Musicals

Come Alive Tickets

Name: Come Alive
Start: 2026-09-04T19:30:00
End: 2026-09-04T21:30:00
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(870)

Enrico P

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Empress Museum is living art all around you! The pre show is magic with all dancers and singers and performers present to make fantastic shots and enjoy! Good drinks and meals, everything perfectly shining and all crew ready to take care of disables, really impressive! Performers on stage were Cirque du Soleil top tier and actors, singers and dancers interacted a lot with all odience! I can't wait to back to see another time this Greatest Show!

Lindsey S

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Fantastic performers, great crowd involvement, not a bad view in the house, striking costumes, excellent song choices, astetically pleasing decor and easy to access via public transport. If you love the circus and The Greatest Showman songs, you'll love this!

Cristina O

Solo

Verified booking

6 days ago

The preshow and all the set design offstage are great. I loved the show—it’s much more of a circus than the movie, and the technical execution is top-notch. The singers were amazing, too. 100% recommended

Roberto L

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Absolutely thrilling: top-notch performers, a beautiful script and setting, and music from the film. Everything was amazing. Money well spent from start to finish!

Aaron G

Group

Verified booking

3 days 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.

Gareth C

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

My daughter and I are big fans of the Greatest Showman, and this was a really special event that allowed us to feel as part of the circus audience we saw on the film. From the second you enter the venue, you are transported to the Greatest Showman's circus. First walking around an astmospheric arena of caravans and pitches of the performers that also doubles as bars, food servers and merch stands. You enter the big top, a circular stage which houses an intimate audience of just 700 people, where you are in touching distance of the action at all times. All the fan favourite songs and spectacular acrobatics, with stunning lighting, smoke, and fire effects delivered with a light narrative that creates a spectacle that was breathtaking from beginning to end! Great show for fans and newcomers alike.

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”!

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Enrico P
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Empress Museum is living art all around you! The pre show is magic with all dancers and singers and performers present to make fantastic shots and enjoy! Good drinks and meals, everything perfectly shining and all crew ready to take care of disables, really impressive! Performers on stage were Cirque du Soleil top tier and actors, singers and dancers interacted a lot with all odience! I can't wait to back to see another time this Greatest Show!
Roberto L
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Absolutely thrilling: top-notch performers, a beautiful script and setting, and music from the film. Everything was amazing. Money well spent from start to finish!
Franziska B
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
I haven't seen a show this amazing in a long time. I went with my daughters (ages 13 and 15). We love the movie and, of course, knew all the songs. We were hooked right away. Everyone was super friendly—you could tell they were having fun doing what they do. The singers and acrobats are really talented! It was totally worth it... over and over again. I hope the show comes to Germany sometime 😉
Aaron G
Group
Verified booking
3 days 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.
Inika P
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I sat with my jaw on the floor and tears in my eyes! They had mind blowing acts, emotional drama, all the songs I hoped to hear! Really talented singers! I really loved the lighting and the high energy atmosphere. I didn't know what to expect, but I loved everything about it and will definitely recommend to everyone!

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.