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Tina Turner Musical – West End

  • 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: Book your Tina Turner Musical Tickets today!.

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Tina The Musical Reviews

5 star ratingBreath taking Outstanding Performances by all - so engaging dealt with a very emotive and challenging situation but managed to achieve the right level of biographic storytelling and combine with amazing singing... read moreOutstanding Performances by all - so engaging dealt with a very emotive and challenging situation but managed to achieve the right level of biographic storytelling and combine with amazing singing and dancing the energy was incredible - standing ovations well deserved - was one of the best musicals I have seen, so lovely to share this experience with friends - the ending was really special- Thank you for the beautiful brilliant memories made
2 row seats! Prefect
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2/26/2023
5 star ratingAmazing performance Simply the best better than all the rest the vocals were outstanding the young Tina has an amazing future ahead of her
2/21/2023
5 star ratingTerrific Tina! I took my best friend to see the matinée performance of Tina this week and the wonderful Karis Anderson was playing the lead role. I have seen Karis before when... read moreI took my best friend to see the matinée performance of Tina this week and the wonderful Karis Anderson was playing the lead role. I have seen Karis before when she played the lead in Motown in Oxford and she was brilliant but West-End theatre is obviously a different league and she absolutely did not disappoint. It is as though this role is made for her - the voice, the mannerisms and her vocals were all absolutely fantastic! All of the actors were excellent, especially the two young ladies who play young Tina. We were mesmerised throughout this brilliant, true life story and were up dancing at the end! Our mid row dress circle seats provided a very good view, although the theatre seats are a little snug. I highly recommend seeing this show, whether you are a fan of Tina Turner or not. Even better if you are lucky enough to see Karis Anderson playing the lead role. Enjoy! read less
2/17/2023
5 star ratingWow wow wow Wow is all I can say. The best show I’ve ever seen the whole story was incredible. The lady who played Tina was breathtaking. Can’t wait to come and see... read moreWow is all I can say. The best show I’ve ever seen the whole story was incredible. The lady who played Tina was breathtaking. Can’t wait to come and see this again. Don’t let it pass you bye and not see it read less
2/17/2023
5 star ratingSuperb Absolutely fabulous show. Worth ever penny - best show I’ve seen :). Actress playing Tina was outstanding! Brilliant. Would highly recommend.
2/12/2023
5 star rating'Simply the Best' My two daughters and I recently went to a matinee performance of Tina, WOW it was amazing. The vocals from all the cast were brilliant, their performances were also fantastic,... read moreMy two daughters and I recently went to a matinee performance of Tina, WOW it was amazing. The vocals from all the cast were brilliant, their performances were also fantastic, the whole show from beginning to end was just spellbinding. The actress who played Tina was spot on with Tina's unique mannerisms and her vocals were excellent. Probably the best West End show I have seen, brilliant!!! read less
2/05/2023
5 star ratingWow wow wow What can I say it was amazing from start to finish, I have never been to show before and I had heard that this was the one to see!! I... read moreWhat can I say it was amazing from start to finish, I have never been to show before and I had heard that this was the one to see!! I was not disappointed. Loved every minute the time flew by and I didn’t want it to end.

The show, the set, the cast were fantastic. The theatre was great not too big. I suffer with anxiety and was worried I would be overwhelmed by it all but everyone was so welcoming and I instantly felt relaxed. I told one of the people who work there that I suffer with anxiety and they immediately made me feel relaxed, sorry I didn’t get your name but thank you .

If you have never been to a show then I would recommend this one in a heart beat!

Thank you for such a great afternoon.
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1/29/2023
5 star ratingIncredible, simply the best! Incredible, this show is a must see, I’ve seen a lot & this tops them all.
We paid £60 for last minute tickets, a bit more than we wanted, but we’ll...
read moreIncredible, this show is a must see, I’ve seen a lot & this tops them all.
We paid £60 for last minute tickets, a bit more than we wanted, but we’ll worth the money.
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1/28/2023
5 star ratingAstonishing..amazing.. beautiful. The best show I have ever seen , and I have seen them all. Every single person in the show give 100%. The actor/singer playing Tina the day we... read moreThe best show I have ever seen , and I have seen them all. Every single person in the show give 100%. The actor/singer playing Tina the day we went (23/1/23) was astonishing , she could have been Tina. I can't say enough about this show. It is poignant, some parts hard to watch but wow it is one hell of a show. I am going back asap to see it again. read less
1/24/2023
5 star ratingFabulous!! Absolutely amazing! Kristina love who is Tina turner was fantastic. When she sings her tones in her voice also sometimes sounded like Jennifer Hudson! But overall wow great show great... read moreAbsolutely amazing! Kristina love who is Tina turner was fantastic. When she sings her tones in her voice also sometimes sounded like Jennifer Hudson! But overall wow great show great story on stage about Tina’s life. Anyone who loves Tina like I do go and watch this great performance. read less
1/22/2023
5 star ratingAbsolutely fantastic night! Uplifting fun and interesting. Great performance especially Tina and husband! All cast amazi Fantastic cast, Tina amazing set design was outstanding uplifting great night out would definitely recommend it. Best show I have every seen!
1/20/2023
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
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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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Tina Turner Musical London

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Choose your seats via our live booking platform. Once payment is completed, you will receive an email confirmation with your booking reference number and eTickets.

Upon arrival at the venue, display the eTickets on your phone or show the box office a printed ticket.

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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