Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds on tour of UK in 2025
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Last updated 10th Dec 2024
In 2025, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds will make a monumental return with 19 shows across the UK and Ireland, for a huge interactive arena show called 'The Spirit Of Man Tour'.
Celebrating 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale, the show will be conducted by Jeff Wayne and feature Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.
Busted singer Charlie Simpson has now joined the cast, alongside Rou Reynolds, Max George and Maisie Smith.
What dates is Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds?
The show will be available to see at a number of dates in March and April 2025, including Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Nottingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Birmingham and London.
MARCH 2025
Hull - Connexin Live: Fri 28th
Dublin - 3Arena: Sun 30th
APRIL 2025
Glasgow - OVO Hydro: Wed 2nd
Leeds - First Direct Arena: Thu 3rd
Newcastle - Utilita Arena: Sat 5th
Manchester - Co-op Live: Sun 6th
Sheffield - Utilita Arena: Tue 8th
Liverpool - M&S Bank Arena: Wed 9th
Nottingham - Motorpoint Arena: Thu 10th
Brighton - Brighton Centre: Sat 12th (Matinee and Evening shows)
Bournemouth Int Centre: Sun 13th
Bournemouth Int Centre: Mon 14th
Cardiff - Utilita Arena: Wed 16th
Cardiff - Utilita Arena: Thu 17th
Birmingham - Resorts World Arena: Fri 18th
London - The O2: Sun 20th (Matinee and Evening shows)
How to buy tickets?
Tickets for Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds are on sale now from Aloud.com
Who is in the cast?
Liam Neeson: Journalist as a 3D hologram
Max George: Parson Nathaniel
Maisie Smith: Beth
Rou Reynolds: The Artilleryman
Charlie Simpson: The Sung Thoughts of the Journalist
Nathan James: The Voice of Humanity
Anna-Marie Wayne: Carrie - The Journalist's Fiancée
How long is the show on for?
The live experience runs for one hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute long interval.
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