
Location: Empress Museum

London comes alive with Come Alive, a show based on the Greatest Showman with all the original songs and even more daring feats.

Great for

Circus Lovers | Greatest Showman lovers | Fans of Daring Feats

Theater name: Empress Museum

4.9/5(928)

Stacey K

Group

Verified booking

Last week

The venue was new and exciting. Lots of room to roam around to take pictures. The seats were all good views as it was in the round. The performers were talented and the acrobatic performers were great Just a different fun night out. My 11 year old thought it was fantastic and that review is the best as she very opinionated!!

David G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Loosely based on the movie, The Grestest Showman, Come alive delivered a great evening of entertainment. With a ring master leading the show it was a like no other show on the West End. Great vocals and packed with amazing circus acts. From acrobatics to high wire walking the evening packed a punch. Don't miss this show!

Michael H

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The Come Alive show far exceeded our expectations. From the pre show experience to the magnificent artists who performed with such skill. No matter your age this show will delight. It is difficult to point out one extraordinary artist but the tight rope and the trapeze along with the aerial feats were all great.

Gillaine P

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

It was a fantastic show, skeptical when I entered the venue, but was a way to make a place come alive. It was simply wonderfully. First class singers and performers, could not have been better. Definitely recommend anyone who can to go and the experience the wonderful show.

Ophélie B

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

Everything about this show was incredible! The acts, the performers, and the fact that you feel like an integral part of the show—it's so immersive... I loved this show and highly recommend it to anyone visiting London!

David P

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The staff were very friendly and engaging before, during, and after the show. The venue itself is smaller and a great atmosphere. The combination of songs and acrobatics were well aligned with the story. Would highly recommend.

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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What our guests say
Kateri D
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We were looking for a show to go to in London and the advertisement for Come Alive came up. We had no idea what to expect and were so glad we went. The entire experience was awesome. From the pre-show performances to the main event. There wasn't a bad seat in the house. They even had small tables between the seats to put your drinks instead of worrying about kicking them. I would definitely recommend. A great show to take the entire family.
Elena Z
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
An immersive and captivating show, highly recommended for fans of the songs from *The Greatest Showman* and the musical’s overall vibe. The story told here is different from the movie, but that’s not the show’s main draw. It’s a true circus experience featuring top-notch performances, spectacular singers, and an energetic showman. We recommend it to anyone who loves to be amazed.
Aaron G
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The show was fun and was active in getting crowd involvement. Although some of the songs from the Greatest Showman were involved in the show, this is by no means that play. There were several acrobatic acts taking place in the middle of a round stage area. I give it four stars because it was a fun entertaining show, but not the high standards of a good Broadway show.
Stacey K
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The venue was new and exciting. Lots of room to roam around to take pictures. The seats were all good views as it was in the round. The performers were talented and the acrobatic performers were great Just a different fun night out. My 11 year old thought it was fantastic and that review is the best as she very opinionated!!
David G
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Loosely based on the movie, The Grestest Showman, Come alive delivered a great evening of entertainment. With a ring master leading the show it was a like no other show on the West End. Great vocals and packed with amazing circus acts. From acrobatics to high wire walking the evening packed a punch. Don't miss this show!

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

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

Magician: Kieron The Mighty

Conceived and Directed By: Simon Hammerstein

Music Producer: Matthew Brind

Choreographer: Jerry Reeve & Lukas McFarlane

**Circus Choreography & Casting **: Tilde Björfors and Mattias Andersson

Lighting Designer: Gareth Tucker

Sound Designer: Ruby Law

Set Designer: Susan Kulkarni

Costume Designer: Martina Trottmann, Bryn Harris

Performance Director: Jack Marsh

Creative Writer: Greg Arrowsmith

Additional tips

Most big top tents are temperature-controlled so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

This production contains strobe lighting, smoke, haze and fire effects

Come Alive may cause difficulties for people with photosensitive epilepsy.