Inspired by the popular 20th Century musical movie, the highly anticipated circus spectacular show will open in London next month.
Simon Bailey and Aaliya Mai headshots. Provided by production.
The cast has been announced for Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular opens at The Empress in London's Earls Court on 23 September 2024.
Heading the cast is West End sensation Simon Bailey (Moulin Rouge! The Musical), who will take on the role of a modern-day 'Showman.' He will be joined by Aaliya Mai, making her professional debut in the lead role of 'Max,' a reserved young roustabout raised in the circus. Max, with a group of misfit companions, is on a journey to uncover her true potential.
Singers for Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular include Jason Brock (Thriller Live), Jaz Ellington (The Voice 2012), Charlotte-Hannah Jones (Hairspray), Whitney Martins (Starlight Express) and Fallon Mondlane (What’s New Pussycat?).
The Showman’s troupe of dancers includes Maisie Axton making her professional debut, Genie Gledhill (Yung Filly), Mia Jayne (Byron Messia), Konnie Karachaliou (The Voice UK), Ebby Sama (Moulin Rouge!), Emma-Louise Stansall (Kylie Minogue) and Ross Wilkins (Justin Bieber).
Also starring in the show are some of the finest international circus performers including Juan Anyosa (La Tarumba), Korri Aulakh (Disneyland Hong Kong), Klodi Dabkiewicz (The House of Dancing Water), Bella Diosa (The Box), Yann LeBlanc (Cirque Éloize), Dave Locke (Cirque du Soleil - Viva Elvis), Rachel Locks (Highwire Entertainment), Manases Palacios Molano (Viva el Circo), Olympian gymnast Shona Morgan (Cirque du Soleil Amaluna), Dean Murrell (Brit Awards), Theddy Nardin (Machine de Cirque), Antino Pansa (Cirque du Soleil ECHO), Daniel Luengo Quintero (UpArte), Joel Roxendal (Cirque du Soleil), Itzel Salvatierra (Cirque du Soleil) and FIG gymnast Josephine Urry (Cirque du Soleil).
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is a new production inspired by the hit 2017 musical film starring Hugh Jackman. Based on the story by Jenny Bicks, with music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the show will feature all the beloved songs, including 'This Is Me,' 'Rewrite the Stars,' 'A Million Dreams,' and more.
