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Experience the outrageously funny nine-time Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece from the creators of South Park.

The Book of Mormon

Highlights

Watch the multi-award-winning musical comedy created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone (South Park), and Robert Lopez (Avenue Q).

Follow the wildly funny adventures of two Mormon missionaries sent on an unlikely assignment in Uganda.

Experience an internationally acclaimed production that earned nine Tony Awards and four Olivier Awards, including Best Musical.

Good to Know about The Book of Mormon

Explicit adult themes and language: The production contains frequent profanity, crude humor, and mature themes, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

Strict minimum age restriction: Children under 15 years old are strongly discouraged from attending, and under-fives are strictly prohibited from entering the venue.

Prince of Wales Theatre home: The musical is staged exclusively at the Prince of Wales Theatre, located just steps away from Leicester Square tube station.

Show running time: The total running time is approximately two hours and thirty minutes, which includes one 15-minute intermission.

High-impact sensory elements: The performance incorporates sudden loud sound effects, flashing lights, and theatrical haze throughout the show.

Strict latecomer policy: Late arrivals will be held in the foyer and only permitted inside during a suitable break in the performance.

About The Book of Mormon

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the minds behind South Park, made this one with Avenue Q's Robert Lopez, and it's been packing houses in the West End since its London opening in 2013.

Two Mormon missionaries get sent to a village in northern Uganda: Elder Price, an overachiever who's sure he's destined for something big, and Elder Cunningham, an awkward kid who can't stop lying. Their training doesn't hold up against a village dealing with poverty, warlords, and disease, so Cunningham starts inventing his own gospel out of whatever pop culture he remembers.

The show has won nine Tonys and four Oliviers, and it manages to be two things at once: crude and sincere, built on old-school musical theatre craft with tap numbers and songs that stick, and a heart that's real underneath the jokes.

Interesting Facts about The Book of Mormon

Trey Parker and Matt Stone decided to write a musical about Joseph Smith after meeting Robert Lopez while attending a performance of his puppet musical Avenue Q.

The creative trio spent seven years developing the show, traveling to Salt Lake City to conduct personal interviews with current and former Mormon missionaries.

The original 2011 Broadway production broke the house record at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre 49 times during its historic initial run.

The show's flagship song Hello! features a real door chime sound effect played live by the orchestra for every single doorbell ring.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints famously bought advertisement space in the show's playbills featuring the slogan "You've seen the play, now read the book."

In 2013, the West End opening at the Prince of Wales Theatre set the record for the highest single-day sales total in London theatre history.

Matt Stone and Trey Parker voiced several of the dynamic sound effects heard throughout the show, including the voice of God.

The Book of Mormon - Highlights in Pictures

Prince of Wales Theatre

Designed by architect Robert Cromie and opened in 1937, the venue features a distinctive Streamline Moderne Art Deco interior complete with a prominent illuminated exterior canopy.

With a total capacity of roughly 1,160 seats across just two main levels, the auditorium offers exceptionally close and clear sightlines from nearly every seat.

Situated on Coventry Street directly between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, the theatre sits at the absolute geographic center of West End entertainment and nightlife.

Getting There

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By Tube

The venue is exceptionally easy to reach via public transit.

It is located less than a two-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus Station (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines) and just a three-minute walk from Leicester Square Station (Northern and Piccadilly lines).

Prince of Wales Theatre - Facilities and Accessibility

Level entrance is provided directly from Coventry Street into the main foyer and ground-floor Stalls without navigating any stairs.
Dedicated wheelchair-accessible spaces are located at the rear of the Stalls level, accompanied by adjacent companion seating and step-free transfer options.
The venue lacks a public passenger lift to the upper level, meaning access to the Circle requires navigating approximately 70 steps.
Multiple licensed refreshment bars are available throughout the venue, including a step-free bar space easily accessed by the basement lift.
An infrared hearing loop system is installed in the auditorium, alongside smartphone support for audio description and captioning services.

FAQs about The Book of Mormon at Prince of Wales Theatre

What is the recommended age for watching the musical?

The show is recommended for audiences aged 15 and over due to strong language and adult themes, while children under five are strictly prohibited.

How long is the total running time of the performance?

The performance runs for approximately two hours and 30 minutes, which includes one 15-minute intermission.

What time do the theatre doors open before the show starts?

The theatre doors and concession bars open 45 minutes prior to the scheduled curtain time for ticket checks and security screening.

Does the theatre have a cloakroom for large luggage?

The venue operates a limited cloakroom for coats and small bags, but large travel suitcases and oversized backpacks cannot be accepted.

Are step-free access seats available at the venue?

Step-free access is available directly into the Stalls section from Coventry Street, where dedicated wheelchair spaces are located.