THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE: THE MUSICAL, STARRING DAVID HUNTER AND JOANNA WOODWARD, WILL OPEN AT THE APOLLO THEATRE ON 7 OCTOBER 2023

Producer Colin Ingram (Back to the Future the Musical, Grease the Musical) is delighted to announce that his world premiere production of The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical, based on the best-selling novel by Audrey Niffenegger and the New Line Cinema film screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin, will open at the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End, following a sold-out season at Storyhouse in Chester in October 2022.  Performances begin in London on 7 October 2023 with an official opening night on 1 November.

With a book by Lauren Gunderson, original music and lyrics by Joss Stone and Dave Stewart and additional music by Nick Finlow and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan, the production will be directed by Bill Buckhurst.  David Hunter will star as Henry and Joanna Woodward as Clare, reprising the roles they played in Chester, with further casting to be announced.

Henry and Clare’s relationship is like no other.  And yet, it’s like all others.  Clare is a talented sculptor and Henry is – well – a time traveller.  They meet, fall in love, and marry – but not in that order.  Flung apart by time but united by love, Henry is always trying to get back to Clare. Their journey is one of resilience, impossibilities and trying to hold on to each other when everything is pulling you apart.

Colin Ingram said, “After six years developing this show and an extremely successful try-out in Chester, we are so delighted to present the world premiere of a new British musical based on such a beloved book. This confident, clever and charming musical by British rock royalty Dave Stewart and Joss Stone shows off their musicianship and director Bill Buckhurst and his creative team have created an incredible world to tell this cherished story in the most powerful and emotional way.”

Dave Stewart said, “Working with Joss Stone alongside Lauren Gunderson has been a thrilling experience. The world that director Bill Buckhurst has created for this very emotional love story brings magic to the stage. The songs Joss and I have written for this amazing musical have been woven together so brilliantly by composer/arranger Nick Finlow and, as we intended, the audience are enraptured in the joy of the story, the music and the complexities of close relationships.”

Joss Stone said, “‘To say I’m excited is an understatement. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be part of creating a musical, let alone one that will be enjoyed in the West End! It’s truly wonderful to be part of such a talented group of people.”

THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE: THE MUSICAL

Venue

Apollo Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue
London W1D 7EZ

Performance Dates

From 7 October 2023

Currently booking to 30 March 2024

Performance Times

Mondays – Saturdays at 7.30pm*
Wednesday & Saturday matinees at 2.30pm**

*No performance on Monday 9 October
**No Wednesday matinee on 11 October

Box Office

Email: boxoffice@nimaxtheatres.com
Phone: 0330 333 4809

Ticket Price

From £25

Photo Credit: Ant Clausen