Shrek The Musical 2024
Opened: July 19, 2024Closing: August 31, 2024
Shrek The Musical - 2024 West End History , Info & More
Eventim Apollo
45 Queen Caroline Street London
You don’t have to go Far Far Away to find an unforgettable experience
at London’s legendary Eventim Apollo; Shrek the Musical – a Shrektacular stage adaptation of the blockbuster movie.
Join Shrek, (Antony Lawrence) and Donkey, (Brandon Lee Sears) on their intrepid journey to rescue the beautiful, but cursed, Princess Fiona (Joanne Clifton) from a castle protected by a fearsome fire- breathing dragon (Cherece Richards). Forget Hollywood endings, this story is what happens when freaks do fairy tales!
With a production as sharp as a Donkey one-liner, Shrek the Musical
rolls out ogre-sized fun. It effortlessly blends laugh-out-loud comedy, uplifting dance numbers and a core message of self-acceptance – proving ‘beautiful ain’t always pretty’.
Hitting London for 6 weeks only, don’t miss your chance to round up the whole family for an unforgettable night out. You wouldn’t want this award-winning story of acceptance to turn into a tale of regret. Book now!
Shrek The Musical - 2024 - West End Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Shrek The Musical
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL, Eventim Apollo
8 / 10
This production does not go too far in any direction; its clearly for kids, for adults, for fans of the movie, for dancers, for singers, for all of us alike, you don’t even really have to have a familiarity with the Shrek film franchise to enjoy the show as the cast builds humour from ridiculousness and brutal honesty, and brings us physical comedy, classic movie moments, mind-blowing plot points and relatability. References to worlds and realities we travelled to as children come back to us like old friends and materialise for the first time before those who have just met them.
Review: Shrek the Musical, Eventim Apollo
7 / 10
The theme of judging people on their appearance is very current, and allows for a couple of the better tunes; Pinocchio’s ‘Story of My Life’ and the chorus’s animated rendition of ‘Freak Flag’. However, even with an excellent live band there’s something lacking at the core of this musical and it has to come down to the songs. Clearly the film is packed with familiar funky and upbeat classics that build huge atmosphere and support the story. Here the songs are largely rather forgettable and samey. I can’t remember one of them postshow and the closing rendition of ‘I’m a Believer’ only serves to remind you what you’ve missed. With so many plus points to the production it’s definitely an entertaining watch. But does it capture the essence of the Shrek we know and love? Perhaps not.
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Review Roundup: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Eventim Apollo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2024
See what the critics are saying about Shrek the Musical at Eventim Apollo. Learn more about the show and read the reviews for the West End production.
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL, Eventim Apollo
by Kat Mokrynski - July 30, 2024
by Kat Mokrynski - July 30, 2024
Shrek the Musical, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, has arrived in London. Directed by Samuel Holmes, this adaptation of the iconic 2001 movie stars Antony Lawrence as Shrek, a lonely ogre who ends up falling in love with the unusual Princess Fiona (Joanna Clifton).
Interview: 'It's a Beast of a Role!': Actor Antony Lawrence on Touring, Acceptance and Falling in Love With SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - July 18, 2024
by Kat Mokrynski - July 18, 2024
Shrek the Musical is roaring into London this summer at the Eventim Apollo. The award-winning musical, an adaptation of the iconic 2001 movie, “brings to life the world of Shrek live on stage in an unforgettable production to melt hearts of all ages.” Recently, we chatted with Antony Lawrence, who plays the titular character of Shrek.
Todrick Hall Joins the Cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL in London as 'Donkey'
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024
Singer-songwriter and choreographer Todrick Hall will join the London cast of Shrek the Musical, which will run at the iconic Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith for six weeks only from 19 July – 31 August 2024, hot off the heels of a major UK Tour.
Review: Not Just a Kids' Show: SHREK THE MUSICAL Full of Inspiration and Whimsy at Music Theater Works
by Kathleen Anwar - December 26, 2023
by Kathleen Anwar - December 26, 2023
What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Music Theater Works?
Shrek The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the songs in Shrek The Musical and what's the order?
Overture/Big Bright Beautiful World
Story of My Life
Don't Let Me Go
What's Up, Duloc?
I Know It's Today
Travel Song
This is How a Dream Comes True
Who I'd Be
Morning Person
I Think I Got You Beat
The Ballad Of Farquaad
Make A Move
When Words Fail
Morning Person (Reprise)
Build a Wall
Freak Flag
This is Our Story (Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise)
Story of My Life
Don't Let Me Go
What's Up, Duloc?
I Know It's Today
Travel Song
This is How a Dream Comes True
Who I'd Be
Morning Person
I Think I Got You Beat
The Ballad Of Farquaad
Make A Move
When Words Fail
Morning Person (Reprise)
Build a Wall
Freak Flag
This is Our Story (Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise)
Shrek The Musical History
Other Productions of Shrek The Musical
| 2007 | New York |
Reading New York |
| 2007 | New York |
Reading New York |
| 2008 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2010 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2011 | West End |
Original London Production West End |
| 2011 | US Tour |
NETworks National Tour US Tour |
| 2024 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
| 2024 | West End |
West End |
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