Top Hat London tickets – Award-winning musical experience

As effervescent as the finest champagne, Top Hat is back in London with a dazzling new stage adaptation of Irving Berlin’s classic musical at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in the Southbank Centre. 

Inspired by the beloved film, this sparkling production bursts with spectacular choreography, witty dialogue and lavish costumes. 

Step into the spotlight and relive the magic of the golden age of musicals! With dazzling performances, timeless tunes and show-stopping glamour, this is the theatre show everyone will be talking about this festive season. 

Tickets are flying - secure yours now and be part of the celebration before it's too late!  

Top Hat at Southbank Centre 

The sensational production of Irving Berlin’s Top Hat has been making waves this summer at Chichester Festival Theatre, preparing for a tour across the UK before taking residency for the festive season at London’s Southbank Centre. 

Top Hat, hailed as one of the finest musical productions in West End history and famed for winning the 2013 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, is an adaptation of the 1935 film that starred Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Now, this timeless favourite returns to the stage in a sparkling new production for a limited run at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre 

What to expect from Top Hat 

Top Hat is pure old-school glamour, bursting with tap dancing and theatrical sparkle. This dazzling revival brings the 1935 RKO motion picture centre stage once more, whisking audiences back to Hollywood’s golden years. 

A classic Hollywood romance on stage 

Meet Broadway star Jerry Travers as he arrives in London to open a new show – only to find himself falling head over heels for fashion model Dale Tremont. Determined to win her heart, Jerry is ready to do whatever it takes… except Dale has mistaken him for another man, Horace Hardwick. What follows is a whirlwind of mix-ups and delightful comical situations paired with witty dialogues.  

Stunning choreography and lavish costumes 

The London Top Hat Musical production features dazzling choreography – a fitting tribute for a musical often branded as one of the greatest dance celebrations – under the direction of three times Tony award winning director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes). Expect sweeping ballroom numbers, high-energy tap routines and art deco splendour, whisking you from grand hotel lobbies to the romantic canals of Venice and beyond. 

And nothing catches the spotlight quite like the costumes: sharply tailored suits, shimmering ball gowns and the signature top hats and tails, all bringing a burst of 1930s extravagance to the stage. 

The London cast 

Broadway star Phillip Attmore (Hello, Dolly!, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) steps into the shoes of Jerry Travers. He’s joined by Lucy St Louis, fresh from playing Glinda in Wicked the Musical, now dazzling as fashion model Dale Tremont. Lucy will share the role with Amara Okereke, known for standout performances in Les Misérables and My Fair Lady. 

Clive Carter (Moulin Rouge!, Come From Away) takes on the role of Horace Hardwick, alongside Sally Ann Triplett (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, The Witches, Oklahoma!) as Madge Hardwick. James Clyde (Matilda The Musical, Macbeth) appears as Bates, while Alex Gibson-Giorgio (Sinatra the Musical, Zorro the Musical) brings flair to Alberto Beddini. 

Irving Berlin’s timeless soundtrack 

This joyous musical bursts with Irving Berlin’s greatest hits, brought to life on stage by Matthew White and Howard Jacques. Expect timeless numbers including Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance and the ever-stylish Puttin’ on the Ritz. 

Book tickets for Top Hat at the Southbank Centre 

Tickets for Top Hat will soon be available to book with Visit London using the booking button on this page. Make sure to come back later to this page to make your booking.

You’ll be able to check availability, choose your preferred seats and see ticket prices for this strictly limited festive run. 

Are there accessible seating options available? 

Front stalls are step-free and accessible via the Royal Festival Foyer’s JCB lift, with six wheelchair spaces located in row A of the front stalls, as well as additional accessible seats in the rear stalls, rows AA, accessed through the Artist’s Entrance. 

If you need assistance getting to your seat or want to book a wheelchair space, be sure to notify the theatre in advance. Don’t forget to join the free Access Scheme for full details on all accessibility services offered by the Southbank Centre. 

Show details and Southbank Centre information 

Performance dates and times 

Top Hat is showing at the Southbank Centre for a strictly limited run, from 12 December until 17 January.  

Evening shows are taking place Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm. Matinees are scheduled Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. Performance times vary during Christmas week, so please make sure to check timings when booking your ticket. 

Southbank Centre venue details 

Southbank Centre is located on South Bank by Belvedere Road (SE1 8XX), close to the London Eye and the National Theatre. Top Hat is shown at the Queen Elizabeth Hall within the Southbank Centre

How to get to the Southbank Centre: 

• Underground – Waterloo (Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines) and Embankment (District and Circle lines) are the closest tube stations, both within walking distance to the venue. 
• Bus – Several bus routes stop nearby on Waterloo Bridge (1, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, N1, N68, N171, N343 and X68), located 100 meters away from Southbank Centre. 
• Boat – Take one of the Thames Clipper RB1 river bus services stopping by the London Eye Pier, which departs every 20 minutes. 
• Cycling – Rent a Santander Cycles bike and head to Belvedere Road 2 where you can find the nearest Santander Cycles dock. 

How long is the show? 

Top Hat is two hours and 30 minutes long, including an interval. 

Is Top Hat suitable for children? 

The musical is recommended for anyone eight years old and above, with any child under 12 years old to be accompanied by an adult. 

Please note this production may include depictions of smoking.  

What are the other top shows to see in London? 

Dive into Berlin’s 1930s underground music scene with Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, featuring electrifying performances that blend a passionate love story with jaw-dropping acrobatics. Or escape to Paris with the gothic romance Phantom of the Opera, as soprano Christine is haunted by a mysterious masked figure.