The Choir of Man London Tickets & Tour 2026–2027

The Choir of Man is a feel-good West End musical at London’s Arts Theatre, blending pub-style live music, powerhouse harmonies, dance and storytelling for the ultimate night out in the world’s best pub. Join the lads for an unforgettable evening and book The Choir of Man tickets now.

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The Choir of Man Tour

Raise a glass as the Olivier Award-nominated worldwide smash The Choir of Man brings the ultimate pub night out on tour across the UK and Ireland. Set in “the best pub in the world”, this feel-good, foot-stomping show blends powerhouse vocals, live instruments, and free-flowing beer in a theatre near you.

Date	City	Venue	Tickets
Sat 14 Mar 2026 - Sat 21 Mar 2026	Wimbledon	New Wimbledon Theatre	Tickets
Tue 24 Mar 2026 - Sat 28 Mar 2026	Bath	Theatre Royal	Tickets
Tue 31 Mar 2026 - Sat 4 Apr 2026	Cambridge	Arts Theatre	Tickets
Tue 7 Apr 2026 - Sat 11 Apr 2026	Coventry	Belgrade Theatre	Tickets
Tue 14 Apr 2026 - Sat 18 Apr 2026	Peterborough	New Theatre	Tickets
Tue 21 Apr 2026 - Sat 25 Apr 2026	Brighton	Theatre Royal Brighton	Tickets
Tue 28 Apr 2026 - Sat 2 May 2026	Glasgow	King’s Theatre	Tickets
Tue 5 May 2026 - Sat 9 May 2026	Manchester	Opera House	Tickets
Tue 12 May 2026 - Sat 16 May 2026	Sunderland	Sunderland Empire	Tickets
Tue 19 May 2026 - Sat 23 May 2026	Cardiff	Wales Millennium Centre	Tickets
Tue 26 May 2026 - Sat 30 May 2026	Milton Keynes	Milton Keynes Theatre	Tickets
Tue 9 Jun 2026 - Sat 13 Jun 2026	Nottingham	Theatre Royal	Tickets
Tue 16 Jun 2026 - Sat 20 Jun 2026	Sheffield	Lyceum Theatre	Tickets
Tue 23 Jun 2026 - Sat 27 Jun 2026	Bradford	The Alhambra Theatre	Tickets
Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Sat 4 Jul 2026	York	Grand Opera House	Tickets
Tue 7 Jul 2026 - Sat 11 Jul 2026	Leicester	Curve Leicester	Tickets
Tue 14 Jul 2026 - Sat 18 Jul 2026	Birmingham	The Alexandra	Tickets
Tue 21 Jul 2026 - Sat 25 Jul 2026	Malvern	Festival Theatre	Tickets
Tue 28 Jul 2026 - Sat 1 Aug 2026	Canterbury	The Marlowe Theatre	Tickets
Tue 4 Aug 2026 - Sat 8 Aug 2026	Colchester	Mercury Theatre	Tickets
Tue 11 Aug 2026 - Sat 15 Aug 2026	Cheltenham	Everyman Theatre	Tickets
Tue 18 Aug 2026 - Sat 22 Aug 2026	Chester	Storyhouse Theatre	Tickets
Tue 25 Aug 2026 - Sat 29 Aug 2026	Richmond	Richmond Theatre	Tickets
Tue 1 Sep 2026 - Sat 5 Sep 2026	Aylesbury	Waterside Theatre	Tickets
Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Sat 12 Sep 2026	Truro	Hall For Cornwall	Tickets
Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Sat 19 Sep 2026	Southend	Cliffs Pavilion	Tickets
Tue 22 Sep 2026 - Sat 26 Sep 2026	Guildford	Yvonne Arnaud Theatre	Tickets
Tue 29 Sep 2026 - Sat 3 Oct 2026	Swindon	Wyvern Theatre	Tickets
Tue 6 Oct 2026 - Sat 10 Oct 2026	Northampton	Royal & Derngate Theatre	Tickets
Tue 20 Oct 2026 - Sat 24 Oct 2026	Wolverhampton	Grand Theatre	Tickets
Tue 3 Nov 2026 - Sat 7 Nov 2026	Southampton	Mayflower Theatre	Tickets
Tue 17 Nov 2026 - Sat 21 Nov 2026	Blackpool	The Grand Theatre	Tickets
Tue 24 Nov 2026 - Sat 28 Nov 2026	High Wycombe	Wycombe Swan	Tickets
Tue 1 Dec 2026 - Sat 5 Dec 2026	Edinburgh	Festival Theatre	Tickets

Why You Need to See It

• The Choir of Man turns the Arts Theatre into “the best pub in the world”, where nine ordinary guys—each with a distinct persona—sing, play, pour pints and tell stories in a working onstage bar, creating a night that feels like a gig, a lock-in and a group therapy session about male friendship all at once.
• Instead of a traditional plot, the show follows the regulars of The Jungle pub—The Barman, The Poet, The Hardman, The Romantic, The Joker, The Bore, The Beast, The Maestro and The Handyman—as they share personal monologues and songs that reveal heartbreak, loss, mental health struggles and quiet joys behind the banter.
• The current West End cast includes Jason Brock as the Romantic, Benji Lord as the Joker, Aled Pennock as the Bore, Ifan Gwilym-Jones as Maestro, Oliver Jacobson as the Barman, Paul McArthur as the Poet, Cal T King as the Beast and rotating Hardman and Handyman performers such as Matt Beveridge, Levi Tyrell Johnson, Ben Goffe, Adam Hilton and George Knapper, all of whom sing and often play instruments live.
• Every performer is a multi-instrumentalist singer, so guitars, violin, percussion and bar-top drumming are all woven into the action; the onstage band (drums, guitar, bass, fiddle) sits within the set rather than hidden in a pit, helping transitions between pub chat and full-throttle numbers feel completely organic.
• The soundtrack is a jukebox mix of reimagined pop, rock and folk hits, with mash-ups and arrangements of songs such as Welcome to the Jungle, Save Tonight / Wake Me Up, Teenage Dream, The Impossible Dream, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, Hello, Escape (The Piña Colada Song), I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), Under the Bridge, Chandelier, Dance with My Father, Somebody to Love, You’re the Voice, Some Nights and The Parting Glass.
• Arrangements often subvert expectations: a power ballad like Chandelier becomes a haunting, harmony-rich confession, The Impossible Dream is re-framed as a surprisingly sincere pub-choir showpiece, and numbers like Some Nights and You’re the Voice turn into cathartic singalongs that get the whole audience involved by the finale.
• Rather than using big set changes, the production keeps the focus on the pub interior: wooden bar, tables, mismatched chairs, dart board, piano and beer taps that actually work, with audience members able to step onto the stage pre-show to grab a drink and chat with the cast, breaking down barriers before the first song.
• Costumes are everyday pub-wear—checked shirts, boots, jeans, aprons and work clothes—which keeps the fantasy grounded; the only transformations are emotional, as the men gradually let down armour through songs, so you feel like you are seeing real regulars rather than characters in elaborate outfits.
• Small details—tattoos, worn work boots, hi-vis vests, bar towels, sports shirts and subtle variations in grooming—help define each archetype: the Hardman, the Romantic, the Poet and others signal their roles visually before they say a word, making it easy to follow their individual arcs through the evening.
• The show has toured internationally (including the US, Australia and major UK venues) and built a reputation as a multi-award-winning feel-good hit, with critics praising its musicianship, inventive arrangements and unexpectedly moving exploration of male vulnerability, community and mental health beneath the rowdy surface.
• It stands out on the West End because audience interaction is actively encouraged: you can be invited up on stage, drink real beer pulled from the working bar, and are allowed to take non-flash photos and short videos, turning the evening into a shared event rather than a sit-and-watch experience.
• The runtime is around 90 minutes with no interval, which keeps energy high and makes it an easy fit for an evening out that can be combined with dinner or drinks before or after, especially since the show itself doubles as a night at the pub with live music built in.
• Official guidance and family-focused reviews typically recommend The Choir of Man for ages 6 and up, with some outlets suggesting it is best appreciated by older children, teens and adults due to the volume, pub setting, mild language and themes around drinking and mental health, even though nothing is explicit or graphic.
• The age appeal is unusually broad: you will see twenty‑somethings, parents and grandparents all responding to different songs, from classic rock to modern pop; older audience members tend to connect with numbers like Dance with My Father and The Parting Glass, while younger crowds respond strongly to tracks such as Teenage Dream, Some Nights and Chandelier.
• To deepen the experience, it is worth listening ahead to Save Tonight / Wake Me Up, Teenage Dream, Hello, Somebody to Love, Chandelier, Some Nights, You’re the Voice and The Parting Glass so you can appreciate how the show’s vocal arrangements transform familiar radio songs into rich, choral pub anthems that underscore each character’s story.

The Choir of Man cast on West End

The Choir of Man in London’s West End features a nine-strong male ensemble, with each performer known by a character type rather than a traditional name, creating the feel of a real pub full of regulars on stage. The current UK West End company includes returning cast members in key roles such as the Romantic, Joker, Barman, Beast, Maestro, Handyman, Poet, Bore and Hardman, giving the show its distinctive mix of music, humour and heart.

• Jason Brock as the Romantic.
• Benji Lord as the Joker.
• Oliver Jacobson as the Barman.
• Cal T King as the Beast.
• Ifan Gwilym-Jones as the Maestro.
• George Knapper as the Handyman.
• Paul McArthur as the Poet.
• Aled Pennock as the Bore.
• Matt Beveridge and Levi Tyrell Johnson as the Hardman (role shared across the run).

The Venue: New Wimbledon Theatre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Choir of Man about?

The Choir of Man is a feel-good pub-set musical where nine men share songs, stories, and poems in their local bar, using music and banter to explore friendship, mental health, community, and what it means to find your place. The show blends chart hits, folk, rock, and choral arrangements with tap, audience interaction, and a working on-stage bar to create the atmosphere of “the best night down the pub” on stage.

Where is The Choir of Man playing in London?

The Choir of Man is playing at the Arts Theatre, 6–7 Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7JB, just off Leicester Square. The theatre is a short walk from Leicester Square and Covent Garden underground stations, making it easy to reach by tube from most parts of the city.

How long is The Choir of Man?

In London, The Choir of Man runs for about 80–90 minutes with no interval, depending on the performance, so it is a one-act show. Regional and festival versions on tour are sometimes listed at around 2 hours 5 minutes including an interval, but West End performances are typically around an hour and a half straight through.

What is the age recommendation for The Choir of Man?

The official London guidance recommends the show for ages 6 and over, although most family guides suggest it is best for older children and teens who can handle pub humour and some adult themes. On tour, several venues list age guidance of 10+, with under‑14s needing to sit with an adult aged 18 or over.

Is The Choir of Man suitable for children and families?

The Choir of Man includes alcohol on stage, mild innuendo, and conversations about loneliness and mental health, but there is no swearing and the overall tone is warm and uplifting. Many families take older children and teenagers who enjoy live music and gig-style shows; very young kids may find the volume high and some jokes or themes go over their heads.

Does The Choir of Man offer a UK tour?

Yes, The Choir of Man is launching its first major UK tour in 2026, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre in London on 14 March and then visiting cities such as Bath, Cambridge, Coventry, Peterborough, Brighton, Glasgow, Manchester, Sunderland, Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, York, Leicester, Birmingham, Malvern, Canterbury, Colchester, Cheltenham, Chester, Richmond, Aylesbury, Southend, Guildford, Swindon, Northampton, Wolverhampton, Southampton, High Wycombe, and Edinburgh. The tour runs through to early December 2026, with further dates to be announced.

Does The Choir of Man use special effects or have content warnings?

Performances feature live alcohol pouring and drinking on stage, loud music, audience participation, and lighting that includes flashing effects and occasional haze. Some venues also flag that the show touches on men’s mental health and loneliness, though in an ultimately hopeful and celebratory way.

How can I find cheap The Choir of Man tickets?

Cheaper tickets are often available for weekday performances, particularly Tuesday–Thursday evenings and Sunday matinees, and for seats further back or to the sides in the small Arts Theatre auditorium that still offer a strong view. Comparing official Arts Theatre and show prices with discounts, rush schemes, and off‑peak dates highlighted on the MusicalsAndTickets website is a smart way to secure good-value seats.

Where is the best place to buy The Choir of Man tickets?

The safest options are the official Choir of Man West End site, the Arts Theatre box office, and authorised ticket agents that show live seat maps, pricing, and access information. After checking those, you can also browse the MusicalsAndTickets website, which often gathers different price bands, promotional offers, and remaining best seats for both London and UK tour dates.

Where can I check The Choir of Man showtimes?

In London, typical performance times are Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30 pm with additional matinees on Friday to Sunday around 3:30 pm, though times can change on holidays and special dates. For the most accurate performance days and start times in London or on the UK tour, it is recommended to visit The Choir of Man event page on the MusicalsAndTickets website, where current showtimes are listed before you choose your tickets.