Miss Saigon tickets
About Miss Saigon
Don’t miss Miss Saigon, Boublil and Schönberg’s musical about love, sacrifice, and the weight of survival at the Prince Edward Theatre. Book Miss Saigon tickets on TodayTix.
Miss Saigon is a musical set in the final days of the Vietnam War, where 17-year-old Kim is forced to work in a bar controlled by the Engineer. It is there that she meets Chris, an American GI whom she finds herself falling madly in love with.
But their relationship is shattered by the fall of Saigon, which separates them before Chris can learn that Kim is pregnant with their child. Three years later, Kim is raising their son, desperately hoping to find Chris again. She is determined to secure a better future for her child. The musical causes audiences to consider the devastating choices we are asked to make.
Miss Saigon returns to London in this new production directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, featuring songs such as “The Heat is On in Saigon” and “The Movie in My Mind.”
Run time
2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
13th May, 2027
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, 19, 38; (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N5, N19, N20, N38; (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N29, N41, N279
Car park: Chinatown (3mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Charing Cross Road until you reach the crossroads with Shaftesbury Avenue. Passing the Palace Theatre, take Langley Mow on the left and follow it on.
More information about Miss Saigon
Miss Saigon premiered in London at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 1989, where the original production ran for more than a decade. It would later open on Broadway in 1991 and quickly went on to become an international phenomenon.
Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg created the musical following the success of Les Misérables, drawing inspiration from the tragic framework of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly while setting the scene in Vietnam during the 1970s.
Miss Saigon in London is directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, he is joined by co-choreographers Chrissie Cartwright and Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. Andrew D. Edwards designed the set and costumes; Bruno Poet designed the lighting; Adam Fisher handled sound; and George Reeve handled video design.
This production also features new orchestrations by Stephen Metcalfe, based on William David Brohn’s original work, with additional lyrics by Michael Mahler. This also marks the musical’s first London engagement since its previous West End revival closed in 2016.
What to watch for
- The original Broadway production ran for over 4,000 performances after it opened in 1991.
- Lea Salonga won the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical in 1990 for her role as Kim. She also became the first Asian actress to win a Tony Award in 1991.
- Miss Saigon has been performed in more than 30 countries and has been translated into 15 languages.
- More than 38 million people worldwide have seen Miss Saigon.
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is Miss Saigon about?
Don’t miss Miss Saigon, Boublil and Schönberg’s musical about love, sacrifice, and the weight of survival at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Is Miss Saigon playing in the West End or Off-West End?
Miss Saigon is West End.
How do you get tickets for Miss Saigon?
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Which theatre is Miss Saigon at?
Miss Saigon is at London's Prince Edward Theatre, which is located at 28 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4HS.
What is the running time of Miss Saigon?
Miss Saigon runs for 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
What is the age recommendation for Miss Saigon?
Ages 14+.
How much are tickets for Miss Saigon?
Miss Saigon tickets start at £23.
Is Miss Saigon good?
Miss Saigon gives audiences musical theatre on an enormous scale, pairing Boublil and Schönberg’s powerful score with a gorgeous story of love and sacrifice. This production brings the musical back to London after more than a decade, offering both longtime fans and brand-new audiences the opportunity to experience this devastating story live.