The West End company of Back to the Future the Musical, © Matt Crockett
Back to the Future The Musical will close in the West End ahead of its first ever UK tour, opening in Bristol in October 2026.
The production is based on the 1985 Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film Back to the Future, which starred Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Dr Emmett Brown. Written by Bob Gale, the stage adaptation features new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award winner Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy winner Glen Ballard, alongside classics from the film such as “The Power of Love” and “Johnny B Goode.”
The show will end its run in London on 12 April 2026 after 1913 performances.
Producer Colin Ingram said today: “Great Scott! Back to the Future The Musical continues to be a huge success throughout the world with over 4.5 million people now having visited Hill Valley. The show finishes in the West End after a fantastic five years and having been seen by over 2 million people. We’re now excited for the next phase of Back to the Future The Musical as it heads out on tour for audiences to enjoy all across the UK.”
It has won multiple awards, including the WhatsOnStage and Olivier Awards for Best New Musical. Internationally, the show has been staged in North America, Australia (where it is currently playing), Japan and on Royal Caribbean Cruises, with a production in Germany also planned. To date, it has been seen by over four million people worldwide.
The show is directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando, with set and costume design by Tim Hatley, choreography by Chris Bailey, illusions by Chris Fisher, lighting design by Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone, sound by Gareth Owen and video design by Finn Ross. Musical supervision and arrangements are by Nick Finlow, with orchestrations by Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook, dance arrangements by David Chase, and casting by David Grindrod for Grindrod Burton Casting.
The original film, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, grossed $360.6 million at the worldwide box office, with the trilogy earning $936.6 million in total (over $1.8 billion adjusted for today’s figures). The story of Marty, Doc Brown and the time-travelling DeLorean has since become a cultural touchstone.
The initial set of tour dates has been revealed.
