World’s Greatest Lover is set for its London premiere at The Other Palace from April to June 2026, featuring a cast that includes X Factor winners Matt Terry and Dalton Harris and Union J’s Jaymi Hensley. The production follows previous runs in New York and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2025.

World’s Greatest Lover will open at The Other Palace in London on 12 April 2026, running until 7 June. The musical brings together iconic romantic figures such as Romeo, Casanova, Cyrano de Bergerac and the Marquis de Sade to explore themes of love, desire and identity.

The cast features Matt Terry as Cyrano de Bergerac, Dalton Harris as Val, Jaymi Hensley playing Sade, Joaquin Pedro Valdes as Romeo, Leonardo Vieira as Casanova, and Alex Hayden as an off-stage swing. Both Terry and Harris are winners of the X Factor, while Hensley is known for his role in Union J.

Music and book are by Julien Salvia, with lyrics and book contributions from Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal. The production is directed and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse, with set design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by David Woolard, and lighting by Jason Lyons.

Casting is handled by Rob Kelly, and general management is overseen by Thomas Hopkins Productions. The show is presented by a collaboration that includes Broadway International Group, Marc Routh, Simone Genatt, HY Culture Company, China Arts and Entertainment Group, the Manuel and Willette Klausner Trust, Douglas L Meyer, and Broadway Asia.

Following its runs in New York and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2025, the London premiere marks the musical’s first presentation on a West End-adjacent stage. The production is poised to offer a theatrical exploration of some of history’s most legendary figures of romance and desire.

This international collaboration highlights ongoing interest in new musicals that blend historical and fictional characters to address contemporary themes in love and identity within theatre.