Inspired by the beloved 2003 festive film that starred Will Ferrell, the production returns to the West End for the first time since it last played at the Dominion Theatre in 2023.
Joel Montague in rehearsals for ELF the Musical. Photo by Danny Kaan
It's not just Santa that has been busy - so have the cast of Elf The Musical ahead of their first performance at the Aldwych Theatre later this month.
Joel Montague, who recently starred in the West End production of The Great Gatsby, will lead 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 from 28 October to 3 January 2026.
