“Come Alive will no doubt be a major success, both with fans of the film and theatregoers.”
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Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress Museum · 1h 40m
Opened Oct 17, 2024 · 1+ year Off-West End
2 Rave
2 Positive
4 Mixed
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Spectacular circus acrobatics and immersive staging dazzle, but weak plotting and awkward integration of The Greatest Showman's songs leave critics mixed on this big-budget spectacle.
Critic Scorecard
9 reviews2 Rave
2 Positive
4 Mixed
1 Negative
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“This is Cirque Du Soleil in a sparkly jumpsuit with a megawatt smile.”
“It has to be one of the most intense circus experiences ever.”
“Come Alive! is still an extravaganza of festivity and spectacle, so prepare to be entertained.”
“It’s entertaining, energetic, immersive, interactive and fun for all the family – and there’s popcorn and pick ‘n’ mix too!”
Audience Scorecard
301 audience reviews
B
Shrugging
Showtimes
This Week(Oct 5–11)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular?
Spectacular circus acrobatics and immersive staging dazzle, but weak plotting and awkward integration of The Greatest Showman's songs leave critics mixed on this big-budget spectacle. (CriticScore 62/100 from 9 reviews.)
Is Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular worth seeing?
Only if you're a devoted fan. Critics are mixed on Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular (62/100 from 9 reviews). Most suggest you could skip it.
What is the CriticScore for Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular?
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular has a CriticScore of 62/100 based on 9 professional reviews. This show is rated "Mixed".
Is Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular still running in London?
Yes, Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is currently playing at Empress Museum in London.
Where is Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular playing in London?
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is playing at Empress Museum.
How long is Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular?
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Is Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular appropriate for children?
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is recommended for Ages 5+.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 62/100 (9 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Oct 17, 2024
- Running
- 1+ year Off-West End
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Age
- Ages 5+
- Theatre
- Empress Museum
- Synopsis
- The world premier of the circus spectacular, Come Alive, comes to the Empress Museum with the soundtrack from the hit film, The Greatest Showman.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
