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Hamilton
Victoria Palace Theatre · 2h 45m
Opened Dec 21, 2017 · 8+ years in the West End
23 Rave
2 Positive
2 Mixed
Critics' Take
Critics hail Hamilton as a revolutionary, game-changing musical that brilliantly fuses hip-hop with American history. Despite concerns about British reception, it earns near-universal acclaim for its energy, performances, and innovation.
Critic Scorecard
27 reviews23 Rave
2 Positive
2 Mixed
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical about Alexander Hamilton, the first secretary of the US Treasury, is actually better than the hype suggests.”
By Andrzej LukowskiSep 29, 2025Full Review
“Lin-Manuel Miranda's exhilarating, game-changing musical about a bunch of rebels trying to forge a new world brims with pressing and universal questions.”
By Sarah HemmingDec 23, 2017Full Review
“It really is as good as we’ve been told.”
By Dominic CavendishDec 22, 2017Full Review
“If anything, it is slightly better than I thought it might be – a heart-breaking work of staggering genius that changes the form of musical theatre for ever.”
By Sarah CromptonDec 21, 2017Full Review
Audience Scorecard
25.1K audience reviews
A+
Loving It
Awards Scorecard
2017-18 season74
Decorated
Won Best New Musical + 5 more
WhatsOnStage:2 noms
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Hamilton?
Critics hail Hamilton as a revolutionary, game-changing musical that brilliantly fuses hip-hop with American history. Despite concerns about British reception, it earns near-universal acclaim for its energy, performances, and innovation. (CriticScore 90/100 from 27 reviews.)
Is Hamilton worth seeing?
Absolutely — Hamilton is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 90/100 from 27 critics. Don't miss it.
What is the CriticScore for Hamilton?
Hamilton has a CriticScore of 90/100 based on 27 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
Is Hamilton still running in London?
Yes, Hamilton is currently playing at Victoria Palace Theatre in London.
Where is Hamilton playing in London?
Hamilton is playing at Victoria Palace Theatre.
How long is Hamilton?
Hamilton has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Is Hamilton appropriate for children?
Hamilton is recommended for Ages 10+.
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Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Thomas KailDirector
- Lin-Manuel MirandaBook
- Lin-Manuel MirandaMusic & Lyrics
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 90/100 (27 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Dec 21, 2017
- Running
- 8+ years in the West End
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Age
- Ages 10+
- Theatre
- Victoria Palace Theatre
- Synopsis
- HAMILTON is an award-winning West End musical production about the life of Alexander Hamilton, the American Founding Father.
- Data Last Updated
- October 9, 2026
