Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Book Tickets Now

See Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre, on Denman Street just behind Piccadilly Circus in the heart of the West End.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Highlights

Iconic film adaption staged in a vibrant, mixed-genre musical format.

Produced by a renowned team of award-winning directors, choreographers, and performers.

Enjoy the thrilling atmosphere of West End’s Piccadilly Theatre.

Immerse yourself in a dazzling performance full of romance, extravagance, and emotional celebration.

Suitable for audiences aged 12 and older with multiple showtimes throughout the week.

Good to Know About Moulin Rouge! The Musical

The show runs about 2 hours 45 minutes: That includes one interval of around 20 minutes.

Recommended for ages 12 and over: Due to mature themes, and children under 5 are not admitted into the auditorium.

The production uses intense theatrical effects: Strobe lighting, flashing effects, theatrical smoke and loud bangs feature throughout, along with the on-stage appearance of firearms.

The score is a 70-song jukebox mash-up: More than 70 pop hits, credited to over 160 songwriters, blend classic film-era numbers with newer chart hits.

Doors open 90 minutes before curtain: The on-site Piano Bar also opens to ticket holders at the same time.

Step-free access uses a separate entrance: A platform lift from the Sherwood Street entrance reaches the auditorium, and wheelchair spaces are available inside.

The theatre has no public lift: Aside from the step-free route via Sherwood Street, all other levels are reached using the building’s internal staircases.

A cloakroom is available for a charge: It takes coats, luggage and pushchairs, and opens one hour before the show.

About Moulin Rouge! The Musical

The company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical performing on stage at the Piccadilly Theatre

Based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film of the same name, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is set in Paris in 1899. It follows Christian, a young American writer who falls for Satine, star performer of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, while club owner Harold Zidler's need for money and a wealthy Duke's pursuit of Satine complicate their romance. Unknown to Christian, Satine is dying of tuberculosis, and the story builds to her sacrificing her own happiness to protect him before the truth is revealed during the final performance.

The West End production is led by director Alex Timbers, choreographer Sonya Tayeh, scenic designer Derek McLane and costume designer Catherine Zuber.

Interesting Facts About Moulin Rouge! The Musical

The score is built from more than 70 pop songs credited to over 160 songwriters, mixing film-era numbers like "Come What May" with newer hits from artists including Adele, Katy Perry, Sia, Rihanna and Beyoncé.

The Broadway production opened on 25 July 2019 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York.

Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical won 10 Tony Awards from 14 nominations at the 2021 ceremony, including Best Musical.

The West End production opened at the Piccadilly Theatre on 20 January 2022.

Catherine Zuber won the Olivier Award for Best Costume Design in 2022 for the London production.

A rotating windmill and a giant blue elephant are built into the theatre's boxes as fixed set pieces, not moving props.

The real Moulin Rouge cabaret that inspired the film and musical opened in Paris on 6 October 1889, founded by Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler.

The Piccadilly Theatre's auditorium is bathed in red light to match its ruby velvet seats and curtains, with a neon sign and chandeliers built into the set.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Highlights in Pictures

The company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical performing an ensemble number at the Piccadilly Theatre

Alistair Brammer performing as Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Piccadilly Theatre

16 Denman Street, London, W1D 7DY, just behind Piccadilly Circus in the heart of the West End

Around 1,200 seats across three levels: Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle

Designed by architects Bertie Crewe and Edward A. Stone, with an Art Deco interior by Marc-Henri Levy and Gaston Laverdet

Opened on 27 April 1928 with the musical Blue Eyes; today operated by ATG Entertainment

Getting There

By Tube
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By Tube

Piccadilly Circus station, served by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines, is less than a two-minute walk from the theatre entrance.

Leicester Square station, about a seven-minute walk away, offers additional connections via the Northern and Piccadilly lines.
Charing Cross, the nearest National Rail and Overground station, is about 13 minutes' walk, or one stop away on the Bakerloo line.

Piccadilly Theatre - Facilities and Accessibility

Bars and kiosks are located on the Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle, selling merchandise, programmes and drinks before the show and during the interval. The theatre's 1928 design has no public lift, so every level besides the step-free route is reached via internal staircases.

Step-free access is via a platform lift from a separate entrance on Sherwood Street, and wheelchair spaces are available in the auditorium.
Accessible toilets are located in the Champagne Bar on the Stalls level and beside the Sherwood Street entrance.
Hearing assistance is provided through the Sennheiser MobileConnect Wi-Fi system, usable via the free app on your own phone or with headsets borrowed at the theatre.

FAQs about Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Piccadilly Theatre

What is Moulin Rouge! The Musical about?

Based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film of the same name, the musical is set in Paris in 1899 and follows Christian, a young American writer, as he falls for Satine, star performer of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, while club owner Harold Zidler and a wealthy Duke both have their own stakes in her future.

How long is Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, including one interval of around 20 minutes.

What age guidance applies to Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Recommended for ages 12 and over due to mature themes. Children under 5 are not admitted into the auditorium.

Are there content warnings for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Yes. The production uses strobe lighting, flashing effects, theatrical smoke, loud bangs and the on-stage appearance of firearms.

What music is in Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

The score blends more than 70 pop songs credited to over 160 songwriters, combining film-era numbers like "Come What May" with newer hits from artists including Adele, Katy Perry, Sia, Rihanna and Beyoncé.

What time can I arrive before the show?

Doors open 90 minutes before curtain, and the on-site Piano Bar opens to ticket holders at the same time.

What happens if I arrive late to Moulin Rouge! The Musical?

Latecomers are held at the auditorium doors and admitted at a suitable break in the performance, generally within about 10 minutes.

Is the Piccadilly Theatre step-free accessible?

Yes. A platform lift from a separate entrance on Sherwood Street reaches the auditorium, and wheelchair spaces are available inside.

Is there hearing assistance at the Piccadilly Theatre?

Yes, through the Sennheiser MobileConnect Wi-Fi system, used via a free app on your own phone or with headsets borrowed at the theatre.

Is there a cloakroom at the Piccadilly Theatre?

Yes, for a charge. It takes coats, luggage and pushchairs and opens one hour before the show.

What is the nearest tube station to the Piccadilly Theatre?

Piccadilly Circus, served by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines, is less than a two-minute walk from the theatre.

Is there parking near the Piccadilly Theatre?

The theatre sits inside London's Congestion Charge zone and the Ultra Low Emission Zone. Nearby options include NCP Brewer Street, Q-Park Leicester Square and Cavendish London Car Park.