The award-winning new British musical has been captivating audiences and receiving critical acclaim since it opened in the West End at the tail end of 2024.
John Dagleish (Benjamin Button) and Company of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Photo by Marc Brenner
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will now play until April 2025.
Based on the short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this musical captured the audience's hearts when it played at the Southwark Playhouse in 2023. The production has already snapped up awards for Best Musical Theatre Production at the 2024 Off West End Awards. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is currently nominated for two WhatsOnStage Awards - Best New Musical and Best Musical Direction/Supervision.
Set in a charming fishing village on Cornwall's north coast, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, by Jethro Compton and Darren Clark, features a remarkable actor-musician ensemble. This enchanting musical weaves a beautifully poignant tale, inspiring audiences to cherish every moment.
The company includes Olivier Award winner John Dagleish as Benjamin Button and Olivier Award nominee Clare Foster as Elowen Keene, alongside Matthew Burns, Jonathan Charles, Oonagh Cox, Katy Ellis, Anna Fordham, Philippa Hogg, Damien James, Elliot Mackenzie, Ann Marcuson, Jack Quarton and Benedict Salter.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is now playing at the Ambassadors Theatre until 26 April 2025.
