The Highwayman - A New British Musical
A fierce musical ride through love, larceny and 17th century debauchery!
He’s a dashing rogue, undeniably charming and admirers fall over themselves for him. But beneath the wink and the smile lies a self-proclaimed sociopath, The Highwayman.
Prepare yourself for a full-throttle musical gallop through the grimy underbelly of 1600s England, where love is as dangerous as a back-alley brawl.
Along the way we meet a cast of richly drawn restoration rogues and romantics – from a mysterious conquistador to a rip-roaring East End landlady, and even special guest appearances by Nell Gwynn and King Charles II himself…
Join us for a tub-thumping pub sing-along where a live band reimagines tavern tunes and folk ballads in super contemporary arrangements, painting the picture of this devastating love story in and amongst the crime ridden filth.
The Highwayman is a wildly entertaining, tragically romantic story that holds a mirror to our own messy, modern world. It’s about longing for better while trying to run from the worst of our past.
Grab your tankard and come along for the ride of your life!
Scroll down the page to book tickets to the run at New Wolsey Theatre (12th – 14th Sept) and Theatre Royal Bury St. Edmunds (2nd – 5th Oct 2024)
Content Guidance
The Highwayman is a story of hope and survival. The characters in the musical live and die in the criminal underclass of London and Suffolk in the 1600s. In their lives they have encountered abuse, neglect, violence, infanticide, domestic violence, self harm and suicide, so please be prepared for these subjects to be tackled during the show.
Co-Presented with Norwich Theatre
We’re proud to be co-presenting The Highwayman with Norwich Theatre. The show opened at Norwich Theatre Playhouse on 14th August, 2024, and received standing ovations and glowing reviews from audiences. Scroll down the page to see more production photos from Norwich.
“A fantastic show with some incredible singing from a very strong cast.”
“Powerful, fast-moving, emotional and brilliantly performed.”
“That standing ovation was so well-deserved.”
“It was absolutely brilliant. Fantastic performance.”
“If you get the chance, you must go!”
"Heartfelt and punchy" - West end best friend
"The best musical I have seen in many years" - st albans times
Watch the cast of The Highwayman performing the title song, with piano accompaniment by Musical Director, Adam Morris.
Promotional Imagery
Production Photos - At Norwich Theatre
Cast of The Highwayman
Download show programme
Click the button below to download a free, printable .PDF programme.
