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Barnum Lee Mead Tour

Barnum – The Circus Musical returns to the UK in 2026
Lee Mead
and Matt Rawle share the role of the legendary showman P.T. Barnum in the musical’s first tour in over a decade.

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BARNUM UK TOUR
2026 UK DATES & TICKETS

Last Updated: Today – 27th March 2026
Barnum 2026 UK Tour
AYLESBURY, Waterside Theatre
Tue 24 Mar - Sat 28 Mar 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
BRADFORD, The Alhambra Theatre
Tue 31 Mar - Sat 04 Apr 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
CHELTENHAM, Everyman Theatre
Tue 07 Apr - Sat 11 Apr 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
DUBLIN, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Tue 14 Apr - Sat 18 Apr 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
BIRMINGHAM, Hippodrome Theatre
Tue 21 Apr - Sat 25 Apr 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
SHEFFIELD, Lyceum Theatre
Tue 28 Apr - Sat 02 May 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
SWINDON, Wyvern Theatre
Tue 05 May - Sat 09 May 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
WOKING, New Victoria Theatre
Tue 19 May - Sat 23 May 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
NOTTINGHAM, Nottingham Playhouse
Tue 26 May - Sat 30 May 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
HULL, New Theatre
Tue 02 Jun - Sat 06 Jun 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
BLACKPOOL, Opera House
Tue 09 Jun - Sat 13 Jun 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
BOURNEMOUTH, Pavilion Theatre
Tue 16 Jun - Sat 20 Jun 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
RICHMOND, Richmond Theatre
Tue 23 Jun - Sat 27 Jun 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
SOUTHEND, Cliffs Pavilion
Tue 30 Jun - Sat 04 Jul 2026
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
NEWCASTLE, Theatre Royal
Tue 11 Aug - Sat 15 Aug 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
TORQUAY, Princess Theatre
Tue 25 Aug - Sat 29 Aug 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
LEICESTER, Curve Leicester
Tue 01 Sep - Sat 05 Sep 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
MILTON KEYNES, Milton Keynes Theatre
Tue 08 Sep - Sat 12 Sep 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
LIVERPOOL, Liverpool Empire
Tue 15 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
CANTERBURY, The Marlowe Theatre
Tue 22 Sep - Sat 26 Sep 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
WIMBLEDON, New Wimbledon Theatre
Tue 29 Sep - Sat 03 Oct 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
EDINBURGH, Festival Theatre
Tue 06 Oct - Sat 10 Oct 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
BELFAST, Grand Opera House
Tue 13 Oct - Sat 17 Oct 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
EASTBOURNE, Congress Theatre
Tue 20 Oct - Sat 24 Oct 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
MALVERN, Festival Theatre
Tue 27 Oct - Sat 31 Oct 2026
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
Tue 17 Mar – Sat 21 Mar 2026

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
Tue 10 Mar – Sat 14 Mar 2026

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
Tue 03 Mar – Sat 07 Mar 2026

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
Tue 24 Feb – Sat 28 Feb 2026

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
Tue 10 Feb – Sat 14 Feb 2026

Barnum 2026 UK Tour
WINDSOR
Fri 30 Jan – Sat 07 Feb 2026

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Lee Mead stars as the world’s greatest showman in Barnum

Step into the extraordinary world of P.T. Barnum, where dreams defy gravity and ambition knows no limits. With his devoted wife Charity by his side, Barnum’s journey is a whirlwind of dazzling spectacle, daring ideas, and theatrical invention.

Lee Mead shot to fame on Any Dream Will Do, going on to star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked, and numerous West End productions. From reality TV stardom to leading man status, he steps into the spotlight – and onto the tightrope – as P.T. Barnum on the 2026 UK tour.

At selected venues, the role of P.T. Barnum will be performed by Lee Mead, with Matt Rawle taking over the part for the remainder of the run.

Featuring a phenomenal cast of 20+ actor-musicians, breathtaking circus acts, and over 150 instruments played live on stage, Barnum is a musical celebration of imagination, artistry, and bold showmanship.

With music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart, and a book by Mark Bramble, the score bursts with show-stopping numbers including Join the Circus, The Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band, and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.

WHAT IS BARNUM ABOUT?

Barnum is the original musical that inspired the legend behind The Greatest Showman. Long before Hugh Jackman brought P.T. Barnum to the big screen, this bold and colourful stage show told the story of the world’s most famous impresario — the man who turned spectacle into an artform.

Blending theatre with circus, the musical follows P.T. Barnum’s rise from small-town dreamer to global showman, with the steadfast Charity Barnum by his side. Featuring dazzling acrobatics, live music, and unforgettable songs, Barnum celebrates the thrill — and cost — of dreaming big.

If you loved The Greatest Showman, you’ll be captivated by the musical that started it all.

BARNUM MUSICAL CAST - UK TOUR

LEE MEAD and MATT RAWLE will star as P.T. Barnum
at selected performances  (see listings for details)

Barnum UK Tour Lee Mead
Matt Rawle Barnum UK Tour

BARNUM MUSICAL VIDEO TRAILER

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