Press Release: Monday 4 December 2023
Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds
2025 UK & Ireland Arena Tour Announced
The Spirit of Man Tour to hit the UK & Irelandfor a17-date (19 shows) arena tourinMarch - April 2025
Tickets on sale 10am Friday 8 December
https://myticket.co.uk/artists/jeff-wayne-s-the-war-of-the-worlds
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publicationof HG WELLS' darkVictorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.
The tour will again feature an exciting new casttobe announced over the coming months.
One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) returns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.
In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses.
Further details to be announced over the coming months.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds -a musical experiencenot to be missed.
Tickets on sale 10am Friday 8 December
https://myticket.co.uk/artists/jeff-wayne-s-the-war-of-the-worlds
Dates Include:
Fri 28 March Hull Connexin Live
Sun 30March 3Arena Dublin, Ireland
Tue 1 April Aberdeen P&J Live
Wed 02 April Glasgow OVO Hydro
Thu 03 April Leeds First Direct Arena
Sat 05 April Newcastle Utilita Arena
Sun 06 April Manchester Co-op Live
Tue 08 April Sheffield Utilita Arena
Wed 09 April Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Thu 10 AprilNottingham Motorpoint Arena
Sat 12 AprilBrighton Centre - matinee & evening
Sun 13 AprilBournemouth Int Centre
Mon 14 AprilBournemouth Int Centre
Wed 16 AprilCardiff Utilitia Arena
Thu 17 AprilCardiff Utilita Arena
Fri 18 AprilBirmingham Resorts World Arena
Sun 20 AprilLondon The O2 - matinee & evening
IMPORTANT NOTE: MUST ALWAYS BE WRITTENThe War Of The Worlds
(always include The at the beginning)
For more information:
https://thewaroftheworlds.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thewaroftheworlds
https://twitter.com/twotwofficial
https://www.instagram.com/twotw_official/
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
Based upon the classic science fiction story by HG Wells
Adapted by Doreen Wayne
Composed, arranged, conducted and produced by
Jeff Wayne
Lyrics by
Gary Osborne (‘Thunder Child', ‘The Spirit of Man', and ‘Brave New World'
Paul Vigrass and Gary Osborne (‘Forever Autumn')
Jeff Wayne (‘The Eve of The War' and ‘Life Begins Again')
The War of The Worlds:Jeff Wayne's musical version of HG Wells' classic novel ‘The War of The Worlds' is one of the best-selling musical works of all time. To date it has sold over 16 million records around the world and has been adapted into several foreign language versions. It has charted in no less than 22 countries, been number 1 in 11 of them and achieved gold or platinum status in all but 5, including 13 times platinum in the UK, 13 times platinum in Australia and 14 times platinum in New Zealand. The double album was re-imagined in 2012, called ‘JWMVofTWOTW: The New Generation' and featured Liam Neeson, Take That's Gary Barlow, Joss Stone, Kaiser Chief's Ricky Wilson and others. The musical work has toured globally since 2006 performing arenas such as London's O2 and Manchester Arena. JWMVofTWOTW played an extended Season in 2016 of 86 shows at The Dominion Theatre, London's West End and released an Audible Original Musical Drama starring Michael Sheen, Taron Egerton, Theo James and Adrian Edmondson in 2018. A multi-award-winning Immersive Experience, originally booked for a 3-month season, is now coming to the end of its 5thyear and has recently been extended for a further 2 years with an updated version set for February 2024.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of TWOTW - The Immersive Experience features VR, AR, holographic performances and live actors, all set to Jeff's iconic work.