Backbeat Theatre Tickets

Backbeat is now open at London's Duke of York's Theatre!

Backbeat is the story of how The Beatles 'became' The Beatles - when John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe embarked on their journey from the famous docks of Liverpool to search for success in the seedy red light district of Hamburg.

The compelling triangular relationship between the band's original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe, the striking German photographer Astrid Kirchherr with whom he fell in love, and his best friend John Lennon, became an intrinsic part of The Beatles' story - and put them on an unstoppable trajectory onto the world stage.

Directed by the award-winning David Leveaux, Backbeat features all-time rock 'n' roll classics including Love Me Do, PS I Love You, Twist and Shout, I Saw Her Standing There, Rock 'N' Roll Music, Long Tall Sally, Please Mr Postman and Money - live on stage as performed by 'The Beatles'.

'Heartbreaking, ridiculously funny and closing with a stonking set of rock 'n' roll standards, this show has it all.'
- Daily Star

'Excellent - a dynamic blast of a production'
- The Independent

'The Beatles are back in town. Backbeat is a back-story to cherish'
- The Evening Standard

'A striking, absorbing play with music. Imaginative, thrilling and startling'
- Time Out

'A dynamic blast of a production'
- The Independent

Show Information

Booking from: Saturday, 24th September 2011

Booking until: Saturday, 18th February 2012

Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2:30pm

Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7:30pm

Theatre Information

Theatre: Duke of York's

Address: St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG

Directions: Take the Piccadilly or Northern Line to Leicester Square station. Exit onto Charing Cross Road. The theatre is approximately 5 minutes walk.

Location Map

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