Come Alive! Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular-Earls Court

Oh well done!

I think I booked before they enabled self-selection.

Either that or I simply couldn't use the website properly lol.

I think my seat is back row of the section opposite, from your description.

Has there been much publicity for this in London? I can’t believe that people were queuing to buy tickets (although I don’t really believe anything about these ticket queues) when it sounds like one of those awful tribute shows that go round ATG venues. Also, circus. Hard pass.

Anyone know if the rehearsal stories of Danielle Fiamanya etc are to do with this show?

The film is a bit thin anyway, so its perhaps best to beef it up with some circus business until P&P have written a bit more show.

Full cast announced.

www.whatsonstage.com/news/cast-announced-for-greatest-showman-circus-show-come-alive_1623111/

Although I was pretty cynical about this when it was first announced, it does sound promising. FOMO kicked in and I couldn't resist booking a cheeky Friday matinee in December.

Read into this what you will…



And from IMDB:

The first two previews have been cancelled:-

"We are writing with news that unfortunately, due to the complexity and scale of

COME ALIVE! THE GREATEST SHOWMAN CIRCUS SPECTACULAR at the Empress Museum, we've had to make the difficult decision to cancel the first 2 previews on 23rd and 25th September.

The first preview performance will now be on Friday 27th September.

We would like to offer you an exchange to any other performance (subject to availability) and would like to reassure you the guarantee of the same high quality seats you had purchased to ensure your visit is spectacular."

Since I had the £25 seats, wherever they exchange me to, on the dates I can make it, will at least not be a downgrade lol.

Nowhere to tie off their guy ropes?

Saw this last night.

It's basically a human circus with the (trapeze artists, tightrope walkers and general acrobatic/ fire-based) acts accompanied by performances of songs from The Greatest Showman. If there is supposed to be a story line the basis of it escaped me.

It certainly isn't a musical in the traditional sense, nor does it purport to be. The venue is the "Empress Museum" just a couple of minutes across the road from West Brompton Station (District Line and London Overground so very easy to get to).

As you enter and walk round there's a display of circus memorabilia and photos a showman's wagon etc. There are performers walking round and interacting with visitors. At 6.45 there was a pre-show in a side room , a mix of acrobatics and bubble blowing (which was actually really impressive, never seen a bubble shaped like a rocket which rises or a giant square one!)

The performance area is like a traditional big top. I was near the back in a £29.50 seat and had a perfect view throughout. I'd advise to get the cheapest available ticket as it's more a £30 show than a £50+ one. The main show started at 7.40 last night, there was a 30 minute interval though with loud pounding disco music playing throughout so it felt even longer. Ended 9.25. So about 75 minutes actual showtime. Singing along, cheering and generally getting excited is positively encouraged throughout. The cast all do what they do well. I'm glad I saw it but wouldn't revisit.

I arrived at 6.40 to find they were doing very thorough bag searches and not allowing ANY food or drink in except plain water. The family in front of me had a packet of sweets and a bar of chocolate taken, despite dad's protestations. They were putting things in a big plastic box and telling people they could collect them at the end. I had a bag with some shopping and was give a numbered ticket and they put it under the table. I don't think confectionary was being sold as I couldn't see anyone with any during the show or interval. They were of course selling drinks and hot food at pretty steep prices. I think taking such a tough stance on having own food and drink at a family show/circus is completely wrong.

The seats are uncomfortable, close together and legroom very poor. Worst of all they are low backed. The knees of the man sitting behind me were constantly in contact with my back, the fidgety child in front kept pushing against my knees.

Recommended only if you like a trip to the circus and can tolerate almost an hour of loud pounding music. Not worth going just for the Greatest Showman songs in my opinion. Incidentally there is a 4 minute clip on You Tube but what's there is the only downbeat moment of the entire show and not representative at all.

I always have snacks in my bag as it isn't uncommon for me to not get home for 3 hours after a show! I assume they have made this all clear in any emails they have sent me. Shame I'm being put off the show due to elements outside the show!!

Is it better to be close or far away for this? And are all viewing areas in the theater the same or there better viewing sections? Obviously the premium purple seats are out… Lol.

That made me laugh out loud...