
Elf The Musical Tickets
Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aled Jones MBE lead Elf back to the West End this Christmas.Recommended for age 5+ Children under the age of 5 cannot be admitted to the theatre.
Performance dates
28 October 2025 - 3 January 2026
Run time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Includes interval
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Son of a nutcracker, Elf The Musical is heading back to the West End! Following a record-breaking season on Broadway last year, ‘the ultimate Christmas show’ (Smooth FM) returns to spread festive cheer for 10 weeks only from 28 October 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Based on the beloved film, Elf is the funny and charming tale of Buddy, who mistakenly crawled 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 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!
It’s ‘wow, wow, wow…absolutely brilliant!’ (Heart Radio) and ‘full to the brim with Christmas spirit’ (Classic FM), so if smiling’s your favourite, don’t miss this seasonal smash-hit at the Aldwych Theatre.
Special notes
Children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (at least one adult per 10 children). All patrons, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.
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First Look: Carrie Hope Fletcher and Joel Montague in rehearsals for Elf the Musical
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” - and that’s exactly what’s happening in the rehearsal room for Elf the Musical!
We’ve been treated to a first look behind the scenes as Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and Aled Jones step into their festive roles as Buddy, Jovie, and Walter Hobbs ahead of the show’s run at the Aldwych Theatre this Christmas.
Adapted from the beloved 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, Elf the Musical features a book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. The story follows Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, who travels to New York City in search of his real father, and a little Christmas spirit along the way.
Joining the leads are Rosanna Hyland (Back to the Future: The Musical) as Emily Hobbs, Martyn Ellis (Wicked) as Santa/Mr Greenway, Lucinda Lawrence (9 to 5 the Musical) as Deb, and Dermot Canavan (Fiddler on the Roof) as the Store Manager.
7 Oct, 2025 | By Sian McBride

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Elf The Musical Announces West End Cast for 2025 Christmas Season
Christmas is set to sparkle even brighter this year as Elf The Musical returns to London’s West End for a strictly limited 8-week season at the Aldwych Theatre. Running from 28 October 2025 – 3 January 2026, the hit musical brings festive cheer to audiences young and old, with a stellar cast leading the holiday favourite.
11 Sep, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon

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Matthew Wolfenden & Tom Chambers to star in Elf The Musical
Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden is set to bid farewell to the Yorkshire Dales and 'Hello!' to The North Pole by taking on the role of Buddy in the beloved musical adaptation of ELF at London's Dominion Theatre. The fabulously festive show is scheduled for a magical run from November 15, 2023, to January 6, 2024. Joining him in the cast will be Tom Chambers, who's returning to play the character of Walter Hobbs.
6 Sep, 2023 | By Kevin Thomas

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Initial casting announced for Elf The Musical
A host of familiar faces are keeping the true spirit of Christmas alive as they return to the world's most beloved holiday staple Elf The Musical this holiday season! Georgina Castle, Rebecca Lock, Nicholas Poiund, Kim Ismay and Dermot Canavan are coming to town, following the 2022 run of Elf The Musical, which was met with critical acclaim and sold-out shows!
From 15 November 2023 until 6 January 2024, Elf The Musical 2023 will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the worldwide smash-hit motion picture starring Will Ferrel. Book your tickets for the 2023 run of Elf The Musical today!
6 Jul, 2023 | By Kevin Thomas

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Elf The Musical is returning to the West End this Christmas
For a consecutive second year, the smash hit musical ELF is set to return to London’s Dominion Theatre to play a strictly limited and magical holiday season from 15 November 2023 until 6 January 2024.
After a seven-year absence from the West End, the beloved story of a not-so-little elf garnered rave reviews and saw a sold-out run in 2022. Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins, keep your eyes peeled for tickets for ELF at London Theatre Direct, coming 28 April!
26 Apr, 2023 | By Kevin Thomas

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Must see West End Christmas theatre shows 2022
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the West End! The baubles are shimmering, the stockings are swinging and the fire is crackling all night long! This Christmas in London, all of the nation's favourite Christmas theatre shows are coming to the West End for those of all ages. Wrapped in joy and produced with love, these must-see West End Christmas theatre shows in 2022 are the perfect festive treat!
19 Dec, 2022 | By Kevin Thomas

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New Set Up images released for ELF
This year, Buddy the Elf is spreading Christmas cheer by singing loud and proud for all to hear! ELF The Musical returns this festive period to the Dominion Theatre, taking the story of Will Ferrell’s holiday classic Elf to the stage in an epic and wise production. New set-up images for this wonderful winter production have recently been released, showing the principal cast of ELF playing about in their best Christmas costumes. It’s wholesome, it’s hilarious and it’s a strictly limited run - so make sure that you book your tickets for ELF today!
9 Nov, 2022 | By Kevin Thomas

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New rehearsal images released for ELF the Musical
ELF returns to the West End this November for a merry on-stage display of Will Ferrell's classic Christmas comedy. Recently, new and exciting rehearsal images have been released for the beloved festive classic, which shows the cast joyfully immersed in their performances. To give yourself the ultimate Christmas gift this year, book tickets for ELF the Musical at London’s Dominion Theatre, after all, ‘the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear'.
2 Nov, 2022 | By Kevin Thomas

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Rebecca Lock to complete the cast of ELF the Musical
This Christmas ELF returns to London for a limited 8-week run at the Dominion Theatre. Adapted from Will Ferrell’s heart-warming Christmas comedy, the witty and wonderful delights of ELF are sure to please those of all ages! It has been announced that renowned theatre actress Rebecca Lock will complete the cast by playing the role of Emily Hobbs. Tickets for ELF are the ultimate stocking filler, and are available to purchase today!
10 Oct, 2022 | By Kevin Thomas

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Further casting announced for ELF the Musical 2022
Based on the classic Christmas comedy starrring Will Ferrell, ELF returns to London just in time for Christmas with a strictly limited 8-week season at the Dominion Theatre. Further casting has recently been announced for this heart-warming family classic, to join an already established line-up. Tickets for ELF are the ideal gift to be at the top of anyone's Christmas list, and are available to book now!
22 Sep, 2022 | By Kevin Thomas
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