“This production is as special as theatre gets, furthered by Ben Platt's phenomenal performance.”
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Midnight at the Never Get
Menier Chocolate Factory · 1h 40m · Opened Jul 20, 2026 · Closes Sep 12, 2026
Critics' Take
Critics praise Ben Platt's luminous performance and the intimate cabaret staging, though some find the metatheatrical structure indulgent. The emotionally rich exploration of 1960s queer love divides opinion between those moved to tears and those checking their watches.
Critic Scorecard
27 reviewsSort:
“I truly, wholeheartedly believe that I have seen something that can and should fundamentally shape the next stage of West End theatre.”
“Midnight at the Never Get isn't simply an excellent new musical; it's a genuine theatrical masterpiece.”
Staged Theatre StaffFull Review
“It’s a rare piece of musical theatre that trusts its audience as completely as this, and is all the more moving because of it.”
“Ben Platt and Gregor Milne deliver devastating, five-star performances under David Cromer's careful, poignant direction, in Mark Sonnenblick’s cabaret masterpiece at the Menier Chocolate Factory.”
readaboutstuff StaffFull Review
Audience Scorecard
98 audience reviews
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Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Midnight at the Never Get?
Critics praise Ben Platt's luminous performance and the intimate cabaret staging, though some find the metatheatrical structure indulgent. The emotionally rich exploration of 1960s queer love divides opinion between those moved to tears and those checking their watches. (CriticScore 77/100 from 27 reviews.)
Is Midnight at the Never Get worth seeing?
Yes. Midnight at the Never Get earns strong reviews from critics (77/100 from 27 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Midnight at the Never Get?
Midnight at the Never Get has a CriticScore of 77/100 based on 27 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Midnight at the Never Get still running in London?
Yes, Midnight at the Never Get is currently playing at Menier Chocolate Factory in London. It is scheduled to close on September 12, 2026.
Where is Midnight at the Never Get playing in London?
Midnight at the Never Get is playing at Menier Chocolate Factory.
How long is Midnight at the Never Get?
Midnight at the Never Get has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission.
Is Midnight at the Never Get appropriate for children?
Midnight at the Never Get is recommended for 15+.
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Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Mark SonnenblickBook, Music & Lyrics
- David CromerDirector
- Andrew ResnickMusical Supervisor & Orchestrator
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 77/100 (27 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jul 20, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 12, 2026
- Running
- 1 month Off-West End
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Intermissions
- 0
- Age
- 15+
- Theatre
- Menier Chocolate Factory
- Synopsis
- New York City, 1965. Trevor Copeland and Arthur Brightman are in love at a time when their love is against the law. Together they perform in the back room of an illegal Greenwich Village nightclub, The Never Get, singing their romance through Arthur's songs in an era erupting with change.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
