Memphis
Memphis
Memphis the Musical, the musical that took Broadway by storm, has now arrived in London. Playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre, this Tony Award-winning production is guaranteed to set the West End alight with its exhilarating music and powerful story.
Inspired by true events, Memphis is set in the 1950s, in the halls and underground clubs of Memphis, Tennessee. Here, a young white DJ falls in love with both rock ‘n’ roll and an extraordinary black singer. His determination to take this woman and her voice out into the world and onto America’s airwaves sparks a cultural revolution that changes things forever.
This highly original story of forbidden love and determined ambition is bursting with unforgettable songs and pulsating dancing. Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan brings his skills to bear to create the musical’s effervescent score, Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) provides a crackling book and acclaimed Broadway choreographer Sergio Trujillo serves up high-octane dance routines.
Memphis features the incredible talent of Beverley Knight MBE in the leading role of Felicia and the powerful vocals of Killian Donnelly (Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Commitments) as love-struck DJ Huey Calhoun.
Racism, love, cultural revolution and blues, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll vibrate throughout this musical. With Memphis tickets, soul comes guaranteed.
- Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes including one interval.
- Good To Know
Matt Cardle is sick tonight ( 8.09) and will not be performing
Ms Beverley Knight will not be performing on the following dates:
17-18 July 2015
3-5 August 2015
8, 15 - 24 and 28 September 2015
2 October 2015
Excluding the dates above, Ms Beverley Knight is not scheduled to perform on Monday evening and Wednesday matinee performances.
From 6 July Mr Matt Cardle is not scheduled to perform at Wednesday matinee.
Mr Cardle will not be performing on the following date:
Saturday 3rd October 2015
Ms Beverley Knight will now be performing on the following Monday nights:
6, 13 and 27 July 2015
10, 17, 24 and 31 August 2015
Beverley Knight's last performance as Felicia in MEMPHIS will be Saturday 17th October 2015.
Until 4 July 2015 Mr Killian Donnelly is not scheduled to perform at Thursday evening performances.
The Producers of MEMPHIS cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.
Additional Details & FAQ
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds available after purchase.
- How Does It Work
You will receive a confirmation email after booking to present to the box office on arrival.
- Suitable For Children
Suitable for ages 11 and over.
- Where Do I Go
210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8DP
By Tube- Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Covent Garden
By Bus-1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242
Critic Reviews
The Mirror
Nov 20, 2013
The new west end stage production has already won a Tony award in the US- it' clear to see why
The Telegraph
Nov 20, 2013
"Beverley Knight excels in Memphis, a thrilling musical set in segregation- era America. ...It boasts some of the most thrilling vocal work you’ll find on the London stage, in its roof-raising evocation of the birth of rock’n’ roll…"
Reviews
0 connor
Oct 31, 2015
i was with friends and we all thought the show was fantastic the power of the singing voices of Beverly and Matt were unbelievable
Ann Starling
Oct 31, 2015
Excellent seats with good view even for two short people! Fantastic show, amazing music, singing and dancing. So sad it finishes tonight and we will not have the chance to see it again.
Marcia
Oct 31, 2015
Fantastic show . Brill singers and fab dancers. If you missed it shame.
Mattfan
Oct 30, 2015
So wish this wasn't closing, I have seen it four times and would recommend it to everyone. Every person in it is fantastic, the songs are incredible, story line wonderful, dancing and acting superb. Such memorable songs, you will find yourself singing them days later! Matt Cardle is a revelation; we all knew he could sing but who knew he was an incredible actor who can portray both humour and sadness? Hopefully this won't be the last musical he is in, he is far too talented not to do more. Best musical I have ever seen.
Raymond
Oct 30, 2015
This show is brilliant from the moment it opens. Some of the best dancing and singing live we have ever seen. Everyone is brilliant, including the replacement lead now the Bev Knight has gone, all I can say is I can't think that she would have done any better. Excellent.
denise siddall
Oct 30, 2015
Very good over all but not the best West End Musical I have ever seen.
Mrs Cain
Oct 29, 2015
This show was fantastic. The performances were great, especially Beverly Knight, and the storyline was really moving. My husband and I both really enjoyed it and wished we had seen it sooner as we would definitely have gone to see it again.
Jackie
Oct 29, 2015
Fantastic and energetic show. It has just the right amount of everything and so well executed.
Evangeline Hogg
Oct 29, 2015
Best show i have ever seen Very good service easy to buy and collect tickets Recommend to anyone Best time
Wendy Rowe
Oct 29, 2015
If you want to see this show get your skates on it finishes soon. Disappointed not to see Beverley but Rachel was amazing. Outstanding music and a joy to watch. The whole cast were fantastic.
jayne bratty
Oct 29, 2015
amazing show, loved every second.
Poppy Rose Antoniades
Oct 29, 2015
Felt this was very much a Christian based message play that fighting due to colour is no good and God's power and good has overcome this issue. Should have been advertised in churches as Christian audience would appreciate. I really liked the music; acting and play overall superb but some scenes of violence and racism may be disturbing to sensitive viewers. Sound was very loud.
Steve owen
Oct 29, 2015
Excellent production . Really enjoyable . I believe the cast of Memphis were sensational and definitely the best vocals I've ever heard . Matt Cardle and Rachel John were magical . To get a standing ovation from me says it all . Such a shame it's closing this week .
Irene Izzard
Oct 29, 2015
Is a brilliant show and it should not end on Saturday. I have seen it twice and definitely would have gone again. I was looking forward to seeing Tim Newman as Huey but unfortunately he was sick but Mat was brilliant. It is the best show in London
Denise Mountain
Oct 28, 2015
Very much enjoyed the show, good story and music - most enjoyable afternoon.
hugh thomson
Oct 28, 2015
Matt Cardle and the Beverley Knight stand in - Looked and sang like Whitney Houston - were absolutely brilliant. The whole show rocked from start to finish and the audience were up out of their seats in full admiration Very good story and the complete cast were fantastic. Will consider another visit and the show was performed impeccably.
Catherine williamson
Oct 28, 2015
Great show, best we have seen in a while, all the cast were exceptional
Christine
Oct 28, 2015
Firstly Beverley Knight was not in it after all so that was the first disappointment. Matt Calder acted like a Village Idiot. The dancing was good, storyline ok and scenery good. Sometimes the singing was too loud by the main female singer to the point where she was shouting and it made me want to cover my ears at times! Why do some singers have to almost scream!? My friends and I thought there would be some soul music that we would recognised but it was new stuff just related to the show.
paul bernard
Oct 28, 2015
Absolutely great..... would recommend anyone I know to go and enjoy great singing, dancing and a fantastic story. A great show to see as we are coming out of black history month.
Mel
Oct 27, 2015
Beverley Knight was amazing. Overall excellent show. Loved the dancing and singing.
Lynn Hurry
Oct 27, 2015
Full of life and energy! A true and great story. Music and dance was outstanding. A must see show. Truly outstanding. Funny too! Brilliant scenery/changes too.
Liz Hardy
Oct 26, 2015
Great Show, excellent acting, brilliant cast - thoroughly recommend
Nancy McDonnell
Oct 26, 2015
What a brilliant show . And the cast were amazing talented people. Went for my sister's birthday and so glad we caught this show.
DEBORAH WHELAN
Oct 25, 2015
Congratulations to all the cast and crew on a wonderful show. The music, singing and dancing were exceptional and the acting great as well. I could watch this musical again and again. thanks to all involved.
Malcolm Hull
Oct 25, 2015
Matt Cardle and Rachel John were absolutely awesome Fantastic show
Marion Leslie
Oct 25, 2015
I would highly recommend Memphis as an all singing all dancing show, superb performances by the whole cast especially Beverley Knight and Matt Cardle who were outstanding.
Cath
Oct 25, 2015
Such a lovely,, exhilarating feel good show, the dancing is amazing and the singing up lifting. Will go again and again.
Gemma Barnes
Oct 24, 2015
Phenomenal show! Actually cried at points throughout the show because it was so good! The passion and attack in every single performer on the stage was incredible! Must see is an understatement!!!! Words can't describe how good this show was!!!
tracey kinchenton
Oct 24, 2015
Excellent pleased it was the understudy and not Beverley Knight as both times i have seen the show it was superb.
Joanne Jones
Oct 24, 2015
The tickets were a present for a family member and her daughter. She has, this morning, informed me that the show was absolutely fantastic. She and her daughter loved every second of it. She asked me to give it 5 stars on her behalf. I only wish I could have seen it too.
Lisa
Oct 23, 2015
It is definitely a must watch musical. Everything is very upbeat, singers were good, dancing was brilliant, songs were spot on. Definitely recommend to go.
Karen
Oct 22, 2015
It was a fantastic show, vibrant and kept your interest through the out. I would recommend it to anyone.
V Shepherd-Rose
Oct 22, 2015
Absolutely fabulous! Fantastic vocals across the board - good storyline. More than I was hoping it would be. The music was fab and there was a lot of it!! It must be seen.
B
Oct 21, 2015
Absolutely incredible show, made better by my tickets getting upgraded! Could have done with out the noisy people sat next to me but thought it was brilliant. Rachael Joy and Tim as Huey were phenomenal!
Rosemary Taor
Oct 21, 2015
Great talent. Did not know any of the music but it was superb as was the dance. Extremely talented cast and a good story as well. Had a real feel good factor
Stella Ferncombe
Oct 21, 2015
OMG This is the best Musical I have see in a long time. It must been seen!! We were buzzing afterwards. Vocals were just mind blowing. Brilliant would go again tonight.
Deborah Chilton
Oct 20, 2015
The show was absolutely amazing. I've seen many shows but this was truly brilliant. From the word go the show gripped you. The dancing was so good. I loved Beverley knight before I'd seen her in Memphis but I was amazed how powerful Her voice is. Matt candle was also outstanding. Thank you.
Elaine Barnes
Oct 19, 2015
My friend and I had the time of our life seeing memphis , we enjoy from start to finish that's money well spent.
sarah
Oct 19, 2015
Didn't really know what to expect when I booked, I knew it had good reviews so thought it was worth a watch. I absolutely loved it, me and my 4 friends all did. Beverley Knight and Matt Cardle were amazing as were the rest of the cast, brilliant singers and the acting was outstanding. I would definitely recommend and I would even watch this again. 5 stars from me, great music, funny, interesting storyline & easy to follow. Totally loved it!
hayley
Oct 19, 2015
Beverly knight and Matt cardle are a phenomenal duo in this show. sham that Beverly has not moved on to other new exciting ventures. wish her all the best and know that if she puts in half of what she did with this production she is sure to be a success! Well done to the whole cast a flawless performance - thankyou.
Mark Crabtree
Oct 19, 2015
I was taken on an emotional roller coaster and loved every minute of it.
Stella Barnes
Oct 18, 2015
Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. The whole cast were superb. Beverley Knight's voice was amazing & so well suited to this part. Matt Cardle wasn't in it but that made no difference as Jon Robyns was excellent as Huey. I loved the original music. Surely it must go on tour around the UK as it deserves a wider audience. Loved it.
Marie Louca
Oct 18, 2015
Fantastic all round show, Beverley Knight's voice was a amazing and Matt Cardle the cheeky chappy was a pleasant delight, with a great voice, who brought lots of laughter with surprisingly good acting skills. This show will move you in many ways, music, laughter and a good story with great costumes and set. The rest of the cast, without naming them all, were all fantastic. A solid 10/10.
Marilyn Jewell
Oct 18, 2015
Very good musical we enjoyed every minute with all the cast making this a special musical.
Karen Pattison
Oct 18, 2015
What a show, have seen this 3 times now and it just gets better. Beverly Knight and the amazing cast perform their socks off with amazing vocals, dancing and acting. Sound track is superb with songs you will be humming on the way home. Matt Cardle was great as Huey too and should do more on the stage! Definately reccommend.
Mr R. Hall
Oct 18, 2015
Personally we both thought the show was poor, the script week and not believable at all, the 1st half dragged terribly , only Beverly Knight and support cast singing partially saved it. Enjoyed it NO
Jackie
Oct 18, 2015
This is a must see show. Beverley knight and Matt cardel absolutely raised the roof off. All of the cast were amazing.
Sarah Manesse
Oct 18, 2015
But you don't! Until you see Memphis. I got goose bumps for 2h30. Every person in the audience was connected with the actors and musicians because they are so talented...you just forget everything else and let yourself be moved. You have to see this show!
mary smith
Oct 18, 2015
I know from the very minute it started that I was going to enjoy the show. Beverley Knight was great (booked specially to see her), and Matt Cardle was very very good, couldn't imagine anyone doing it better.
Sally
Oct 17, 2015
This has to be the best show that I have been to see. My mother and I often come up to London to see a show and this one certainly is my favourite by far. I am a fan of Beverly Knight and she did not disappoint, such a fantastic voice. If you can go you will not be disappointed!!