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Performance Dates

6 December 2017 - 5 May 2018

Trafalgar Theatre

Run time: 2hr 50min (including interval)

Includes interval

Top Rated Show

Reviewers highly rate this show

4.7

128 reviews

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British musical The Grinning Man, which debuted at Bristol Old Vic last year, has announced it will run at Trafalgar Studios from 6 December.

Directed by Tom Morris (War Horse), artistic director at Bristol Old Vic, the new musical is based on the novel The Man Who Laughs by Victor Hugo, and is about a new act at the Stokes Croft fair - a hideously beautiful man. The show was nominated for Best Regional Production at the WhatsOnStage Awards.

Louis Maskell, Sean Kingsley, Ewan Black and Sanne den Besten starring, with music from Tim Phillips and Marc Teitler with lyrics by Carl Grose, Morris, Phillips and Teitler.

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Content

Recommended for brave 12 year olds and above. Please note this play contains dark subject matter with some scenes of a sexual nature, violence and swearing.

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Group Pricing

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Recent Reviews

4.7
128 reviews

Latest The Grinning Man News

Extra seats released for the macabre smash-hit musical The Grinning Man

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Extra seats released for the macabre smash-hit musical The Grinning Man

Have a look at how this critically-acclaimed production is faring with London audiences! The "simply beautiful, utterly brilliant" (Bristol 24/7) production featuring the "best British score in years" (What's On Stage) has just announced extra seats, which are readily available through 5 May 2018.

20 Mar, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

Discover the magical yet dark world of The Grinning Man

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Discover the magical yet dark world of The Grinning Man

Just what exactly is hiding behind Grinpayne's mysterious grin? Perhaps it's all the show's rave reviews! See why the critics are going mad about this tragicomic musical.

8 Mar, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

The Grinning Man announces West End extension

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The Grinning Man announces West End extension

The Grinning Man has announced an extension of its run at Trafalgar Studios until 14 April, 2018.

10 Jan, 2018 | By Sarah Gengenbach

The Grinning Man: deserves a permanent home in the West End

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The Grinning Man: deserves a permanent home in the West End

Even though The Grinning Man is an adaptation of an old fairy tale, this British musical is an enchanting combination of new and old. As soon as you step into Trafalgar Studios, you are immersed in Victorian London and completely captivated until the final curtain. The preset of The Grinning Man’s hideous smile stretches over the audience, giving you an immediate flavour of what is to come and you are welcomed by musical performers, inviting you into the circus. To put it simply, as soon as you arrive, you are hooked.

3 Jan, 2018 | By Lucy Beirne

Shows You Won't Find in Santa's Stocking

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Shows You Won't Find in Santa's Stocking

What’s more perfect than theatre at Christmas? It’s the ideal date and an amazing way to spend time with family. Of course, you’ll be looking at the big shows for your trip to the West End or more than likely a Christmas themed play/musical. Whether you’re looking to buy theatre tickets as Christmas gifts or you’re hoping to receive them, here are some shows you probably won’t expect to find.

15 Dec, 2017 | By Jade Ali

The Grinning Man launch event

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The Grinning Man launch event

After it’s critically acclaimed run at Bristol Old Vic, The Grinning Man opened its doors to a lucky few for an exclusive peek on how the show is shaping up prior to its run at Trafalgar Studios. It did not disappoint.

22 Nov, 2017 | By Lucy Beirne

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