Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is a groundbreaking concept album and live spectacular based on H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi novel.
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5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 Friday | 10 Saturday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh18:00 Contact venue for tickets | 11 Sunday |
12 | 13 Tuesday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne18:30 Contact venue for tickets | 14 Wednesday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds York Barbican, York18:30 Contact venue for tickets | 15 Thursday | 16 | 17 Saturday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Matinee New Theatre Oxford, Oxford14:00 Contact venue for tickets Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds New Theatre Oxford, Oxford19:00 Contact venue for tickets | 18 Sunday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester19:00 Contact venue for tickets |
19 Monday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool18:30 Contact venue for tickets | 20 | 21 Wednesday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham19:00 Contact venue for tickets | 22 Thursday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton18:30 Contact venue for tickets | 23 Friday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Bath Forum, Bath18:30 Contact venue for tickets | 24 Saturday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Eventim Apollo, London19:00 Contact venue for tickets | 25 |
26 Monday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Plymouth Arena, Plymouth18:30 Contact venue for tickets | 27 Tuesday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Swansea Building Society Arena, Swansea18:00 Contact venue for tickets | 28 Wednesday Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth18:30 Contact venue for tickets | 29 Thursday | 30 | 31 Saturday |
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Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is a groundbreaking concept album and live spectacular based on H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi novel. Originally released in (1978), Jeff Wayne’s adaptation combines progressive rock, orchestral composition, and dramatic narration to tell the story of a Martian invasion of Earth. Featuring iconic performances from Richard Burton as the Journalist, Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues on "Forever Autumn," and David Essex on "Brave New World," the album became a huge success, earning multi-platinum status and spawning a dedicated fanbase. Its haunting motif, "The Eve of the War," remains one of the most recognisable pieces of music in rock history.
Beyond the album, The War of The Worlds has evolved into an awe-inspiring live experience, featuring cutting-edge visuals, pyrotechnics, and state-of-the-art effects. The immersive stage production has toured the UK multiple times, bringing Jeff Wayne’s vision to life with holographic performances, a full orchestra, and the iconic, towering Martian Fighting Machine. Decades after its release, The War of the Worlds remains a unique fusion of music, storytelling, and theatre, captivating audiences and cementing its place as one of the most ambitious musical projects ever created.
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