The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
In a vivid, funny, achingly moving, and unmissable production, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button grabs you with everything it has, sweeping you off your feet in a whirlwind
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
warm and winsome musical tugs at the heartstrings...Relocating the F Scott Fitzgerald story to a Cornish fishing village, this is a vivacious yet touching show
The Guardian
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
In a vivid, funny, achingly moving, and unmissable production, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button grabs you with everything it has, sweeping you off your feet in a whirlwind
Why see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
If I Could Turn Back Time
Nominated for four 2025 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical and Outstanding Musical Contribution!
Following its critically acclaimed run at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant last year, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button is now at home at the Ambassadors Theatre. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story, and set to a winning folk-infused score that sees the multi-talented ensemble take up instruments, this wonderful and heartwarming production tells the story of Benjamin Button, who experiences the unique affliction of ageing backwards.
What Is The story?
Growing up in a small fishing town in Cornwall, Benjamin Button has always been an outsider. Born as an old man and increasingly getting younger, Button dreams of a life filled with adventure and love. When he meets a local girl called Elowen Keene, Button's wants can finally be realised, but with war looming, will Button get to live out his dream?
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 30 minutes with interval
Dates
Showing until 30 Aug
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- John Dagleish as Benjamin Button
- Clare Foster as Elowen Keene
Further cast
Matthew Burns, Jonathan Charles, Oonagh Cox, Anna Fordham, Philippa Hogg, Damien James, Elliot Mackenzie, Ann Marcuson, Jack Quarton, Benedict Salter.
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Directed by Jethro Compton
- Music and Lyrics by Darren Clark
Reviews
Our review
Intimate, heartfelt, beautiful
A charismatic ensemble creates theatrical alchemy in this charming folktale with shades of Once and Come From Away.
Kitty
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