Motown The Musical (London)
THE SONGS. THE SOUND. THE STORY.
Motown follows the story of Berry Gordy and the creation of Motown Records. The story begins on the evening of the 25th anniversary of the music records empire in 1983, with Berry reflecting upon his journey so far and career.
Berry recalls the times when he was a kid and dreamt of one day making people as happy and proud as his childhood hero, the boxer Joe Louis.
Having grown into a talented adult, inspired by his passion of music and with hopes of ending the racial division in the music industry, Berry borrowed $800 from his family, went from featherweight boxer to heavyweight music mogul, discovering and launching the careers of Diana Ross and the Supremes, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye and many more.
Playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre and featuring an eighteen-piece live orchestra, playing 50 Motown tracks including "My Girl", "Dancing In The Street", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", Motown The Musical is a musical sensation with real soul - Book your tickets today!
- Access Information
For Accessibility information please contact 020 7379 5399
- Address
Shaftesbury Avenue, LONDON
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds available after purchase.
- Delivery Method
Collect at the venue on the day (the venue may require a form of ID)
- Duration
2h45m (including interval)
- Good To Know
STALLS
There are 22 stairs from the front door entrance down to side of Stalls row L & M There are 24 stairs from the hall down to front Stalls, side of row B & C There are 15 stairs up from the back staircase of the Stalls.
Row M has extra leg room as there is a walkway between row L & M
GRAND CIRCLE
There are 34 stairs from the disabled toilet up to the GC. Then 2 more steps per row. If you were to go to row J, at the back, it is an extra 23 stairs. Total of stairs from ground level (RC level) to back of GC is 57.
ROYAL CIRCLE
There are no stairs to the side of front row, and only a few steps to other rows.
- How Does It Work
You will receive a confirmation email after booking to present to the box office on arrival.
- News
- Songs
Motown features all the greatest hits of the Motown era, including the ones by Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Diana Ross, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Mary Wells, Smokey Robinson, Martha & The Vandellas and much more!
- Suitable For Children
Age restriction 11+
- When Can I Go
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm
Thursday and Saturday Matinee at 2:30pm- Where Do I Go
210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8DP
By Tube- Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Covent Garden
By Bus-1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242- Who Can I Contact?
If you have any queries, please email customerservices@ingresso.co.uk
Shaftesbury Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue, LONDON
Latest critic reviews
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A triumphant, lavish show. You may well see people dancing in the street
The Telegraph
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The music is so thrillingly and beautifully rendered, this jukebox trip down memory lane just can't fail.
The Stage
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What's not to like? A hit on Broadway, this chronicle-cum-celebration of Tamla Motown arrives in the West End complete with faithful and dynamic re-creations of some of the greatest pieces of soul pop ever recorded.
The Times
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Motown breaks free of the normal constraints of a jukebox musical. It is a joyous, exuberant celebration of life, of challenge and ultimately of success.
British Theatre
