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THE
STORY

Tina Turner Musical

  • Theatre

    Aldwych Theatre

  • Duration

    165 minutes

  • Age Restrictions

    6+ years

If ever a pop star merited a jukebox musical, it is the extraordinary Tina Turner. In addition to a voice that could blow the roof of any theatre, the powerhouse pop star has a back story to match the strength of her back catalogue.

In Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall’s hands, Tina: the Musical becomes much more than your standard story of pop stardom. She and director Phyllida Lloyd (‘Mamma Mia’) elevate it into a quasi pop-rock opera, aware that Turner’s life marries tragedy and triumph, all mapped against America’s history of racial division and discrimination.

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Born in Nutbush Tennessee under the name Anna Mae Bullock, she’s first seen unleashing an outrageous voice at the local community church to her mother Zelma’s embarrassment. Given her parents’ turbulent relationship – her mother leaves home with her sister Aline – Anna Mae is bought up by her grandmother Georgeanna and, as a teenager, set to work in the cotton fields.

On visiting her mother and sister in St Louis, she’s spotted at a nightclub by the rising singer songwriter Ike Turner, who chances to hand her the mic mid-song and, blown away by her belt voice, signs her up for his backing band and, in time, as his wife. Anna Mae Bullock becomes Tina Turner.

The story of their marriage is well-documented, rife with drug and domestic abuse, but onstage, it lands with horrible force – and Hall’s book gives Ike’s charisma as much room as his cruelty. It is only on breaking free from their relationship, physically and emotionally bruised, that she starts to take flight on her own path to stardom.

Even so, Tina’s blessed with a score to send audiences soaring. A show that starts with the infectious exuberance of ‘Nutbush City Limits’ builds into a toe-tapping, lust-busting medley over the first half as hit after hit tumbles off the stage: ‘River Deep Mountain High’ raises the tempo and the temperature before ‘Proud Mary’ all but raises the roof.

These are the sort of songs that make a star turn inevitable and Tina – currently played by Nkeki Obi-Melekwe – is the sort of part actors enter pacts with the devil for: a feisty woman with a ferocious talent, fighting for her life in every sense. Every moment she unleashes her voice catches the audience off-guard and, as the second half goes more serious and more strident, working through classics like ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It?’, ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’ and, of course, ‘The Best’, Tina: The Musical only surpasses itself.

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Tina The Musical Reviews

4 star ratingChristmas Theatre Visit My daughter and I selected Tina tor a festive treat. The show was amazing, had the stalls booked. Organised pre theatre drinks and intermission drinks all well organised. Seats in... read moreMy daughter and I selected Tina tor a festive treat. The show was amazing, had the stalls booked. Organised pre theatre drinks and intermission drinks all well organised. Seats in the stalls are only designed for people shorter than 6ft in height. Floor supervisor very helpful offered a change in rows but option was to move 7 rows further back so declined was a nice offer however and showed the level of service from the theatre staff

Musical portrayed a great life of Tina history and how she become an inspirational solo artist of rock and roll.

Would definitely come back and see again. Thank you Aldwych Theatre.
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12/23/2022
5 star ratingMust do We attended 20 dec and experience was excellent.
Welcomed by door staff and tkt. checkers
who were friendly and welcoming.
Then visited bar area where prices were fair.
The show itself was...
read moreWe attended 20 dec and experience was excellent.
Welcomed by door staff and tkt. checkers
who were friendly and welcoming.
Then visited bar area where prices were fair.
The show itself was outstanding with 20 minute interval.
We were mixed aged family all enjoyed the show.
Great transport links and local restaurants.
Easy 5***** review.
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12/21/2022
5 star ratingHighly recommended I went to see the Tina turner show and I loved it. The show is fantastic and prepared with so many details i highly recommend to see the show!
12/17/2022
5 star ratingAMAZING! AMAZING! The best show I’ve seen (and I’ve seen a fair few). Great music, great energy and just a fabulous feel-good production. Go and see this show - you’re in... read moreAMAZING! The best show I’ve seen (and I’ve seen a fair few). Great music, great energy and just a fabulous feel-good production. Go and see this show - you’re in for a cracking night! read less
12/13/2022
5 star ratingWow!!!!! Absolutely amazing. I love musicals and this is by far one of the best i have ever seen. Great cast with superb talent
12/11/2022
5 star ratingAmazing production This was amazing great staff from minute we got there then the cast truly amazing took on such an journey that made me laugh cry and be completely absorbed into... read moreThis was amazing great staff from minute we got there then the cast truly amazing took on such an journey that made me laugh cry and be completely absorbed into the story. The voice of actress playing tina both young or old simply brilliant would recommend to anyone. read less
10/27/2022
5 star ratingBEST MUSICAL EVER!! I saw the Tina musical a few days ago with my parents and wasn’t expecting to love it as I wasn’t really a Tina Turner fan and just knew her... read moreI saw the Tina musical a few days ago with my parents and wasn’t expecting to love it as I wasn’t really a Tina Turner fan and just knew her main songs. But it was absolutely incredible and was the best musical I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot over the years. The actress who played Tina was insane - her voice was gorgeous, her energy was amazing and her acting was really incredible and charming. I honestly couldn’t recommend it enough - it’s simply the best ;) read less
10/22/2022
5 star ratingSimply the best! Fantastic show, talented actors and true to Tina's life story. Definitely worth seeing, we loved it. This theatre is super cute too!
10/04/2022
5 star ratingFabulous I wish I could watch it again. It was an amazing experience and sent shivers down my spine. Totally got into it and felt such admiration for how Tina... read moreI wish I could watch it again. It was an amazing experience and sent shivers down my spine. Totally got into it and felt such admiration for how Tina bettered herself. read less
9/25/2022
5 star ratingFantastic show would highly recommend Absolutely fantastic show! The lead person Tina was just amazing! The cast were brilliant in addition to the attentive staff who were very helpful with my mum who has disabilities.
9/25/2022
5 star ratingSimply The Best Second time swing this show and first time for my mother. My mother was blown away with the costumes and choreography. The show is phenomenal and a wonderful night out... read moreSecond time swing this show and first time for my mother. My mother was blown away with the costumes and choreography. The show is phenomenal and a wonderful night out that plays on all the emotions before the joyous finale which really makes you feel like Tina is singing just to you. Tina’s story is fascinating to say the least and the show brings across the troubles, the abuse and the incredible comeback, culminating in a finale that leaves you breathless. Recommend to anyone who loves a great live performance. Special credit to the lead performer, who has a voice that captures the juvenile Tina all the way through to her powerful voice we all know and love. Simply The Best! read less
9/23/2022
5 star ratingFantastic. This musical was really fantastic. We won tickets from a Sky competition and had Row B seats. These turned out to be the best seating area as you... read moreThis musical was really fantastic. We won tickets from a Sky competition and had Row B seats. These turned out to be the best seating area as you felt so close to the stage that you were drawn into it, so personal to you. We would recommend the musical to anyone that loves music. The singing and acting was off a very high standard and even the music is played live. The theatre was very impressive and because it's somewhat smaller than others, it made the experience all the better. Aisha Jawando who played Tina was exceptional. read less
9/20/2022
5 star ratingOutstanding performance I loved, loved, loved the show . So much talent , powerful voices . Outstanding performance . A must see . Downside , you can’t get up and sing and... read moreI loved, loved, loved the show . So much talent , powerful voices . Outstanding performance . A must see . Downside , you can’t get up and sing and dance as the music would have you do . Toilets modern , clean . Seats small and typical of the old theatres . read less
9/18/2022
5 star ratingTina is fantastic 👊 Tina was fantastic. The girl who plays Tina is amazing and you’d think it was actually her!!! The theatre is small but it’s worth the squash!!!

Go don’t miss it
9/17/2022
5 star ratingLondon Theatre Week September 2022 Great musical. We pick up 2 tickets for & £55 each in the stalls using London Theatre Week September 2022
9/05/2022
5 star ratingOutstanding If In London this show is worth seeing! We were in box B and had great seats, although the normal seats looked good anyway. The whole production is absolutely breathtaking..... read moreIf In London this show is worth seeing! We were in box B and had great seats, although the normal seats looked good anyway. The whole production is absolutely breathtaking.. thank for for an amazing experience! read less
8/29/2022
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CAST
CREATIVE

Cast and Creative

Cast

Aisha Jawando – Tina Turner
Jammy Kasongo – Ike Turner
Garmon Rhys – Roger Davies
Joseph Richardson – Erwin Bach
Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky – Alline /Ikette
Joe Evans – Phil Spector
Alice Bailey Johnson – Rhonda
Chanel Haynes – Tina 2
Matt Mills – Richard Bullock
Posi Morakinyo – Raymond Hill
Irene Forrester –  Gran Georgeanna
Maria Omakinwa – Zelma
Daniella Bowen – Ensemble

Creative

Anthony Van Laast – Choreographer
Mark Thompson – Set & Costume Designer
Nicholas Skilbeck – Musical Supervisor
Bruno Poet – Lighting Designer
Nevin Steinberg – Sound Designer
Ethan Popp – Orchestrator
Jeff Suff – Projection Designer
Pippa Ailon – Casting
Natalie Gallacher – Casting
Toby Higgins – Musical Director
Joop Van Den Ende – Producer
Jennifer Tang – Resident Director

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Which Theatre

Tina the musical is showing at the Aldwych Theatre, 49 Aldwych, London WC2B 4DF.

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Good to Know

Strobe lighting is used several times during the performance.

Age Recommendation

For ages six and above.

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