The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live tickets
About The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live
Don’t miss Douglas Adams’ beloved sci-fi comedy series, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, as it comes to life on stage this November in an extraordinary new immersive production. Book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy tickets on TodayTix.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a play in which, seconds before Earth is destroyed to make way for an intergalactic bypass, do-gooder human Arthur Dent escapes into space with his suspiciously un-human friend, Ford Prefect. Their quest for the meaning of life quickly becomes a galaxy-hopping odyssey that involves creatures with two heads, dolphins, and Marvin, a robot experiencing chronic depression.
Adapted for the stage by Adams’ protégé, Arvind Ethan David, and co-directed by Simon Evans (Staged, Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright), Georgia Clarke-Day (Monopoly Lifesized, The Traitors: Live Experience), and David Frias-Robles (Taskmaster: The Live Experience, Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright), this imaginative live experience transforms the cult classic into a theatrical event packed with comedy and interstellar imagination.
Run time
1hr 30min. No Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
15th November, 2025
End date
15th February, 2026
Such a lovely quirky and fun show! The immersive aspect makes it so fun and the energy from the wonderful actors is contagious highly recommend!
A loose pulling together of the opening scenes of the original television series, focusing on the imminent destruction of earth. The show is interactive but does not heavily rely on audience participation.
Great immersive experience. The actors do a great job interacting with the audience.
Venue
Riverside Studios
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Kensington (Olympia)
Underground station: Hammersmith
Bus numbers: (Hammersmith Bridge Road) 72
Car park: Hammersmith Town Hall Car Park
More information about The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy has become one of the most iconic works of modern British comedy. Douglas Adams’ mix of satire, philosophy, and absurdist humour has inspired countless adaptations, and this live performance brings his vision closer to audiences than ever before.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in London is a production that leads audiences through an interactive journey that begins in a pub and extends far into the cosmos, merging live performance with music, puppetry, and visual spectacle. Expect to see familiar faces and hear familiar voices, including Tamsin Greig, Lenora Crichlow, and Sanjeev Bhaskar.
This production also boasts a masterful creative team, including costume design by Susan Kulkarni, lighting design by Aiden Bromley, and sound design and composing by Ed Lewis.
Brilliantly imaginative and ever-existential, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is both an ode to Douglas Adams’ universe and a night of theatre unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before.
What to watch for
- Douglas Adams chose the number 42 entirely at random as the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy began as a BBC radio series before being adapted to literature, film, and the stage.
- NASA named an asteroid 18610 Arthurdent in honour of the series' hero.
- Every copy of the in-universe Guide reads "DON'T PANIC" in large, friendly letters.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live about?
Don’t miss Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as it comes to life in a spectacular new immersive production this November. Created by Adams’ protégé Arvind Ethan David, and directed by Simon Evans, Georgia Clarke-Day, and David Frias-Robles, this cosmic adventure blends out-of-this-world comedy with pure imagination like never before.
How do you get tickets for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live?
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What is the running time of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live runs for 1hr 30min. No Interval.
Which theatre is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live at?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live is at London's Riverside Studios, which is located at 101 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9BN.
What is the age recommendation for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live?
Ages 12+.
Who wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The original story was written by Douglas Adams, and Arvind Ethan David adapted it for stage.
Who directed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
Simon Evans, Georgia Clarke-Day, and David Frias-Robles direct the show.
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy appropriate for kids?
This play is ideal for those ages 12 and above.
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy good?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is wickedly brilliant and reverently silly. It's a show that captures the humour and wonder of Douglas Adams' imagination with dazzling designs and immersive storytelling, and it's the ultimate night out for fans of science fiction and absurdity. It's sure to be a night audiences won't forget.
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