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Suitable for general audience aged 6+. Under 4s will not be admitted. All persons 16 of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be seated alone in the auditorium. All patrons, regardless of age, must have their own ticket.
Running until 27 July 2025
Adelphi Theatre
Run time 2hr 40min (inc. interval)
Includes interval
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Marty McFly is a typical rock ‘n’ roll teenager. Typical, that is, until he is accidentally transported back to 1955 by his friend Dr Emmett Brown’s time-travelling DeLorean. Before he can make his way back to 1985, where he belongs, Marty needs to guarantee that his high-school-aged parents fall in love, or he might not have a future to go back to.
Back to the Future the Musical tickets are selling at 88mph for its run at the Adelphi Theatre in London. You won’t be able to turn back the clock, as Back to the Future tickets are expected to be gone in a flash, so make sure you book yours as soon as possible.
Great Scott!
The beloved 1985 film Back to the Future would take the world by storm and eventually become the head of a franchise entailing 2 more films, a television series, theme park rides and video games. Besides being the highest-grossing film of the year, Back to the Future was an awards darling, earning multiple Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations and coming away with a Hugo Award, a Saturn Award and an Academy Award.
Back to the Future introduced us to characters and actors who still hold a place in our hearts today. Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown, and star Michael J. Fox, who played Marty McFly are household names, in large part due to the success of the franchise. Back To The Future was initially set to premiere in London’s West End in 2015, in celebration of the film’s 30-year anniversary, however, the show’s premiere date was pushed back several times until the project finally came back to life for its 2020 world premiere in Manchester.
Critical Acclaim & Fun Facts
- Back To The Future London includes both original music and songs from the film, like "The Power of Love" and "Johnny B. Goode."
- Bob Gale had expressed interest in creating a Back to the Future musical as far back as 2004, mentioning it at a DeLorean convention.
- The music for the show was composed by Alan Silvestri, known for his Grammy-winning work on 'Cast Away' and 'The Polar Express,' as well as more recent projects like 'The Witches' and 'Avengers: Endgame.'
- While the DeLorean time machine is the iconic symbol of Back to the Future, it's interesting to note that it was originally intended to be…a refrigerator. Eventually, they decided that the DeLorean was a cooler way to travel through time.
Please Bear In Mind
Back To The Future The Musical is suitable for those aged 6+, under 4s will not be admitted. All persons 16 of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be seated alone in the auditorium. All patrons, regardless of age, must have their own ticket.
This production includes flashing lights, strobe effects, smoke/haze and pyrotechnics throughout.
How long is Back to the Future the Musical?
Time is very important for Back to the Future the Musical! The show runs for 2 hours 40 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. The multi award-winning musical has Thursday and Saturday matinee performances which start at 2.30pm and finish at 5.10pm. Evening performances start at 7.30pm and finish at 10.10pm and take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Sunday performances begin at 3pm and finish at 5.40pm.
Back To The Future London Cast
Main Cast
Marty Mcfly - Vasco Emauz
Doc Brown - Cory English
Lorraine Baines - Sarah Goggin
George Mcfly - Orlando Gibbs
Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry - C.J. Borger
Jennifer Parker - Talia Palamathanan
Biff Tannen - Alex Runicles
Strickland - Lee Ormsby
Dave Mcfly - Liam McHugh
Linda Mcfly - Patricia Wilkins
Alternate Marty Mcfly - Ellis Kirk
Alternate Doc Brown - Lee Ormsby
Back To The Future London Creatives
Main Creatives
Book/Co-Creator/Producer - Bob Gale
Co-Creator/Producer - Robert Zemeckis
Music And Lyrics - Alan Silvestri
Music And Lyrics - Glen Ballard
Lead Producer - Colin Ingram
Director - John Rando
Designer - Tim Hatley
Choreographer - Chris Bailey
Musical Supervisor, Vocal And Music Arrangements - Nick Finlow
Lighting Designer - Tim Lutkin
Lighting Consultant - Hugh Vanstone
Video Designer - Finn Ross
Sound Designer - Gareth Owen
Age restriction
Suitable for general audience aged 6+. Under 4s will not be admitted. All persons 16 of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be seated alone in the auditorium. All patrons, regardless of age, must have their own ticket.Running time
2hr 40min (inc. interval)Performance dates
20 August 2021 - 27 July 2025Content
This production includes flashing lights, strobe effects, smoke/haze and pyrotechnics throughout.Access
Venue Information
Adelphi TheatreStrand, London, WC2R 0NSRecent Reviews
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First Look: New Back to the Future the Musical cast in rehearsals
Start the flux capacitor and grab your life preserver, we’ve got the first look at the new dreamers heading to Hill Valley!
From 14 August 2024, recent graduate Vasco Emauz will make his West End debut as ‘future boy’ Marty McFly. He will be joined by Orlando Gibbs (Mr Burns: A post-electric play), as George McFly, C.J. Borger (Kristin Chenoweth: An Evening With Friends In Honor Of Todd Haimes) as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry, Alex Runicles (The Choir Of Man US and Canada Tour) as Biff Tannen, Talia Palamathanan (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as Jennifer Parker, Ellis Kirk (Heathers the Musical) as alternate Marty McFly and Liam McHugh (Grease the Musical) as Dave McFly. Joining the ensemble are Kofi Aidoo-Appiah, Billie Bowman and Gracie Caine.
They will star alongside returning cast members Cory English as Doctor Emmett Brown, Sarah Goggin as Lorraine Baines, Lee Ormsby as Strickland and alternate Doctor Emmett Brown and Patricia Wilkins as Linda McFly, and ensemble members, Ella Beaumont, Sia Dauda, Alexander Day, Helen Gulston, Matthew Ives, Connor Lewis, Adam Margilewski, Bryan Mottram, Anna Murray, Samuel Nicholas, Louis Quinn, Zachkiel Smith, Grace Swaby-Moore and Alexandra Wright.
31 Jul, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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A Definitive Guide to the Back to the Future the Musical Songs
Great Scott! Get ready for 1.21 gigawatts of charged-up musical theatre power, as Back to the Future the Musical electrifies audiences at the Adelphi Theatre. Based on the 1985 film of the same name, Back to the Future: The Musical sees Marty McFly, a heartfelt, hapless teenager who goes back to 1955 with a mad scientist. Can the pair return to reality and discover what it means to be a good person?
Back to the Future the Musical is jam-packed with all the rocking hits from the film, plus an original score that’ll knock your socks off. This musical is for the dreamers, so read on for more.
The most famous Back to the Future the Musical songs
Songs? Where you’re going, you’ll want to know all about the Back to the Future songs. The Back to the Future the Musical includes all the chart-topping film hits, such as 'The Power of Love', 'Earth Angel', and 'Johnny B. Goode'. Plus, there are dozens of original songs by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard. Once you’ve read the article, discover the original London cast, including Roger Bart, perform the Back to the Future the Musical numbers.
Back to the Future the Musical Act One songs
It's Only a Matter of Time
Welcome to Hill Valley, California. In this 1980s small-town suburb, everyone’s living happily ever after. Listen closely to the lyrics, and you’ll pick up on references about turbo boosters and what the future could hold.
Got No Future
Poor Marty McFly. He’s trying hard to be himself and he wants to perform at his high school talent show. After a few rocking guitar licks, Principal Strickland doesn’t think it’s a good idea. What he doesn’t know - but you’ll realise when you hear Got No Future - is that 'Got No Future' bears an uncanny resemblance to 'The Power of Love', later performed by Marty McFly and the Pinheads.
Wherever We're Going
Marty’s a typical teenager. He’s head-over-heels for his high school friend, Jennifer Parker. In 'Wherever We’re Going', these loved-up teens promise to be by each other’s side… Unfortunately for Marty, it’s not for long.
Hello – Is Anybody Home?
When you meet Marty’s dad, you’ll get an immediate insight into the McFly’s family dynamics. George McFly is often taunted by Biff Tannen; he’s bigger, stronger, and has George wound around his little finger. Marty wants George to be a confident man, instead of shying away. So by asking if anybody is home, Marty wonders if anyone will actually do anything beyond their town.
It Works
Welcome Doc Brown! In this part of the show, Doc and Marty meet in 1985 and the time-travelling plans are revealed. The flux capacitor works, the plutonium is there, and the DeLorean is kitted out. Now, all that’s left to do is select a date and drive there. And because Back to the Future is now a musical, cue the bevvy of dancing women to accompany Doc Brown. It works!
Cake
Audiences - and Marty McFly - crash into 1950s Hill Valley in style. Although Marty’s travelled 30 years back in time to 21st October 1955, he recognises a fair bit around him. During the song, the Hill Valley residents view him as a newcomer. But he’s not a stranger. They’re the strangers to him!
Gotta Start Somewhere
As Marty steps inside the Hill Valley diner, he meets a younger Mayor Goldie Wilson. But in 1955, Goldie isn’t a mayor, he’s a busboy. Goldie and Marty chat about their hopes, leading Goldie to burst into a gospel-fused number about achieving everything you set your mind to.
My Myopia
It’s not just the Hill Valley residents that Marty’s meeting for the first time (again). It’s his parents. Yes, Marty McFly goes back in time to a world where he wasn’t born but must watch how his parents fell in love. Weird!
In 'My Myopia', Marty's father, George, sings about his feelings for Lorraine, and how he wishes they could be together.
Pretty Baby
We know all about George’s feelings for Lorraine. And in 'Pretty Baby', Marty hears the reciprocated feelings from his mother-to-be, in his mother’s childhood bedroom. Add a new nickname (Calvin Klein, based on his underwear) to the mix, and the result is pretty surreal.
Future Boy
A short while after time-travelling, Marty’s slowly getting used to his surroundings. But he’d like to return to the real world, and fast. When Marty heads over to Doc Brown, Marty confides with the scientist that he’s scared he’ll never live a normal life. 'Future Boy' is all about reshaping your past and future, and how they’ll generate 1.21 gigawatts of energy.
Something About That Boy
Lorraine can’t believe her luck. She had a boy in her bedroom and he was attractive! It’s a pity then for Lorraine that this boy is a younger Marty McFly, a kid that’d turn out to be her son. At the same time, school bully Biff Tannen shares his feelings for Marty and George. 'Something About That Boy' is really about all the boys, depending on who you’re rooting for.
22 Jul, 2024 | By Sophie Thomas
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Back to the Future the Musical announce new cast and West End extension
The dream continues, fellow dreamers! The critically acclaimed Olivier, WhatsOnStage and Broadway World Award-winning Best New Musical, Back to the Future, has hit 88 mph and is hurtling towards its fourth year. The sci-fi smash-hit will now run at the Adelphi Theatre until 27 July 2025, and will see some new faces in the familiar orange life preserver and 3D specs…
The new cast, who will begin performances on 14 August 2024 includes recent graduate Vasco Emauz, who is making his West End debut as ‘Marty McFly’, Orlando Gibbs (Mr Burns: A post-electric play), as ‘George McFly’, C.J. Borger (Kristin Chenoweth: An Evening With Friends In Honor Of Todd Haimes) as ‘Goldie Wilson’ and ‘Marvin Berry’, Alex Runicles (The Choir Of Man on the US and Canada Tour) as ‘Biff Tannen’, Talia Palamathanan (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as ‘Jennifer Parker’, Ellis Kirk (Heathers the Musical) as alternate ‘Marty McFly’ and Liam McHugh (Grease the Musical) as ‘Dave McFly’. Joining the ensemble are Kofi Aidoo-Appiah, Billie Bowman and Gracie Caine
They will star alongside returning cast members Cory English as ‘Doctor Emmett Brown’, Sarah Goggin as ‘Lorraine Baines’, Lee Ormsby as ‘Strickland’ and alternate ‘Doctor Emmett Brown’ and Patricia Wilkins as ‘Linda McFly’ and ensemble members, Ella Beaumont, Sia Dauda, Alexander Day, Helen Gulston, Matthew Ives, Connor Lewis, Adam Margilewski, Bryan Mottram, Anna Murray, Samuel Nicholas, Louis Quinn, Zachkiel Smith, Grace Swaby-Moore and Alexandra Wright.
15 Jul, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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Meet the cast of Back to the Future the Musical
Great Scott! Marty McFly and Doc Brown are changing history at the Adelphi Theatre in London. Back To The Future the Musical has everything you want from your favourite film, plus new Back To The Future musical songs, iconic tunes from the movie, and incredible practical effects. The award-winning show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences and critics since it opened in 2021. Now it’s time to fire up the flux capacitor and get that engine to a sweet 88 miles per hour because it’s time to meet the electrifying Back to the Future The Musical cast.
Who are the current members of London’s Back to the Future musical cast?
The current main cast members are; Ben Joyce, Cory English, Sarah Goggin, Oliver Nicholas, Jay Perry, Sophie Naglik, Jordan Pearson, Lee Ormsby, Rodri Watkins, and Patricia Wilkins. The company also includes Elliot Evans and Stephen Leask as alternates, plus a supporting cast.
Who plays Marty McFly in the West End?
At present, Ben Joyce is Marty McFly in Back To The Future The Musical with Elliott Evans as alternate Marty. The role was originated by Olly Dobson who earned nominations at the 2021 WhatsOnStage and Olivier Awards for Best Actor in a Musical.
Ben Joyce
Ben Joyce has played ‘80s teen since summer 2022. Having graduated from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in 2021, Ben quickly made his West End debut as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys at Trafalgar Studios. The Welsh actor has also been involved in workshops for Catch Me If You Can and The Little Big Things. He also appeared in Amazon Prime’s The Power in 2021.
Elliott Evans
Elliott Evans is the current understudy for the leading role. His previous credits include Eugene in Euigenius! at The Turbine Theatre, Jack in Assembly Hall Theatre’s Jack and the Beanstalk, and Kyle in KIN the Musical at Factory Playhouse Hitchin. He’s been the alternate Marty McFly since August 2023.
Who plays Doc Brown in London?
Cory English has played Doc Brown since 2023 replacing Roger Bart who originated the role. Bart won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Supporting Performer in a Male Identifying Role in a Musical in 2022 and earned a nomination at the Olivier Awards the same year. Stephen Leask is the current alternate for Doc Brown.
Cory English
Cory English jumped out of the Delorean and onto the stage as the eccentric Emmett (Doc) Brown in 2023. Before taking the role permanently, he covered the live wire scientist for his predecessor, Roger Bart, during Bart’s absence. The New York-born actor has had an illustrious career in both the West End and Broadway having starred in shows like Chicago, Guys and Dolls, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein.
Stephen Leask
Before joining the Back To The Future The Musical cast, Stephen Leask starred in West End shows such as School of Rock (Gillian Lynne Theatre) and Waitress (Adelphi Theatre). Along with his extensive theatre credits, Leask has been involved with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Curtis’ new musical, Unmasked, plus TV shows such as Silo and Call The Midwife.
2 Jul, 2024 | By Carly Clements-Yu
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Adelphi Theatre Best Seats and Seating Plan
The Adelphi Theatre opened in December 1930, built by architect Ernest Schaufelberg, and is a Grade II listed building and over its three level auditorium seats 1,500 people. The venue which originally stood on the site of the current Adelphi Theatre, the Sans Pareil Theatre, was demolished in 1850 and rebuilt remaining open for 40 years until it was modified to the point where the building was barely recognisable. The theatre soon became the Adelphi Theatre in 1819 and then was renamed the Royal Adelphi Theatre in 1829 until, after much public pressure the theatre dropped the “Royal” prefix in 1940. Early performances featured the musical Evergreen, Noel Coward's Word and Music and Cole Porter's Nymph Errant, as well as a revival of Ivor Novello's musical comedy The Dancing Years which ran for a total of 969 performances. In more recent years Chicago became the theatres longest running show to date making way for Evita’s arrival in 2006, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in 2007 and Love Never Dies in 2010, and the world premiere of The Bodyguard in 2012.
What are the best seats at the Adelphi Theatre?
The auditorium retains the classic horseshoe shape of theatres dating back to earlier than the Art Deco style of the Adelphi Theatre. Seating 1,500 patrons across the Stalls, Dress Circle and Upper Circle, the best views of the stage being from the middle section of the stalls and front rows of the dress circle. The stalls seats over 650 patrons and is set just below stage level, divided by a central aisle from row K to the rear of the auditorium, so patrons in the first few rows will look up in order to see the action on the stage. Leg room in the front section of the stalls is limited, becoming more spacious from the mid-section back. The Dress Circle, sited a floor above the stalls, is close to the stage and overhangs the Stalls. The Upper Circle, the third floor of the auditorium, overhangs the dress circle from approximately the fifth row backwards and is the furthest in distance from the stage. A safety rail at the front of this section can obstruct views from the first two rows, although the majority of seats in the front section of the upper circle offer the better views, the rear of this section provides more leg room.
Adelphi Theatre seating plan
4 Jun, 2024 | By James Wareham
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Oliver Nicholas tells us what makes his spring spectacular
When George McFly says the infamous line ‘If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything’ Oliver Nicholas, the actor who plays him, has a very specific feat in mind, ‘You can make a whole meal out of 50 olives and a dream, if you’re brave enough.’ We’re not sure if his fictional son, Marty, would be impressed by this savoury success, but everyone’s got to follow their own dream, so (to slightly misquote one of the most emotional songs in the award-winning musical) ‘Let’s hear it for this dreamer, he can see what others don't, he’ll try things others won't’
Whilst we accompanied Nicholas to the local delicatessen for a mountain of Mediterranean snacks, we chatted about the sun, the Southbank and what makes his spring spectacular.
13 May, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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Attention dreamers! Back to the Future announces West End extension!
Today may be dull and grey, but the future is looking as bright as Marty’s life preserver! The critically acclaimed, time-bending sci-fi smash-hit has today confirmed its West End extension!
Roads? Where they’re going, they don’t need roads! The Olivier award-winning musical will be making like a tree and staying firmly rooted to the Adelphi Theatre until 22 December 2024.
25 Jan, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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Back To The Future Day: Revisiting the Back To The Future Timeline
Great Scott, it’s Back To The Future Day! Today, we celebrate hoverboards, flying cars, and other technological wonders! The Back To The Future trilogy left a lasting impact on popular culture by giving millions worldwide a glimpse of the limitless potential of time travel and left them wondering if their predictions of the future could come true. Back to the Future Day honours the series by being celebrated on October 21 2015, a future date that Marty McFly travels to on one of his existential adventures.
To celebrate, let’s revisit the years that Marty found himself in, along with the real-time events that happened as he tried to save the space-time continuum. Oh, and don’t forget, fans of the beloved sci-fi series, you can celebrate Back To The Future Day through organised events, watching the movie at home, online discussions and of course…by booking Back To The Future The Musical tickets!
18 Oct, 2023 | By Kevin Thomas
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It's back to (stagey) school!
The smell of gel pens and freshly sharpened pencils are in the air, parents are grinning ear to ear and the sun is finally out...which means only one thing – it’s back to school!
We all remember our favourite teachers from school. Their infectious passion and enjoyment for their area of expertise suddenly made double maths on a Friday the best place to be. So, imagine if you had a whole faculty of favourites, that's exactly what we've put together with our list of dream cast for our perfect stagey secondary school.
5 Sep, 2023 | By Sian McBride
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Behind the Scenes at Back To The Future Musical!
Contrary to what Alice Cooper famously bellowed, school is most definitely IN this summer as a host of fresh new faces descend on Hill Valley High School!
The brand-new class of 1955 can be seen jiving at the Under the Enchanted Under the Sea Dance from 16 August 2023. Can’t wait that long to see the new cast in action? You’re in luck! You don’t need a time machine and an eccentric best friend to see the talented actors now, just take a look at our rehearsal gallery below (the chances of you accidently changing the space-time continuum significantly reduce this way too!)
8 Aug, 2023 | By Sian McBride