HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Book HAMILTON tickets in London on TodayTix.
Hamilton has book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is directed by Thomas Kail, with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire and is based on Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton.
Winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
19th August, 2021
27th September, 2025
Ages 10+. Children under 16 must be accompanied and sat next to an adult ticketholder (18+). Children under the age of 3 won't be admitted. Everyone must have their own ticket to enter.
By: Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by the book Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
Songs by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Director: Thomas Kail
Choreography: Andy Blankenbuehler
Producer: Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater, Cameron Mackintosh
Cast list: Alex Sawyer (as Alexander Hamilton), Adam J. Bernard (as Alexander Hamilton alternate), Jay Perry (as Aaron Burr), Emily-Mae (as Angelica Schuyler), Nathania Ong (as Eliza Hamilton), Simbi Akande (as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds), Thomas Vernal (as George Washington), Lemuel Knights (as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson), Jordan Castle (as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison), Jordan Benjamin (as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton), Joel Montague (as King George III)
Design: David Korins
Costume: Paul Tazewell
Lighting: Howell Binkley
Sound: Nevin Steinberg
Location: West End
Railway station: Victoria
Bus numbers: (Victoria Street) 11, 24, 44, 52, 148, 211, 436, 507, C1; (Victoria Station) 2, 16, 36, 38, 73, 82, 170, 185, C2, C10
Night bus numbers: (Victoria Street) 24, 148, N2, N11, N16, N44, N52, N136; (Victoria Station) 36, N38, N73, C2
Car park: Semley Place (12mins)
Directions from tube: (2mins) The theatre is on the Wilton Road bend and can be seen from the station.
The Hamilton musical, based on the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton continues to take the world by storm. The epic sung-through musical details the life of the first Secretary of the Treasury in exquisite fashion and you’ll be humming the songs for days on end.
If you’ve never read about the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, buckle up for a musical history lesson you’ll never forget. Throughout Hamilton, you’ll meet all the important players including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison as they create a government and country. Not everyone is best pleased though, with King George III making appearances for a hilarious British vs. American rivalry.
The Hamilton musical is a 21st-century cultural phenomenon. Its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda was catapulted to superstardom after playing the title role on Broadway. It’s also made stars of its original West End cast too, including Giles Terera and Jamael Westman. So go back in time to 18th-century America and witness the musical theatre marvel that is Hamilton in London.
Be in the room where it happens and catch Lin-Manuel Miranda's multi-award-winning show in the West End. Hamilton revolutionises the stage with a dynamic retelling of the ten-dollar founding father, Alexander Hamilton, through a catchy cross-genre score that blends various musical styles.
Hamilton runs for 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
Hamilton is at London's Victoria Palace Theatre, which is located at Victoria Palace , 79 Victoria Street , London, SW1E 5EA.
Hamilton tickets start at £23.
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Hamilton features forty-six songs in total, including “My Shot,” “The Schuyler Sisters,” and “You’ll Be Back.” The original cast recording won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album in 2016.
Lin-Manuel Miranda (In The Heights, Moana, Encanto) is the creator, composer, and lyricist of Hamilton. Miranda spent seven years writing the show, and also performed in the original cast as the title character. He later returned to reprise his role in a special benefit performance in Puerto Rico, with the proceeds going to support the Hispanic Federation and Flamboyan Arts Fund.
Thomas Kail (In The Heights) directed the musical Hamilton. He won a Tony Award for his work on the show.
Hamilton is appropriate for ages 10+ due to the strong language in the show. Children under the age of 4 will not be permitted into the venue. An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16.
Hamilton is a groundbreaking musical that tells the history of America’s Founding Fathers to the backdrop of a hip-hop-infused score. London Theatre praised the show stating, “Hamilton captures the heartbeat and heartbreak of a nation trying to find itself.”
Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States, was a key figure in shaping the nation. He served as the first Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington, advocating for a strong federal government, financial stability, and a national banking system. His legacy includes contributions to The Federalist Papers and efforts to establish the U.S. Mint. Hamilton's influence extended to politics, economics, and government structure, leaving a significant mark on American history.
Hamilton in London is a transfer of the original production from New York. There are no differences in the show's content, and the same creative team worked on both productions.
Hamilton draws its inspiration from Ron Chernow's biography "Alexander Hamilton." The musical's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, weaves history and music together to tell the story of Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton, based on the detailed account provided by Chernow's biography.
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