Thanks to the success of last year’s event and the demand for its return, Official London Theatre is excited to announce that Musical Con is returning this autumn!
ExCel London will once again host the event that proved such a hit with stage lovers nationwide. For two days only, you can witness all the music, workshops, and interviews first hand – plus it’s a chance to get your hands on official production merchandise!
A wealth of talent is signed up to make guest appearances at the convention that runs on October 21st and 22nd, including Aimee Atkinson, Trevor Dion Nicholas, Sophie Evans, Alice Fearn, Ben Forster, Shanay Holmes, Lucie Jones, Jon Robyns, Jodie Steele, Miriam Teak Lee, and Layton Williams.
That’s not all; you can expect stars from cinema to show their faces at Musical Con too, namely Alisha Weir and Meesha Garbett from Matilda The Musical.
Lucie Jones, ambassador of the event, spoke of her excitement: ‘Musical Con is a place where all of the fans, of all different musicals, can come together under one roof and celebrate something that we all love. I’m so excited to see people in their favourite cosplay, taking part in a workshop, or just meeting someone they love!’.
It’s your chance to meet the performers who’ve made you laugh, cry, or punch the air with joy. These names include Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Bronte Barbe, Courtney Bowman, Tom Francis, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Dom Hartley Harris, Holly Anne Hull, Cassidy Janson, Aisha Jawando, Hannah Lowther, Grace Mout, Joel Montague, Natalie May Paris, Josh Piterman, SVN, Ivano Turco, Tosh Wanogho-Maud, Rachel Wooding, Michael Xavier, and plenty of others.
Matilda star Alisha Weir quoted ‘Musical Con is so important because it inspires other kids and gives them the hope and determination to be who they want to be and do what they love.’
It’s time to get the sewing material out! The quality of the cosplay was outstanding last year and attendees will be looking to impress even more this year. This, along with competitions, fan interactions with performers, and singalongs, makes this an event you can’t miss out on this year if you’re a theatre lover!
Many love Musical Con because it allows independent handicraft makers to showcase their products and talents, and sell them to the general public.
And, if you needed any more convincing, this year has the exciting addition of an all-day cinema showing back-to-back musicals in their film adaptations!
We recorded Official London Theatre’s day at the inaugural event for you to check out. Check out all the fun from giving guests the chance to hold an Olivier Award to promoting discount tickets at 2022’s edition here.
The Society of London, the charity which operates Official London Theatre, supports West End Musical Productions in delivering the now-annual event.
Head of Marketing for The Society of London, Emma De Souza, stated: ‘We are delighted to support this incredible convention which we look forward to becoming a staple of the West End’s annual events calendar, celebrating our world-leading theatre industry and its devoted audience.’
Don’t miss out on what is sure to be another blockbuster weekend! Purchase your tickets here.