We Will Rock You the Musical by Queen and Ben Elton

21 years since it all began… the world’s favourite rock theatrical returns!

2 Jun–27 Aug 2023

21 years since it all began… the world’s favourite rock theatrical returns home!

The worldwide smash-hit We Will Rock You by Queen and Ben Elton returns to London this summer, for an unmissable 12-week season. Seen by 20 million people across 28 countries, this musical spectacular plays to its biggest audience yet. Taking to the same iconic stage at the London Coliseum that saw Freddie Mercury’s 1979 Royal Ballet performance, this event will go down in musical theatre history.

Seen by 20 million people across 28 countries, this musical spectacular plays to its biggest audience yet. Taking to the same iconic stage at the London Coliseum that saw Freddie Mercury’s 1979 Royal Ballet performance, this event will go down in musical theatre history.

Starring writer and director Ben Elton* as the Rebel Leader, for the first time, alongside West End legends Brenda Edwardsⴕ (Chicago, Sister Act, Hairspray) as Killer Queen and Lee Mead (Wicked, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) as Khashoggi with further casting to be announced.

Featuring 24 of Queen’s best-loved hits, including We Are The Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now and Radio Ga Ga, We Will Rock You is guaranteed to blow your mind.

*Excluding Monday performances in July and August (July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21)
ⴕExcluding Wednesday evenings (except 7th June & 23 August), Thursday matinees, 8th June evening and 24 August.
Running Time
2hrs 40mins

There is one interval.

Our staff are on hand to make your visit as smooth as possible and we have an Access Scheme for our audiences with a disability, a health condition, or different access needs to ensure everyone has a comfortable and enjoyable visit.

We are excited to offer several access performances

Audio described
Thursday 6 July, 14.30

Captioned
Wednesday 12 July, 19.30

British Sign Language
Thursday 13 July, 19.30

View our seating plan

This production has lasers, flashing lights, and loud music used in line with regulations and necessary control measures.

For more information, please contact the London Coliseum on 020 7845 9300 or [email protected]

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