Elf - The Musical
Ages: 4+
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Aldwych Theatre
(Holborn/Covent Garden) Aldwych London
Elf - The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and his step-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Coming to Houston after two huge seasons on Broadway, this musical delight is joyous fun for the whole family!
Elf - The Musical - 2025 - West End Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Elf - The Musical
Review: ‘Elf the Musical’ falls short of capturing the magic of the movie
5 / 10
The musical follows the same beats as the film, which doesn’t leave room for the plot itself to be the primary driver of capturing the audience’s attention. Under direction by Philip Wm. McKinley (restaged for tour by Dave Solomon) the jokes are plentiful, but they don’t land firmly enough in the hands of Ducat, who doesn’t have the comedic timing or pleasantly off-kilter stage presence of the role’s originator.
Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at Broadway In Chicago
7 / 10
Ducat’s boundless energy makes ELF extra cheery in this national tour. On the whole, I thought Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin’s book was more distinctive than Matthew Skylar and Chad Beguelin’s songs. Meehan and Martin capture the film’s “sincere with a wink” energy in the spoken dialogue. Beguelin’s lyrics are functional, but mainly forgettable.
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Interview: 'It's Just A Really Special Show': Actor Joel Montague on Working With His Wife and Feeling Christmassy in ELF THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - November 25, 2025
by Kat Mokrynski - November 25, 2025
Elf the Musical, an adaptation of the hit film starring Will Ferrell, has returned to the West End for the Christmas season, with Joel Montague taking on the role of Buddy the Elf. The show follows Buddy as he leaves the North Pole to find his human father after discovering that he is actually not an elf like everyone else.
Photos: Inside ELF THE MUSICAL Gala Night in London
by Stephi Wild - November 7, 2025
by Stephi Wild - November 7, 2025
All new photos have been released from the gala night for ELF the Musical on 6 November. In attendance were Dani Dyer, Faye Tozer, Juliet Mayhew, Rob Madge, Vanessa Feltz and Ranj Singh amongst others. Check out the photos here!
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL Now Playing at the Aldwych Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2025
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2025
All new photos have been released from ELF the Musical, which is now in performances at the Aldwych Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL Gears Up for Christmas at The Aldwych Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - October 7, 2025
by A.A. Cristi - October 7, 2025
Rehearsal photos have been released for ELF The Musical, returning to London’s Aldwych Theatre for a limited holiday run, starring Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and Aled Jones.
Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and Aled Jones MBE Will Lead ELF THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre
by Stephi Wild - September 11, 2025
by Stephi Wild - September 11, 2025
In just over 7 weeks, Christmas will come early to the Aldwych Theatre when Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aled Jones MBE will star in the smash hit musical ELF as Buddy, Jovie and Walter Hobbs respectively.
Elf - The Musical History
Other Productions of Elf - The Musical
| 2010 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2012 | US Tour |
NETworks National Tour US Tour |
| 2012 | Broadway |
Broadway Return Production Broadway |
| 2013 | US Tour |
NETworks National Tour US Tour |
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| 2015 | US Tour |
2015 Holiday Tour US Tour |
| 2017 | Off-Broadway |
Madison Square Garden Return Engagement Off-Broadway |
| 2022 | US Tour |
US Holiday Tour US Tour |
| 2024 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Production Broadway |
| 2025 | West End |
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