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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
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
*Starring Matt Rawle as P.T. Barnum*
Tue 17 Mar – Sat 21 Mar 2026
Tue 10 Mar – Sat 14 Mar 2026
Tue 03 Mar – Sat 07 Mar 2026
Tue 24 Feb – Sat 28 Feb 2026
Tue 10 Feb – Sat 14 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 MUSICAL VIDEO TRAILER
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