NEWS: Back to the Future the Musical to Embark on First UK Tour

It has been confirmed that Back to the Future the Musical will embark on its first UK tour in 2026, opening at the Bristol Hippodrome on Thursday 8 October 2026 to Saturday 21 November 2026.

The tour will then visit: the Edinburgh Playhouse (2 December 2026 – 2 January 2027), Liverpool Empire (12 January – 6 February 2027), Milton Keynes Theatre (9 – 27 February 2027), Sunderland Empire (13 April – 8 May 2027) and Mayflower Theatre, Southampton (8 June – 3 July 2027), with further tour dates and casting to be announced.

Back to the Future continues to play at London’s Adelphi Theatre, where it is currently booking until the 3rd January 2026.

Talking about the news of the UK tour, lead producer Colin Ingram said: “I’m so delighted that the DeLorean will be travelling 88 mph to all the main theatre cities in the UK so that we can bring this heartfelt spectacle of a show to those who haven’t seen it in the West End or want to see it again. Great Scott! Audiences are going to have such a fun and thrilling ride in a show which will tour in all its glory and be one of the biggest sets to come out on the road.”

Based on the hit film, the musical features a book by Bob Gale as well as new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award winner Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy winner Glen Ballard, alongside classics from the film such as “The Power of Love” and “Johnny B Goode.”

Back to the Future the Musical is directed by  Tony Award-winner John Rando, with set and costume design by Tim Hatley, choreography by Chris Bailey, illusions by Chris Fisher, lighting design by Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone, sound by Gareth Owen and video design by Finn Ross. Musical supervision and arrangements are by Nick Finlow, with orchestrations by Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook, dance arrangements by David Chase, and casting by David Grindrod for Grindrod Burton Casting.