It has been confirmed by producers Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale and Gavin Kalin that the musical based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture film will head to the venue from the 19th July 2024.
It has been announced that Shrek the Musical will return to London for a six week run at the Eventim Apollo from the 19th July until the 31st August 2024.
With tickets going on sale today at 10am, it has also been confirmed that Antony Lawrence (Shrek), Joanne Clifton (Princess Fiona), James Gillan (Lord Farquaad), Brandon Lee Sears (Donkey) and Cherece Richards (Dragon) will continue to perform in the musical across the UK and Ireland until May 2024, concluding in Canterbury before heading to the Eventim Apollo in London from July.
Produced by Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale and Gavin Kalin, the modern take on fairytale features all the classic characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film, accompanied by the songs and story from David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori’s original musical.
Next summer you don’t have to go Far Far Away to find an unforgettable experience. Join Shrek and his loveable side-kick Donkey at the iconic Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith as they embark on an action-packed adventure to rescue the beautiful, but cursed, Princess Fiona from a castle protected by a fearsome fire-breathing dragon.
The creative team behind this current production of the musical includes: Nick Winston (Bonnie and Clyde, Arts Theatre; Beauty and the Beast, UK tour), co-director Sam Holmes (Club Tropicana the Musical), who returned to the swamp having played Lord Farquaad in the previous UK tour, set and costume designer Philip Witcomb (Bonnie & Clyde, Garrick Theatre; Jack & The Beanstalk, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham). Further creative team includes Ben Cracknel (lighting), Jim Arnold (casting), Ben Harrison (sound) and Nina Dunn (projection design).
To book tickets visit: https://www.eventimapollo.com/