Direct from sell-out runs Off-Broadway, the West End première of hot new musical Murder Ballad stars Wicked leading lady Kerry Ellis and promises to be the most sensational show you’ll see all year.

A gritty tale of illicit love, Murder Ballad is the story of three New Yorkers caught in a secret love triangle that threatens to destroy them all. Torn between her dependable husband and her dangerous ex, Sara’s adulterous love affair is becoming more and more intense. She wants out, but actions have consequences. The murder ballad has started to play …

A sung-through and immersive rock musical by award-winning playwright Julia Jordan and singer-songwriter Juliana Nash, Murder Ballad is an ingenious and thrilling mix of punchy rock songs, pulpy storytelling, razor-sharp lyrics and irresistible theatrics.

A fearless and self-assured new musical about lust, love and betrayal as well as the complexities of modern relationships, Murder Ballad took New York by storm when it opened in 2013. Now on its way to London’s Arts Theatre starring the supremely talented Kerry Ellis, tickets to this explosive new musical won’t hang around for long.

Cast

Please note Kerry Ellis will not be performing on the below dates and times: 07/10 5pm 14/10 5pm 21/10 5pm 28/10 5pm 04/11 5pm 11/11 5pm 16/11 8pm 17/11 8pm 02/12 5pm

Duration

1 hour 30 - straight through

Location

Arts Theatre

84 Long Lane, London SE1 4AU

Additional Details & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

No refunds after booking

How Does It Work

You will receive a confirmation email with a voucher attached. Please print this voucher and bring it to the Box Office. We recommend you arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before the show to collect your tickets and settle into your seats.

Suitable For Children

Warning! Murder Ballad contains content suitable only for adults aged 16 and over which some people may find offensive, including strong language, scenes of a sexual nature (including sexual simulation) and sexual references throughout. In purchasing a ticket for Murder Ballad, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this caution. The producers of Murder Ballad accept no responsibility or liability for any offence that may be caused.

Where Do I Go

Arts Theatre : 6-7 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H7JB NEAREST TUBE: LEICESTER SQUARE. Take the Cambridge Circus exit (Exit 3). The theatre is the first street on the right.

Critic Reviews

4.0(2 reviews)
  • British Theatre

    Oct 28, 2016

    ..as Kerry Ellis, Ramin Karimloo, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt and Norman Bowman create a display of vocal fireworks..

  • Broadway World

    Oct 28, 2016

    Murder Ballad is the best original rock musical London has seen in a long while.

Reviews

4.4(50 reviews)
  • CIR

    Dec 8, 2016

    I did not know much about this show but with Kerry Ellis in it I had to go. The cast were all brilliant singers and performers but she was an absolute star. It was so impressive to run straight through and deliver such a high quality performance. I really liked the style and rocky edge to the music. I would recommend this to everyone.

  • Lizzy M

    Dec 6, 2016

    Unfortunately this show wasn't great. The actors were fantastic but the storyline was poor and some of the lyrics cringeworthy. The ending left me thinking there was a second half - but then the curtain call came. It didn't seem like the end of the story, but I was glad to get away. I considered it pretty bad value for the ticket price - and I'd got a discounted ticket!

  • Sam Phillips

    Dec 5, 2016

    Excellent performances, lots of dramatic action, and really enjoyed the simple but clever staging. I was impressed by the way west end stars such as Karimloo can turn their talents to metal music. However, the combination in genres of musical and metal rock didn't work for me and the vocal style of sustained non vibrato notes was sometimes painful to endure. 80 minutes was long enough for this kind of show but it was genuinely impressive and hats off to the stars as it doesn't stop once it's started!

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