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Big The Musical makes its long-awaited West End premiere at the Dominion Theatre this autumn following hit runs in Plymouth and Dublin.

Children under 5 will not be admitted.

Performance dates

10 September - 02 November 2019

Run time To be confirmed.

Includes interval

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Tickets for Big The Musical at the Dominion Theatre now on sale!

Witness the beloved 1988 film spring to life for the first time ever on the West End stage. Having first premiered in the UK at the Theatre Royal Plymouth in November 2016 before heading to the BGE Theatre in Dublin during Christmas that same year, Big The Musical is finally playing at London’s Dominion Theatre after nearly two years of production limbo.

The Irish production of Big The Musical most notably starred Jay McGuiness of The Wanted, an early 2010’s boyband that gained traction for their hit singles “Glad You Came” and “All Time Low”. McGuiness, who stepped into the role of Josh Baskin originally made famous by Tom Hanks, is set to reprise his role for the London premiere.

What is Big The Musical about?

This feel-good musical is based on the classic Tom Hanks film of the same name and follows a twelve-year-old boy named Josh Baskin, who thinks his life as a kid is dull. One night while at a carnival, he tosses a coin into a Zoltar fortune-telling machine and makes a wish to be 'big'. But after the arcade-like machine says his wish has been granted, Josh is shocked to find it had been unplugged the whole time. Shaken from this revelation, he returns home and goes to bed, only to wake up the next morning as a fully-grown, thirty-year-old man. Forced to do what normal adults do and get a job and a girlfriend, Josh soon begins to wonder whether it's actually worth being all grown up after all.

Big The Musical creative team and West End cast

This hilarious and big-hearted show features a clever book by John Weidman and an unforgettable score by both Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire that will have you wishing big on the next falling star you see.

It has been confirmed that The Wanted's Jay McGuiness is reprising his role for the big West End premiere of Big. The singer went on to gain fame as the winner reality competition shows Strictly Come Dancing and Hunted. He has been starring in Rip It Up: The 60s ahead of his Big performance. It has been announced that the star will be joined on stage by Wendi Peters, Kimberley Walsh and Matthew Kelly.

Wendi Peters stars as Mrs Baskin. The actress is best known for her portrayal of Cilla Battersby Brown in Coronation Street. In addition to her numerous television appearances, the actress is no stranger to the stage having starred in shows like Rutherford and SonWhite ChristmasOh, What a Lovely War, and the UK tour of Quartet

Peters is joined by Kimberley Walsh starring as Susan Lawrence. Walsh came to prominence as a member of girl group Girls Aloud after winning the role on the ITV competition show Popstars: The Rivals. The group would go on to massive success with twenty consecutive top ten singles. Walsh's West End debut saw her star as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical she would go on to star in Elf the Musical and play a role in Sweet Charity alongside Denise Van Outen.

Matthew Kelly rounds out the starring cast as George MacMillan. though best known for presenting Stars in their Eyes and  You Bet!, the actor has also appeared in various television programmes such as Cold Blood, Benidorm and Bleak House. His stage roles have also been prolific including originating Stanley for Funny Peculiar, working alongside Ian McKellan in Waiting for Godot and starring as Lennie in Of Mice and Men a role which earned him an Olivier Award for Best Actor.

Additional information about casting will be released in due course, be sure to follow our news page for all the latest announcements.

Big The Musical tickets – A long time coming

Big The Musical has been on the #WestEndWishList for quite some time now, but Zoltar has finally made fans' dreams come true. Big The Musical starring Jay McGuiness has officially arrived at the West End's Dominion Theatre for a special, nine-week run that you won't want to miss. It's pure bliss and fun for the whole family!

Book your Big The Musical tickets early to avoid disappointment!

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Check out these new production shots for BIG The Musical!

New production shots for BIG The Musical have been released and they're absolutely to die for! If you've been wishing upon a Zoltar machine for some gorgeous new big photos, then today is your lucky day! Browse through our gallery below and prepare to be starstruck!
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BIG The Musical is booking at the
West End's Dominion Theatre from now until 2 November 2019! Get your London musical theatre tickets for BIG here.

20 Sep, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

London Theatre Review: BIG at the Dominion Theatre

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London Theatre Review: BIG at the Dominion Theatre

After making its Broadway debut 23 years ago and its UK premiere in both Plymouth and Dublin two years ago, BIG The Musical (based on the film by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg), makes its long-awaited West End debut at London's Dominion Theatre. But was it worth the wait? Find out below 👇

20 Sep, 2019 | By Shanine Salmon

Jay McGuiness and cast at Gala Night for BIG The Musical

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Jay McGuiness and cast at Gala Night for BIG The Musical

The West End is where wishes come true! Jay McGuiness, Kerry Ellis, David Shire, Amy Hart, and more made an appearance at BIG The Musical's Gala Night in aid of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event took place at London's Dominion Theatre on Tuesday, 17 September and was followed by an afterparty at 100 Wardour Street in Soho. Have a look at the official press photos for Gala Night / Press Night below.

19 Sep, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

What’s opening in London Theatre this month? (September 2019)

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What’s opening in London Theatre this month? (September 2019)

Goodbye summer – hello shiny new theatre shows! As a new season rolls in and the leaves begin to fall from the trees, new casts and crews are moving into the West End’s stunning theatres to kick start London’s new productions. There are BIG shows coming and superstars are on their way from the likes of Ian McKellen to multi-talented threat Mica Paris. Exciting new shows are on the way; read below to find out what’s coming to the West End and when…

1 Sep, 2019 | By Jade Ali

Opening of BIG The Musical delayed

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Opening of BIG The Musical delayed

The producers of BIG The Musical had hoped they would be able to load their equipment into the London's Dominion Theatre early despite the ongoing refurbishment work occurring at the theatre. Unfortunately, this has not been possible, so they have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the first few previews. The highly-anticipated musical will now begin its West End run on 10 September for previews. Two new matinee performances for the show have been added to the October performance schedule in order to make up for the cancellations.

21 Aug, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

5 reasons Big The Musical is going to be BIG Top 5 unmissable London musicals in 2019

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Top 5 unmissable London musicals in 2019

There's no doubt that London plays can be fun and entertaining, but musicals are just the ticket for soothing your soul and getting your groove on. The Lion King is always a roaring good time while Everybody's Talking About Jamie is perfect for giving you that warm, fuzzy feeling inside. But here are our picks for the top five new musical productions this year that you definitely won't want to miss on your West End wishlist. It also helps that they just so happen to be on special offer! Check out what not to miss in the West End for the second half of 2019 below.

23 Jul, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

Full cast announced to join Jay McGuiness in Big The Musical at the Dominion Theatre

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Full cast announced to join Jay McGuiness in Big The Musical at the Dominion Theatre

Big The Musical is set to make its West End premiere at London’s Dominion Theatre in September of this year. The musical premiered in the UK in 2016 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth before transferring to the BGE Theatre in Dublin, and at long last, it is making its highly-anticipated transfer after an almost two-year wait! As previously announced, Jay McGuiness will reprise the role of Josh Baskin, after having played the role in the Irish production. Since initial casting was confirmed, the full cast announcement has been eagerly awaited and just 10 weeks until the show opens, the news has finally arrived!

28 Jun, 2019 | By Jade Ali

Further casting announced for the Dominion Theatre premiere of Big The Musical starring Jay McGuiness

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Further casting announced for the Dominion Theatre premiere of Big The Musical starring Jay McGuiness

Further casting has been announced for the upcoming West End premiere of Big, the musical based on the hit Tom Hanks film of the same name. Set to join the previously announced Jay McGuiness of The Wanted in the role of Josh Baskin are Matthew Kelly, Kimberley Walsh, and Wendi Peters. The strictly limited nine-week run at London's Dominion Theatre opens on 6 September and is booking until 2 November 2019. Tickets are on sale now.

8 May, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

Big The Musical starring The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness to premiere at the West End’s Dominion Theatre this autumn

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Big The Musical starring The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness to premiere at the West End’s Dominion Theatre this autumn

Following the closing earlier this year of West End fan-favourite Bat Out of Hell, it appears the Dominion Theatre has finally found its next 'big' musical to take over its stage. It has just been officially announced that Big The Musical will be making its long-awaited London premiere following two years of sitting in production limbo. Jay McGuiness, best known for being one-fifth of the British-Irish boyband, The Wanted, is set to reprise his role as Josh Baskin from the smash-hit runs in Plymouth and Dublin.

Big The Musical tickets for the West End Dominion Theatre premiere are on sale now as of Tuesday, 2 April 2019. 

29 Mar, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

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