Elf The Musical is back and opening at the Aldwych Theatre on 28th October, where it will run for ten weeks until 3rd January 2026.

The show, which is based on the beloved 2003 Christmas comedy film starring Will Ferrell and James Caan will bring holiday cheer to the West End following two sold-out runs at the Dominion Theatre and a holiday run at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway. 

This production will once again be directed by Philip Wm. McKinley, with choreography by Liam Steel, set and costumes by Tim Goodchild, lighting by Patrick Woodroffe, sound by Gareth Owen and video by Ian William Galloway. There will be a new set, adapted for the Aldwych Theatre.

Performances will take place at 7pm Tuesday to Saturday, with matinee performances at 2pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. Additional matinee performances will take place on 9th and 16th December. 

Christmas performance schedule

About the story

Elf is the funny and charming tale of Buddy, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag as a baby and was raised as an elf! Way too tall and not so great at his job, Buddy is the North Pole’s biggest misfit… and knows he’ll never belong.

When Santa tells him the truth, Buddy heads to New York City to find his birth father (who turns out to be quite high on the naughty list). After causing some merry mayhem in Manhattan, Buddy finally discovers the gift of family and falls in love. And when Santa’s sleigh crashes in Central Park, it’s Buddy who finds a way to save Christmas forever!

Group bookings for Elf The Musical

Groups of six or more can take advantage of group bookings for Monday to Wednesday performances from 3rd to 19th November. Further group rates are available for groups of ten or more with accelerator rates available for groups booking and paying by 19th September.