Top Hat
7 – 11 April 2026
Event details
You’re invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.
Based on the classic 1935 RKO movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat is a sparkling romantic cocktail laced with witty comedy, stunning choreography and tap-dancing brilliance, brought to life on stage with lavish sets and gorgeous costumes. Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, the immortal Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on the Ritz.
When Broadway star Jerry Travers arrives in London to open a new show, he crosses paths with model Dale Tremont whose beauty sleep is rudely interrupted by Jerry tap dancing in the hotel suite above hers. Instantly smitten, Jerry vows to abandon his bachelor life to win her – but the path of true love never does run smooth.
Put on your top hat, brush off your tails and let this joyous romantic musical comedy sweep you off your feet!
★★★★★‘Sparkling, joyous, blissfully effervescent’ Daily Mail
★★★★‘Ravishing musical taps immaculately off the silver screen’ The Guardian
★★★★‘Attmore’s tap-dancing skills shine’ The Times
★★★★★‘Brimming with vibrant energy and the iconic tap dancing that defines it’ Theatre South East
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Running Time
Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes inc, interval
Warnings
May contain smoking and haze effects.
Media
Further information
Discounts
Discounts do not apply to Friday and Saturday performances and do not apply to zone E unless otherwise stated. All discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time.
Executive Member 20% off two tickets on Tue 7 Apr 7.30pm or £6 off one ticket on top two prices Wed 8 – Sat 11
Executive Plus Member 20% off four tickets on Tue 7 Apr 7.30pm or £6 off two tickets on top two prices Wed 8 – Sat 11
Access Member £5.00 off. Applicable on Zone E.
Groups 10+ £5.00 off per ticket. Enquire now
Groups 20+ £6.00 off per ticket and one free with every twenty paid. Enquire now
School/Young Person’s Group 10+ All tickets £19.50 on Tue-Thu performances, plus one free supervisor with every twenty. Additional supervisors at full price. Applicable on Zone E. Enquire now
Young Person Under 16 £10.00 off
Extras
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a lovely pot of tea and delicious classic treats in a calm space of our historic Grade-II listed theatre. You don’t need to be seeing a show – but if you do have matinee tickets, we will get you to your seat on time!
VIP Experiences
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