ELF THE MUSICAL - Production Images Released
Emmie Newitt
31 October, 2025, 12:31
Christmas has come early with the arrival of production images from Elf The Musical! The musical, inspired by the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit starring Will Ferrell, is now back in the West End for the first time since 2023 for a limited run over the festive period.
Joel Montague as Buddy, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jovie (Centre) with cast in ELF the Musical. Photo by Matt Crockett
Joel Montague, who recently starred in the West End production of The Great Gatsby, leads as the beloved Buddy alongside Carrie Hope Fletcher (Calamity Jane) as Jovie.
Also in the cast are Rosanna Hyland (Back to the Future: the Musical) as Emily Hobbs, Martyn Ellis (Wicked, The Lion King) as Santa/Mr Greenway, Lucinda Lawrence(9 to 5) as Deb and Dermot Canavan (Fiddler on the Roof) as Store Manager with Mollie Cleere, Farirayi Garaba, Sophie Pourret, Lucy Rice, Biancha Szynal, Kyle Cox, Zack Guest, Ryan Jupp, Dominic Lamb and Danny Nattrass. The cast is completed by Sophie Camble, Amy Punter, Samuel John Humphreys and Michael Tyler as swings.
The role of Michael Hobbs will be played by Ayrton English, Max Garlick, Harry Georgiou and Samuel Sturge.
Elf The Musical follows Buddy, a human who was raised at the North Pole believing he's an elf. But when he discovers his true identity, he travels to New York City in search of his real father and spreads Christmas cheer. Along the way, Buddy’s childlike spirit and enthusiasm help a cynical world rediscover the joy of the holiday season.
A heartwarming comedy show perfect for the whole family, Elf The Musical plays at the Aldwych Theatre until 3 January 2026.
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