Back to the Future: The Musical played at London’s Adelphi Theatre until 12 April 2026. Its West End run has ended, and a UK tour begins in October 2026. If you are planning a London theatre trip, see our current musicals in London guide. Here is a look back at the show’s story and its former London venue.
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself… back to the future.
Adapting this iconic story for the stage are the movie’s creators, Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump). The production features original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror), alongside hit songs from the movie, including The Power of Love, Johnny B Goode, Earth Angel and Back in Time. Tony Award-winning director John Rando leads the Tony and Olivier Award-winning creative team.
The stage production brought Marty and Doc Brown’s journey to life with music, effects and plenty of humour.
Back to the Future The Musical tickets
The Adelphi Theatre run ended on 12 April 2026, so tickets for that London production are no longer available. The official UK tour page lists venues and current booking links, beginning with Bristol in October 2026. For a show in the West End now, browse our London musicals guide.
About the former London production
Suitable for general audience aged 6+.
Age restriction: Children under the age of 3 are not permitted.
Running time: 2hr 40 min (inc interval)
The Theatre
The Adelphi Theatre, where this production played in London, is a well-known West End venue on the Strand in the City of Westminster. The building you see today is the fourth to exist on the spot.
Getting to the Adelphi Theatre for its current shows
Address: Adelphi Theatre, Strand London, WC2R 0NS (see map).
The best option to go to the Adelphi Theatre is using Public Transport.
- Underground: The nearest tube stations are Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line), Charing Cross (Northern/Bakerloo Lines), Embankment (District/Circle Lines). If arriving by rail the nearest station is Charing Cross Railway Station.
- By Bus: The theatre is easily reached from the Bedford Street (Stop J) bus stop which is serviced by lines 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139 and 176
- By car: Although we wouldn’t recommend it… If driving to the theatre, the nearest car parks are in China Town and Trafalgar Square. There is also an NCP underground car park in Parker Street.
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