NEWS - BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL WEST END RETURN & UK TOUR ANNOUNCED

Burlesque The Musical has officially announced a major West End return and extensive UK tour, bringing the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun musical back to audiences across the country in 2026 and 2027.

Based on the iconic Golden Globe–nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, Burlesque The Musical is written and directed by Steven Antin and will return to London following its 100% sold-out, critically acclaimed limited season at the Savoy Theatre.

West End Return – The Arts at Marble Arch

The West End production of Burlesque The Musical will be staged at The Arts at Marble Arch, London’s newest theatre, which has a capacity of 550 seats.

• Previews begin: Saturday 12 September 2026

• Booking until: Sunday 31 January 2027

• Performances will run Tuesday to Saturday evenings, with additional matinees on weekends.

  
  

Over the next two years, more than 500,000 people are expected to attend performances at The Arts at Marble Arch.

Major UK Tour Launching in Woking

At the same time, a second production will launch a 33-week UK tour, opening at New Victoria Theatre on 25 July 2026.

The tour will then visit venues across England, Scotland and Wales throughout 2026 and 2027, including Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Blackpool, Edinburgh and more.

About Burlesque The Musical

Welcome to Burlesque The Musical, the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun new musical based on the much-loved hit movie that reminds us:

Life isn’t fair… it’s fabulous!

When Ali heads to New York in search of her mother, she finds herself drawn into a dazzling underground world where the beat of the music and the heat of the dance moves will change her life forever. Along the way, she discovers her extraordinary voice and finds a most unlikely family of misfits, dreamers and schemers.

The musical features songs by:

• Christina Aguilera

• Sia

• Diane Warren

• Jess Folley

• Todrick Hall

  
  

Christina Aguilera serves as Executive Producer, alongside Adam Paulden, Jason Haigh-Ellery, Steven Antin, Clint Culpepper and In Fine Company.

Cast and full creative team are yet to be announced.

Confirmed UK Tour Dates (So Far)

• Woking – New Victoria Theatre | 25 Jul – 1 Aug 2026

• Sunderland – Empire Theatre | 6 – 15 Aug 2026

• Stoke-on-Trent – Regent Theatre | 25 – 29 Aug 2026

• Cardiff – Wales Millennium Centre | 1 – 5 Sep 2026

• Glasgow – King’s Theatre | 8 – 19 Sep 2026

• London – The Arts at Marble Arch | 12 Sep 2026 – 31 Jan 2027

• Bradford – Alhambra Theatre | 22 – 26 Sep 2026

• Southend-on-Sea – Cliffs Pavilion | 29 Sep – 3 Oct 2026

• Birmingham – Alexandra Theatre | 6 – 17 Oct 2026

• Sheffield – Sheffield Theatres | 27 – 31 Oct 2026

• High Wycombe – Wycombe Swan | 3 – 7 Nov 2026

• Aylesbury – Waterside Theatre | 17 – 21 Nov 2026

• Liverpool – Liverpool Empire Theatre | 24 Nov – 6 Dec 2026

• Leeds – Grand Theatre & Opera House | 8 – 12 Dec 2026

• Blackpool – Winter Gardens & Opera House | 22 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027

• Manchester – Opera House Manchester | 5 – 23 Jan 2027

• Northampton – Royal & Derngate | 26 – 30 Jan 2027

• Edinburgh – Edinburgh Playhouse | 16 – 27 Feb 2027

• Llandudno – Venue Cymru | 16 – 20 Mar 2027

• Wolverhampton – Grand Theatre | 6 – 10 Apr 2027

• Hull – Hull New Theatre | 4 – 8 May 2027

• Oxford – New Theatre | 4 – 8 May 2027

• Wimbledon – New Wimbledon Theatre | 11 – 15 May 2027

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(More venues may be added.)

Tickets & More Information

Tickets will go on sale at different venues on different dates.

For official updates, visit: burlesqueonstage.com