The Greatest Showman’s songs sung live by West End singers while circus artists fly overhead: a big-top show in the round at Earl’s Court, for ages 5 and up.
Matinee and evening times
Usual start and finish times
| Show | Starts | Ends about | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matinee | 2:30 pm | 4:10 pm | Thursday to Sunday |
| Evening | 7:30 pm | 9:10 pm | Wednesday to Saturday |
Running time about 1 hour 40 minutes, including one interval. Finish times add the running time to the start time; allow a few extra minutes for applause and late starts. Times can change, so check your exact date in the table below.
Matinees in the coming weeks fall on Thursday to Sunday. Evening performances on Wednesday to Saturday. Tap a time to see tickets.
| Date | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Sat 17 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Sun 18 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | – |
| Wed 21 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Thu 22 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Fri 23 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Sat 24 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Sun 25 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | – |
| Wed 28 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Thu 29 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | – |
| Fri 30 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Sat 31 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Sun 1 Nov | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | – |
| Wed 4 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Thu 5 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Fri 6 Nov | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Sat 7 Nov | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Sun 8 Nov | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | – |
| Wed 11 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Thu 12 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Fri 13 Nov | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Sat 14 Nov | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Sun 15 Nov | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | – |
| Wed 18 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Thu 19 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:10 pm |
| Fri 20 Nov | 2:30 pmends ~4:10 pm | – |
Quick answers
How long is Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular?
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular runs about 1 hour 40 minutes, including one interval.
What time does the Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular matinee start?
In the coming weeks, matinees of Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular start at 2:30 pm on Thursday to Sunday.
What time does Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular finish?
A 2:30 pm matinee ends around 4:10 pm, and a 7:30 pm evening performance ends around 9:10 pm. That's based on the running time of about 1 hour 40 minutes, including one interval.
Can I see Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular and another show on the same day?
Yes. A 2:30 pm matinee ends around 4:10 pm, which leaves time for dinner before an evening show elsewhere in the West End. The planner lists what else is playing that evening.
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Seeing two shows in one day?
With a matinee and an evening performance you can fit two shows into one day in the West End. The trip planner shows what else is playing on each date you're in town and warns you about clashes. Read how to see two shows in one day, or see which West End musicals have matinees on each day.
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