ELF the Musical returns to the West End for the Christmas period at the Aldwych Theatre
ELF the Musical will play from 28 October 2025 to 3 January 2026.
After two sold-out runs at the Dominion Theatre and a record-breaking holiday run at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway, ELF will bring holiday cheer to London with a brand-new set, adapted for the dimensions of the Aldwych Theatre by Tim Goodchild.
This production of ELF will once again be directed by Philip Wm. McKinley, with choreography by Liam Steel, set and costumes by Tim Goodchild, lighting by Patrick Woodroffe, sound by Gareth Owen and video by Ian William Galloway. Casting will be by Grindrod Burton Casting.
The cast will be announced at a later date.
Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit starring Will Ferrell, ELF features a book by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone), with songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer).
ELF is the funny and charming tale of Buddy, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag as a baby and was raised as an elf! Way too tall and not so great at his job, Buddy is the North Pole’s biggest misfit… and knows he’ll never belong. When Santa tells him the truth, Buddy heads to New York City to find his birth father (who turns out to be quite high on the naughty list). After causing some merry mayhem in Manhattan, Buddy finally discovers the gift of family and falls in love. And when Santa’s sleigh crashes in Central Park, it’s Buddy who finds a way to save Christmas forever!
First staged at the Dominion Theatre in 2022, this production became the fastest selling show in the venue’s history, going on to break its own box office records during the subsequent 2023 run at the same house. When this production ran at the Marquis Theatre in 2024, it marked the musical’s first return to Broadway in over a decade and went on to break the venue’s box office’s record for weekly grosses in two consecutive weeks.
Additional information about the West End production of ELF the Musical
When is ELF the Musical playing in London?
ELF the Musical is playing 28 October 2025 – 3 January 2026
What time does ELF the Musical start?
ELF the Musical will play Tuesday – Saturday at 7pm, with matinee performances on Thursday and Saturday at 2pm.
There will be additional matinees on: 9 December & 16 December at 2pm.
Christmas 2025 Performance Schedule
Monday 22 December – 2pm & 7pm
Tuesday 23 December – 2pm & 7pm
Wednesday 24 December – 2pm
Thursday 25 December – No Performance
Friday 26 December – 2pm & 7pm
Saturday 27 December – 2pm & 7pm
Sunday 28 December – No Performance
Monday 29 December – 2pm & 7pm
Tuesday 30 December – 2pm & 7pm
Wednesday 31 December – 2pm
Thursday 1 January – 7pm
Friday 2 January – 7pm
Saturday 3 January – 2pm & 7pm
How long is ELF the Musical?
The running time for ELF the Musical is TBC
What Theatre is Elf the Musical on at?
Elf the Musical will play at the Aldwych Theatre
What is the age recommendation for ELF the Musical?
ELF the Musical is recommended for ages 5+.
Under 5s cannot be admitted to the theatre. Children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (at least one adult per 10 children). All patrons, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.
Are there any Accessible Performances for ELF the Musical?
There are not currently any accessible performances listed for ELF the Musical.
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