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Lee Mead stars as the world's greatest showman!

Bill Kenwright Ltd presents the Watermill Theatre production of Barnum - The Circus Musical.

Music by Cy Coleman | Lyrics by Michael Stewart | Book by Mark Bramble

Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum's life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.

West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Lee shot to stardom with his breakout win on Any Dream Will Do and acclaimed performances in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked, and Legally Blonde.

Starring alongside Lee are Monique Young (Mary Poppins) as Charity Barnum, Penny Ashmore (Dr Strangelove) as Jenny Lind, Dominique Planter (The Lion King) as Joice Heth, and Fergus Rattigan (The Wizard of Oz) as General Tom Thumb.

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Barnum - The Circus Musical

Type:Musical

Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 7RA

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Season (30 June 2026 - 4 July 2026)

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