Families are in for a magical treat this Autumn half-term as Magical Merlin returns to London’s West End for a strictly limited run.
Presented by Perform Productions, the enchanting mini-musical will play daytime performances at St. Martin’s Theatre from Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November 2025.
Set in the mythical world of Ancient Britain, Magical Merlin follows the legendary wizard as he embarks on a daring quest to protect baby King Arthur from the wicked Morgan Le Fay.
With the help of Sir Lancelot and Princess Guinevere, Merlin must outwit dragons, dive into the waters of The Lady of the Lake, and stop Morgan before she turns the royal baby into a hamster.
Bursting with catchy songs, dazzling choreography and laugh-out-loud moments, Magical Merlin is a celebration of friendship, courage, and believing in yourself.
The creative team includes Writer and Director Will Barnett, Choreographer Aimee Leigh, Musical Director Annemarie Lewis Thomas, Designer Ryan Dawson Laight, Sound Designer Tom Marshall, and Lighting Designer Jack Weir. Production Management is by Felix Davies.
The cast of professional performers is yet to be announced.
Perform Productions is led by Lucy Quick and Will Barnett, the team behind the sold-out 2022 West End runs of Jungle Rumble and Magical Merlin.
They are also the founders of Perform, one of the UK’s leading drama schools for 4–12-year-olds. This term, Perform’s classes for 4–7s will be themed around Magical Merlin, bringing the magic of the stage into the classroom.
In 2023, Perform hosted Perform in the Park, a six-week theatre festival at Coram’s Fields, further cementing their reputation for high-quality family entertainment.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
