The Little Prince Tickets

It sold out and stole hearts in Paris, Sydney and Dubai, and it absolutely aced its Broadway season. Now The Little Prince, one of the best-selling and most frequently translated novels in the world, is in the capital for its magical UK premiere.

The Little Prince the story

This is a deceivingly simple tale. Behind the simplicity there's a wealth of allegories, which makes it perfect for people of every age.

You'll discover the story of a little boy, a prince, who travels the universe in search of wisdom. The story has been interpreted in countless different ways over the years thanks to its themes of love, friendship and the human condition. The prince's adventures to different planets are actually a lovely metaphor for life's great journey, and the characters each represent different human traits. Expect delightful and you won't be disappointed.

About The Little Prince

This production celebrates the 80th birthday of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved story. It has sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, now it's unfolding on stage in a thrilling new live production featuring dance, aerial acrobatics, and ground-breaking video mapping tech, all of which brings the classic tale to sparkling life.

Fall in love with a constellation of exciting characters and vivid costumes, whisking you away to a vibrant universe where anything can happen. No wonder the original book is one of the best-selling novels ever written, translated into more than 500 languages and dialects and the second-most translated work on earth, only beaten by the bible. Adapted over time for radio, film, TV, opera and ballet, it remains a firm international favourite.

As the author's great nephew says, this is more than a show. It is an “homage to the wonder of childhood, echoing the innocence and wisdom Saint-Exupéry so beautifully captured.” A tribute to the eternal child inside each of us, it invites us to rediscover the dreams we've forgotten and gaze at the stars with fresh wonder.

The Little Prince creatives

The libretto adapter and co-director is Chris Mouron, the composer Terry Truck, and the video designer Marie Jumelin. Costume design is by Peggy Housset, the lighting designer is Stéphane Fritsch, and the sound designer is Tristan Viscogliosi. Hair and makeup are by Carmen Arbues Miro, with video projection by Etienne Beaussart and props by Aurélie Gandilhon.

Don’t miss the spectacular new stage adaptation of French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beautiful allegorical story, this time around performed in French with English subtitles.