war of the worlds musical tour 2023

No one would have believed...

Spirit of man.

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) returns to UK arenas in 2025 with a musical spectacular like none other. Based on HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.

I hope you will delve further into our website and learn more about the True Story of The Martian Invasion that is my musical version of… ‘The War of The Worlds’.

- jeff wayne.

15th April 2024

Cast announcement.

The War of The Worlds team are so thrilled to announce our first two cast members performing on The Spirit of Man Tour, 2025… For the first time in Martian history, a real-life couple will be performing as the married pair: Max George as Parson Nathaniel and Maisie Smith as Beth.

Jeff said: “Being a couple in real life will add to their on-stage charisma and chemistry. Maisie has such a melodic but powerful voice, which compliments Max’s dramatic and soulful vocals wonderfully."

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8th December 2023

The spirit of man tour - tickets on sale now.

"Listen... do you hear them drawing near?”

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It’s official, tickets for Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds 2025 arena tour are on sale now!

The Spirit of Man Tour will see Jeff Wayne back on his podium conducting the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and 36-piece ULLAdubULLA Strings. Liam Neeson returns in 3D Holography as The Journalist and an all-star cast to be announced next year!

4th December 2023

The spirit of man tour 2025.

Jeff Wayne and The War of The Worlds team are thrilled to unveil the grand return of our iconic arena production! Brace yourselves as our 35-foot Fighting Machine with its flame-firing Heat Ray conquers stages across the UK and Ireland in March and April 2025.

Fan pre-sale: Wednesday 6th Dec 2023, 10AM (via TWOTW social media + mailing list)

General on-sale: Friday 8th Dec 2023, 10AM

6th November 2023

The immersive experience extends for another 2 years.

In June of this year, we announced that The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience would be relocating to a new London venue, however, soon after our announcement, we had the wonderful and unexpected opportunity to remain at Leadenhall Street for a further two years, which we couldn’t say ‘no’ to. The licensing deal will not only see the experience remain at the original venue but also, as part of the evolving partnership, the production is receiving upgrades including new music sequences and sound design originated by Jeff Wayne, seamlessly integrated into new visual moments in the show. Originally planned for a 3-month run, here we are, almost five years later, and heading for seven. No one would have believed!

18th November 2021

Life begins again release.

Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds is very proud to announce the release of 'Life Begins Again', a song for the times, performed by the cast of the 2022 arena tour:

Strictly Come Dancing's Kevin Clifton , Blue's Duncan James, Steps' Claire Richards , Inglorious' Nathan James, Stage & Screen's Anna-Marie Wayne and The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward.

But why a song for the times? Well, while the world has faced many challenges in recent years, commitment and faith remain at the heart of our chance for the future.

Life can, and will, begin again.

Watch the video here.

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Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental show here at Co-op Live, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.

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Co-op Live is located on the Etihad Campus in East Manchester and you can take multiple different modes of transport to the arena. Check out our dedicated page for all your travel questions.

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Anyone aged 14 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

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We've teamed up with our friends at Attitude Is Everything to ensure our venue is as accessible as possible. Our state of the art venue includes design and spaces to help everyone make the most of their visit, from lowered service counters, step-free access to all floors, a designated respite room, support for assistance dogs, hearing loops and more.

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Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience

EXPERIENCE A REAL MARTIAN INVASION IN LONDON

LAUGH, SCREAM, AND SURVIVE TOGETHER!

300 FOOT MARTIAN FIGHTING MACHINES

JEFF WAYNE’S MUSICAL WORK COMES TO LIFE

What people think about the experience ⭐ 4.8/5 stars

What an AWESOME experience! Fantastic actors, clever sets and mind-blowing virtual reality combine to make this truly spectacular! Can't wait to visit again!

A fantastic afternoon. The actors were brilliant; they built the atmosphere and told the story wonderfully.

Amazing day great cast even made my son aged 10 feel part of it

What an amazing experience- the actors were so brilliant and the whole experience was absolutely thrilling!!! Would highly recommend this!!!

Everything was amazing from start to finish. The highlight of my trip to London. Amazing sets, plot and all round great acting from all the cast. The whole experience was incredible

Great fun from beginning to end

Brilliant experience full of humour from the actors. Would recommend to friends

Great acting, full of surprises, a cool mix with VR technology!! Hope to do it again someday, and definitely get involved, ask questions with the actors. It makes for a memorable time!!

A really amazing experience. All the actors were really good. Good food too 👍😃

Impressed from start to finish very interesting experience

Excellent evenings entertainment that I would highly recommend, I have been a fan since I bought the Album in 1978 and was intrigued to see what could be done, I was not disappointed.

We had a great time. The VR and special effects were amazing, felt like we were really there. The actors were brilliant and involved us all the way through. The music was true to Jeff Wayne's original album, a great day out.

THE SPIRIT OF MAN BAR & RESTAURANT

Enjoy delicious pre or post-show meals, cooked to order and prepared from fresh ingredients in the Martian themed Spirit of Man Bar & Restaurant. The menu includes salads, burgers, nachos and pizzas, with vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a range of tempting desserts.

There's also a wide selection of beers, wines, Prosecco and Champagne, hot drinks, and our specially themed cocktails, hand-crafted by our skilled bartenders.

This experience is produced by Layered Reality™ – a multi award-winning entertainment company who've won 9 awards including a THEA award (the Oscars of the industry) for Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience.

LONDON’S #1 IMMERSIVE NIGHT OUT*

8 AWARDS WON!

TOP 10% IN THE WORLD

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• Date: Currently open!
• Time: Select your date & time directly in the ticket selector.
• Duration: The experience is 1 hour 50 including a 20 minute interval.
• Price: A range of tickets available.
• Accessibility: For more information, please check the FAQS.
• Location: 56 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 2BJ
• Parking: There is no designated parking at the venue. The closest NCP car park is Whitechapel High Street, E1 7RA.

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• On the Fever App, available on Google Play and Apple Store .
• On the Fever website .
• Entry to the experience.
• An exclusive theatre programme.
• A Red Weed cocktail during the interval.
• A delicious meal and house drink.
• A £10 voucher to spend on merch.
• A printed souvenir photograph.

If you require assistance throughout the experience, you can apply for a free pass for your Personal Assistant/Support Worker. Please contact Fever with proof of needing a carer ticket. Once this is received, they will then provide you with the code of a voucher, that you can use to purchase your free Carer ticket. Please keep in mind that you will be required to show this, along with your tickets, to enter the venue. Each Carer ticket will need to be purchased with at least one other full price ticket.

Here are a few of the documents Fever accept:

• Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility. Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
• Evidence of being severely sight impaired.
• CredAbility Access Card – + 1 category requirement.
• A recognised Assistance Dog ID Card.

CAST & CREW

You’ll meet a cast of 17 characters with 12 live actors and digital cast led by West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher (Les Miserables, Heathers ), Tom Brittney (Grantchester, Make Me Famous) and Anna-Marie Wayne (The War of The World’s Live).

Eddie House

Eddie graduated from Mountview with a Masters in acting in 2022. His theatre credits include: Biosphere (The Pleasance), Girls Like That (Leeds Playhouse), The Cold Approach (Bread and Roses). His screen credits include: Stable (LFS), Lord of Wolves (Dark Motion Pictures), Not Half Bad (SF), Just Don’t (WYCA).

Emily Henry

Emily graduated from Italia Conti in 2022. Theatre credits include: Pygmalion and A Christmas Carol (Malvern Stage Company) Credits whilst training include: There is a War, A Small Family Business, The Welkin.

James Lavender

Theatre credits: Macbeth, As You Like It, An Enemy Of The People, Hamlet, The Tempest, Sense & Sensibility (Aquila Theatre); Dick Whittington (Hounslow Arts Centre); Henry V (Antic Disposition); Sleeping Beauty, (Rhodes Arts Complex); Twelfth Night, Comedy Of Errors, The Importance Of Being Earnest (Oxford Shakespeare Company); Peter Pan, Cinderella, Jack & The Beanstalk (Sheringham Little Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing (Lord Chamberlain's Men); Philoctetes (BAM); Macbeth (Judson Theatre, NYC); Adventures in Wonderland, Supermarket Shakespeare (Teatro Vivo); Aladdin (Hazlitt Theatre); The Taming of The Shrew, As You Like It (Groundlings Theatre); Jack and the Beanstalk (Millfield Theatre); Headlines (BAC); Sleeping Beauty (Georgian Theatre Royal); The Jungle Book (Birmingham Stage Company); The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Greenwich Playhouse); Plebians Rehearse the Uprising (Arcola Theatre). James trained at Rose Bruford.

Joe Cushley

Joe was born in Scotland. His acting career spans over 35 years, but he has also been a journalist, editor and music consultant. Theatre includes Samuel Pepys for Red Shift, several stints at Polka Children’s Theatre, and national tours of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Midnight by Jacqueline Wilson and the award-winning, Dreams of Anne Frank. He was Captain Harry Bryant in Secret Cinema’s Blade Runner, and has appeared in EastEnders, Bodger & Badger and Chandler & Co on TV. Joe worked for BBC Radio 2 for several years, and is also a DJ on Resonance FM in London.

Josh Dowden

Joshua is a Northern actor, writer and director. He studied BA Acting at East 15 and recently directed Springbok’s “Our 1972”. He will also be appearing in Roland Grace Productions’ feature film, ‘Worm’.

Kelsey Short

Kelsey trained at Rose Bruford. Theatre credits include: Jane in Jane Eyre (National Tour/Blackeyed Theatre), Hedda in Hedda Gabler (Fish Don't Matter), Rosie in As Real As Anything (Thursday Theatre), Class (Spur Of The Moment), Between a Man and a Woman & F*cking Life Mate (Fish Don't Matter), Interrupted (JW3), Teeth, Shoes (Theatre 503) Screen credits include: B*tches (Mintfaced Productions), Between a Man and a Woman & Chip (Fish Don't Matter).

Orla O’Sullivan

Orla graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in 2018. Her stage credits include IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE and POTTED PANTO (Reading Rep), AND WE’LL CATCH STARDUST, YES WE WILL (The Vaults). Her film credits include WARHOL (Ditto Films) and THE NIGHT IN (BoxFly Media). Orla also writes and directs; she has worked with the BBC and Camden People’s Theatre.

Rosie Connolly

Roseanna is an actor, stand up comedian, director and writer from Essex. Represented by LP ARTIST MANAGEMENT Roseanna has credits in various genres of theatre including NANCY in The remarkable Tale of Oliver Twist, as a performer,writer and director in the off west end NEWSREVUE, and also has many successful Edinburgh fringe shows under her belt. TV credits include CALL THE MIDWIFE. Roseanna’s biggest achievement so far is her cats. She is mad about cats. We just thought you should know.

Rupert Sadler

Rupert Sadler originates from London and trained at both Drama Centre London and the Boris Schukhin Institute in Moscow. Theatre Includes: Jekyll & Hyde (National Theatre), The Odyssey (Jermyn Street Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Australian Shakespeare Company, Kew Gardens), Bard in the Yard (Middle Temple Hall) and the Good Landlord (Arcola, VAULTS Festival). Film & Television Includes: Ted Lasso (Apple TV), My Phone Genie (ITV), The Agency (Visual Abundance) and Le Dejeuner (Infinitum).

Sam is an actor and musician from Nottingham. He trained at East 15 Acting School, graduating in 2020. Since moving to London in 2021, he has been involved in numerous immersive performances, with recent credits including The Crystal Maze Live Experience and Mr Fogg's Murder Mysteries.

Tafadzwa Philip Madubeko

Tafadzwa Phillip Madubeko is a Zimbabwe-born British Actor raised in Newham, London. He attended Identity School of Acting in 2021 having transitioned into Acting from a corporate background. His first Acting debut came in a 2021 short film Power To Make a Change where he played Darnell. This was followed by a period of theatre work in 2022. First in The Manic Monologues playing multiple roles and then performing at Edinburgh and Wanstead Fringes in Dark Comedy A NON-EMERGENCY where he played Adam, an Ambulance Care Assistant. This role led to Tafadzwa signing with his agency RBMACTORS. Tafadzwa has since featured in short film Love Locs, as Marcus, winning, along with his Co-star, the Black Film Summit 2023 Award for Best Ensemble – Short Film.

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Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of 'The War of The Worlds'

• Date 3 Apr , 2022
• Event Starts 8:00 PM
• Doors Open 6.30PM
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THE 'LIFE BEGINS AGAIN’ TOUR

JEFF WAYNE’S MUSICAL VERSION OF

‘THE WAR OF THE WORLDS’ ALIVE ON STAGE!

THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING MASTERPIECE RETURNS IN 2022.

STRICTLY COME DANCING'S KEVIN CLIFTON as The Artilleryman

BLUE'S DUNCAN JAMES as Parson Nathaniel

STEPS' CLAIRE RICHARDS as Beth, The Parson's Wife

INGLORIOUS' NATHAN JAMES as The Voice of Humanity

ANNA MARIE WAYNE as Carrie , The Journalist’s Fiancée

AND THE MOODY BLUES’ JUSTIN HAYWARD as The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist

LIAM NEESON as The Journalist in 3D Holography

Composer JEFF WAYNE Conducting

One of the most trailblazing tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of ‘The War of The Worlds’ - Alive on Stage! returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2022.

Featuring a stellar cast with Strictly Come Dancing and Stage star Kevin Clifton as The Artilleryman, Blue’s Duncan James as Parson Nathaniel, Steps’ and stage star Claire Richards as Beth, The Parson’s Wife, and returning are Inglorious’ front man Nathan James as The Voice of Humanity,  and Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie, The Journalist’s Fiancée, PLUS The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward reprising his original role as The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist.

Liam Neeson retains his role in 3D holography as The Journalist while Jeff Wayne again conducts the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings.

This is a rescheduled event.  All tickets purchased for previously the advertised date (11th April 2021) remain valid.

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Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds is back with a 17-date tour

The show features a range of effects that it takes 12 trucks to put on

• 12:23, 4 DEC 2023
• Updated 12:39, 4 DEC 2023

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne the show features Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.

The tour will feature a new cast to be announced over the coming months. In 2006, TWOTW was considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects.

Tickets go on sale at 10am, Friday, 8 December at https://myticket.co.uk/artists/jeff-wayne-s-the-war-of-the-worlds and https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/jeff-wayne-s-musical-version-of-the-war-of-the-worlds-tickets/artist/1130228

Dates Include:

Fri 28 March Hull Connexin Live

Sun 30 March 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

Tue 1 April Aberdeen P&J Live

Wed 02 April Glasgow OVO Hydro

Thu 03 April Leeds First Direct Arena

Sat 05 April Newcastle Utilita Arena

Sun 06 April Manchester Co-op Live

Tue 08 April Sheffield Utilita Arena

Wed 09 April Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

Thu 10 April Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Sat 12 April Brighton Centre – matinee & evening

Sun 13 April Bournemouth Int Centre

Mon 14 April Bournemouth Int Centre

Wed 16 April Cardiff Utilitia Arena

Thu 17 April Cardiff Utilita Arena

Fri 18 April Birmingham Resorts World Arena

Sun 20 April London The O2 – matinee & evening

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Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds

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• Date 9 Apr 2022
• Venue The O2 arena
• Doors Open 1.30pm Doors for 3pm Matinee, 6.30pm Doors for 8pm Evening Show
• Availability On sale now

Event Details

One of the most trailblazing tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of ‘The War of The Worlds’ - Alive on Stage! returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2022.

Featuring a stellar cast with Strictly Come Dancing and Stage star Kevin Clifton as The Artilleryman, Blue’s Duncan James as Parson Nathaniel, Steps’ and stage star Claire Richards as Beth, The Parson’s Wife, and returning are Inglorious’ front man Nathan James as The Voice of Humanity,  and Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie, The Journalist’s Fiancée, PLUS The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward reprising his original role as The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist.

Liam Neeson retains his role in 3D holography as The Journalist while Jeff Wayne again conducts the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings.

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The Immersive Experience of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds musical is back in London for 2023.

The multi award-winning show features live actors, virtual and augmented realities, 5D effects, plus the recorded voices of Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward, Inglorious’ Nathan James and Kaiser Chief’s Ricky Wilson set to Jeff’s multi-platinum selling double album. Get tickets here!

Visitors will meet a colourful cast of characters as they visit the Royal Observatory, sneak into a deserted house, and escape London on a boat down the Thames, whilst trying to survive the Martian invaders.

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At the 56 Leadenhall Street currently booking to 29 September 2024

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Interactive holograms of Tom Brittney (Grantchester, Make Me Famous) and Anna-Marie Wayne (The War of the Worlds – Alive opposite Liam Neeson, and Audible’s audio book opposite Michael Sheen) feature as George Herbert, The Journalist and Carrie, The Journalist’s wife, and Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Les Miserables, and The War of The Worlds – Alive!), as Beth, Parson Nathaniel’s wife, join a live cast of 12 actors completing an unforgettable live experience.

The production is currently booking through to the end of February 2024.

For more information on the show, visit TheWarofTheWorldsImmersive.com

Originally opening in 2019, Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience is a collaboration between composer/producer Jeff Wayne and innovative digital entertainment company Layered Reality. The show has achieved widespread critical acclaim and including winning the prestigious TEA THEA Award.

Wayne said: “My musical version of The War of The Worlds has now occupied a good part of my life, and I’ve been fortunate to see it grow in so many unexpected ways. TWOTW Experience is one of those, a different world of entertainment, led by a group of diversely talented people to bring this unusual production to life, since its opening in May 2019.

“When the pandemic closed TWOTW Experience virtually over-night in March 2020, it was like so many others that instantly became threatened, with no real surety of when ‘normal’, or even close to ‘normal’, would return.

“But during this long period, those at Layered Reality worked tirelessly to meet every criteria the government required to make our show “COVID-secure. I am very grateful for their fortitude and determination, to now know that The Martians Are Coming…back! And with our collective teams, we’ll be returning with a new production that has pushed the levers of creatively even further.

“No one would have believed!”

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Based on HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.

In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2022, which marks 16 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses.

In addition to a stellar cast (still to be announced), audiences can expect to see Liam Neeson in 3D holography as journalist George Herbert and the 35-foot-tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real flame Heat Rays, along with the nine-piece Black Smoke Band and ULLAdubULLA symphonic string orchestra.

Some of the new updates and additions include a giant arched bridge running from the lip of the stage out over the audience to the front of house desk, three panoramic screens with two hours of cutting-edge CGI and the incineration of a cast member in full view of the audience.

There will also be surround sound, lighting, pyrotechnics and otherworldly special effects – plus a ground-breaking levitation effect, the release of deadly black smoke from the Martian Fighting Machine and  The War Of The Worlds’  author himself, HG Wells, appearing in sight and sound.

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Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds musical tour full casting announced

The show returns next spring

Casting has been announced for Jeff Wayne's musical version of H G Wells' The War of the Worlds , which will embark on a UK tour next year.

Wayne will conduct the piece, which features the Black Smoke Band as well as the 36-piece ULLAdubULLA strings ensemble. The experience will also feature a giant 30-foot tall martian robot, armed with dual fire cannons, alongside a giant 100-foot wide CGI wall. Liam Neeson will also play The Journalist as a 3D holograph.

Touted as "The Life Begins Again Tour", the piece will star Claire Richards making her debut as Beth, The Parson's Wife, alongside Kevin Clifton as The Artilleryman.

Joining them will be Nathan James as The Voice of Humanity, Blue's Duncan James as Parson Nathaniel, Justin Hayward as The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist and Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie, The Journalist's Fiancée. Callum O'Neil will also appear as Wells himself.

The show toured the UK in 2014 before playing the Dominion Theatre in February 2016. It toured again in 2018.

The tour will open in Nottingham on 23 March 2022, before visiting Birmingham, Cardiff, Brighton, Bournemouth, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Hull, Liverpool, Newcastle and London.

An immersive production will also open later this summer in London .

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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898. 

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) returns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses.

It’s now confirmed The Wanted’s Max George and ex-Eastender’s Maisie Smith, met and fell in love on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing, now they’ll  be playing the married couple Parson Nathaniel & wife Beth, in the iconic Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds ‘The Spirit of Man’ arena tour in 2025. 

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Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG Wells’s dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as the journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.

The tour will again feature an exciting new cast to be announced over the coming months.

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) returns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.

In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses.

Further details to be announced over the coming months.

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – a musical experience not to be missed.

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 8 December 2023 from HERE .

Dates Include: Fri 28 March Hull Connexin Live Sun 30 March 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Tue 1 April Aberdeen P&J Live Wed 02 April Glasgow OVO Hydro Thu 03 April Leeds First Direct Arena Sat 05 April Newcastle Utilita Arena Sun 06 April Manchester Co-op Live Tue 08 April Sheffield Utilita Arena Wed 09 April Liverpool M&S Bank Arena Thu 10 April Nottingham Motorpoint Arena Sat 12 April Brighton Centre – matinee & evening Sun 13 April Bournemouth Int Centre Mon 14 April Bournemouth Int Centre Wed 16 April Cardiff Utilita Arena Thu 17 April Cardiff Utilita Arena Fri 18 April Birmingham Resorts World Arena Sun 20 April London The O2 – matinee & evening

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Saw this year’s back, do hope they have updated the special effects as they were proper shoddy lol

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Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds – LG Arena, Birmingham and Touring

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds continues touring until 15 December

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds  was reviewed at the LG Arena, Birmingham. The show continues to tour until 15 December.

Based on the book by HG Wells, Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of the Worlds needs no introduction. With ever increasing popularity spanning multiple generations, it is no wonder the final arena tour is selling out fast.

For a tour with such hype surrounding it, the staging, although impressive at times, lacks the spectacular edge you’d expect to accompany such a masterpiece. Leaves falling in autumn and the giant tripod are a nice touch but there is so much going on in such a big space, and combined with the on-screen graphics, it is hard to know where to look. Wayne and the orchestra and band steal our attention the most, almost rendering the staging and played parts pointless. They could play completely alone on stage in a dark room and the show would still be a resounding success.

As the anticipated signature theme ‘The Eve of the War’ begins, the goosebumps are impossible to rein in. We feel as well as hear each and every sound of the synths and strings as the precision and power of the piece blows the cobwebs off the arena rafters. The wow factor certainly doesn’t fade as the score continues and even just those few notes are as powerful towards the end as they are at the beginning.

The ULLAdubULLA strings are a remarkable group, their timing and grace mesmerising to witness and, alongside the equally talented Black Smoke Band, do the piece every justice it deserves. To take on the task of playing such an iconic musical, live, and to do so with such perfection is astonishing. Wayne himself shows incredible stamina while conducting and his energetic enthusiasm doesn’t waver, he is a delight to watch.

Connection with such a large audience is a tough task and unfortunately one that Brian McFadden seems to fail. His vocals are top notch and fit the part of Sung Thoughts of a Journalist well but his acting is somewhat stiff and the cursory, glazed expressions towards the crowd just aren’t enough to make his performance believable.

Shayne Ward doesn’t get off to a great start as the Artilleryman, and although he succeeds where McFadden fails and connects well with the audience, his voice is often lost in the sound of the orchestra in his first appearance on stage. He does repair any damage done a little later though and proves such a strong role is by no means out of his league.

Jason Donovan, as Parson Nathaniel, is as over the top as you’d expect him to be and captures the dramatic nature of the piece and part well. Carrie Hope Fletcher takes on the role of Parson Nathaniel’s Wife and brings a touch of the West End to the stage. Reminding us of the theatrics of the story, the pair complement each other well.

The use of so many special effects sometimes leaves you with the feeling that Wayne is trying to reinvent a perfectly good wheel, but despite all that the show remains astounding . This really is your last chance to experience The War of the Worlds like you’ve never experienced it before and I urge fans to capture tickets while they can.

Truly out of this world.

Nicole Evans

www.thewaroftheworlds.com

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Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds – Alive On Stage!

9 April 2025

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£47.95 / £71.75 / £89.00 / £100.50

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Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds - Alive on Stage!

The spirit of man tour will be here on wednesday 9th april 2025.

Max George and Maisie Smith will be playing Parson Nathaniel & wife Beth, in the iconic Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds ‘The Spirit of Man’ arena tour in 2025!

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.

The tour will again feature an exciting new cast to be announced over the coming months.

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) returns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses.

Further details to be announced over the coming months.

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds –a musical experience not to be missed.

For more information:

https://thewaroftheworlds.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thewaroftheworlds

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https://www.instagram.com/twotw_official/

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

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