Barnum: The Circus Musical is coming to Torquay

The Princess Theatre, Torquay have announced that Barnum: The Circus Musical will be playing the Torquay Stage in August 2026 as part of it's UK Tour!

Matt Rawle (Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables) will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for! 

Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Matt Rawle steps into Barnum’s shoes and on to the tightrope!

Barnum runs at the Princess Theatre, Torquay Tue 25 Aug - Sat 29 Aug 2026.

Tickets on sale now at ATGTICKETS.COM/Torquay