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One of the most ground-breaking arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of the Worlds' - Alive on Stage. Nearly 40 years on, based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds remains a firm favourite to millions around the world. Commanding the stage, Jeff Wayne returns to the podium to conduct the 9-piece Black Smoke Band and 36-piece ULLAdubULLA strings, while Liam Neeson retains his role in 3D holography as The Journalist, with an exciting full cast to be announced soon. Built around a huge arched bridge running through the centre of the arena brings the action closer to the audience for a most captivating and immersive experience. The War of the Worlds website.

Cast/Performers

Liam Neeson (via holography), Jason Donovan (Parson Nathaniel), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Beth), Adam Garcia (The Artilleryman), Newton Faulkner (Sung Thoughts of the Journalist), Nathan James (The Voice of Humanity), Anna-Marie Wayne (Carrie - The Journalist Fiancee)

Creatives/Company

Book by: H.G.Wells
Music: Jeff Wayne

The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T0880327669. Details of all The War of the Worlds archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01448724605

Archive Listings

16 Dec 18 to 17 Dec 18	Brighton Centre Brighton, East Sussex Performance Details => Venue archive
15 Dec 18	The O2 Arena Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
12 Dec 18 to 13 Dec 18	Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) Bournemouth, Dorset Performance Details => Venue archive
9 Dec 18 to 10 Dec 18	Utilita Arena Cardiff Cardiff, Glamorgan Performance Details => Venue archive
8 Dec 18	NEC (National Exhibition Centre) Birmingham, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive
7 Dec 18	Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Performance Details => Venue archive
5 Dec 18	M&S Bank Arena (formerly Liverpool Echo Arena) Liverpool, Merseyside Performance Details => Venue archive
4 Dec 18	Leeds Arena Leeds, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
2 Dec 18	AO Arena (formerly Manchester Arena) Manchester, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive
1 Dec 18	Utilita Arena (previously Metro Radio Arena) Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
30 Nov 18	Scottish Events Campus Glasgow Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

MARGARET SAYERS: 02Dec18:
The War of the Worlds, we walked out at half time and so did other folk loud music went on until half time. There was no way to follow the story line.

User Reviews

MARGARET SAYERS (02Dec18): The War of the Worlds, we walked out at half time and so did other folk loud music went on until half time. There was no way to follow the story line.

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