Brian Conley to join the cast of Back to the Future The Musical

Brian Conley, who has starred in numerous West End shows including Hairspray, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and 9 to 5 The Musical, will take on the role of Doctor Emmett Brown for a strictly limited 12-week run, from Wednesday 13th August 2025 until Monday 3rd November 2025.

Conley will join a cast that includes Caden Brauch as Marty McFly, Sarah Goggin as Lorraine Baines and Orlando Gibbs as George McFly. Cory English will return to the role of Doctor Emmett Brown from Wednesday 5 November 2025.

The actor said: “Great Scott! I’m absolutely thrilled to be stepping into the DeLorean as Doc Brown – it’s a gift of a part in such an iconic musical. It’s pure, high-voltage fun, and I can’t wait to bring my own spark to the mad genius!”

Groups of eight or more can take advantage of group rates to see the show at the Adelphi Theatre, subject to availability. Groups can also pre-order food and drink ahead of their visit.

About the show

Based on the 1985 blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon, Back to the Future The Musical tells the story of Marty McFly, a rock ‘n’ roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr Emmett Brown. But before he can return to 1985, Marty must make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love in order to save his own existence.

The show has a book by Bob Gale and new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard, with additional songs from the film including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode.

Now in its fourth year on London’s West End, having had its opening night on Monday 13 September 2021, the musical won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. The productions in London and Manchester have been seen by over 1.6 million people, breaking box office records at the Adelphi Theatre.