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Shrek The Musical West End

Shrek The Musical 2024

Opened: July 19, 2024
Closing: August 31, 2024

Shrek The Musical - 2024 West End History , Info & More


Eventim Apollo
45 Queen Caroline Street London

You don’t have to go Far Far Away to find an unforgettable experience

at London’s legendary Eventim Apollo; Shrek the Musical – a Shrektacular stage adaptation of the blockbuster movie.

Join Shrek, (Antony Lawrence) and Donkey, (Brandon Lee Sears) on their intrepid journey to rescue the beautiful, but cursed, Princess Fiona (Joanne Clifton) from a castle protected by a fearsome fire- breathing dragon (Cherece Richards). Forget Hollywood endings, this story is what happens when freaks do fairy tales!

With a production as sharp as a Donkey one-liner, Shrek the Musical

rolls out ogre-sized fun. It effortlessly blends laugh-out-loud comedy, uplifting dance numbers and a core message of self-acceptance – proving ‘beautiful ain’t always pretty’.

Hitting London for 6 weeks only, don’t miss your chance to round up the whole family for an unforgettable night out. You wouldn’t want this award-winning story of acceptance to turn into a tale of regret. Book now!


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Shrek The Musical

Shrek the Musical review
5 / 10

Lord Farquaad, played by James Gillan, is stripped of his Napoleon complex here and of the prosthetic short legs of previous stagings. The removal of the ableist overtones is welcome – but instead, he’s lampooned as a camp, closeted gay man with a chorus of light-footed soldiers at his heels, a substitution that scarcely seems any more progressive. The production flounders on the Eventim Apollo’s huge stage, which brings all its problems into focus. The finale number, I’m a Believer, which should sum up the central themes of this show, feels like more of a last-gasp effort to get the audience on its feet. Drained of its theatrical magic, the whole thing lurches desperately from one song to the next, sapping the story of charm and humour.

Review: Shrek the Musical, Eventim Apollo
7 / 10

The theme of judging people on their appearance is very current, and allows for a couple of the better tunes; Pinocchio’s ‘Story of My Life’ and the chorus’s animated rendition of ‘Freak Flag’. However, even with an excellent live band there’s something lacking at the core of this musical and it has to come down to the songs. Clearly the film is packed with familiar funky and upbeat classics that build huge atmosphere and support the story. Here the songs are largely rather forgettable and samey. I can’t remember one of them postshow and the closing rendition of ‘I’m a Believer’ only serves to remind you what you’ve missed. With so many plus points to the production it’s definitely an entertaining watch. But does it capture the essence of the Shrek we know and love? Perhaps not.

Review Roundup: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Eventim Apollo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2024


See what the critics are saying about Shrek the Musical at Eventim Apollo. Learn more about the show and read the reviews for the West End production.

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL, Eventim Apollo
by Kat Mokrynski - July 30, 2024


Shrek the Musical, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, has arrived in London. Directed by Samuel Holmes, this adaptation of the iconic 2001 movie stars Antony Lawrence as Shrek, a lonely ogre who ends up falling in love with the unusual Princess Fiona (Joanna Clifton).

Interview: 'It's a Beast of a Role!': Actor Antony Lawrence on Touring, Acceptance and Falling in Love With SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - July 18, 2024


Shrek the Musical is roaring into London this summer at the Eventim Apollo. The award-winning musical, an adaptation of the iconic 2001 movie, “brings to life the world of Shrek live on stage in an unforgettable production to melt hearts of all ages.” Recently, we chatted with Antony Lawrence, who plays the titular character of Shrek.

Todrick Hall Joins the Cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL in London as 'Donkey'
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Singer-songwriter and choreographer Todrick Hall will join the London cast of Shrek the Musical, which will run at the iconic Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith for six weeks only from 19 July – 31 August 2024, hot off the heels of a major UK Tour. 

Review: Not Just a Kids' Show: SHREK THE MUSICAL Full of Inspiration and Whimsy at Music Theater Works
by Kathleen Anwar - December 26, 2023


What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Music Theater Works?

Shrek The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Shrek The Musical and what's the order?
Overture/Big Bright Beautiful World
Story of My Life
Don't Let Me Go
What's Up, Duloc?
I Know It's Today
Travel Song
This is How a Dream Comes True
Who I'd Be
Morning Person
I Think I Got You Beat
The Ballad Of Farquaad
Make A Move
When Words Fail
Morning Person (Reprise)
Build a Wall
Freak Flag
This is Our Story (Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise)

Shrek The Musical History

Other Productions of Shrek The Musical

2007   New York Reading
New York
2007   New York Reading
New York
2008   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2010   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2011   West End Original London Production
West End
2011   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2024   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour
2024   West End
West End

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