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Musical Con, The West End’s first ever musical theatre fan convention is coming to London and is brand new for 2022. The entire musical theatre community is coming together under one roof for the first time for a weekend-long celebration of all things musical at ExCel London this October.
The debut Musical Con is jam packed full of events and things to do. Dubbed as being “for the fans”, the weekend offers competitions for attendees including “Cosplay”, “Star of Musical Con”, and “Lip Sync”, as well as opportunities to:
Enjoy performances, meet and greets, photo and signing ops and epic cast reunions. Get all the backstage goss and be the first to know with interviews, Q & A’s, discussion panels and show spotlights.
Come and celebrate with Cosplay, fan meets, lip-sync battles and sing-alongs. Enjoy some “instaworthy” photo opportunities and discover exclusive merchandise and ticketing offers.
Discover a huge selection of workshops, masterclasses and talks run by industry professionals. Learn about getting into musical theatre and network with schools and colleges. There’s even a chance to perform on the main stage!
The Main Stage is the beating heart of Con! See unique performances, cast reunions and get all the backstage goss with show spotlights, important talks led by an all-star panel, Q&As, interviews and games. Don’t miss our iCONic opening and closing ceremonies!
The Back Stage is the place for more intimate conversations including panels about the issues affecting the industry and talks from leading creatives.
Take a singing masterclass with Alice Fearn or a dance workshop with Layton Williams! At Musical Con you will get the chance to learn from your favourite pros! All dance Workshops are £10 and vocal and acting Masterclasses are £15 and are subject to availability. VIP and Priority ticket holders receive a booking link via email in advance of general release. To attend you will need a Musical Con ticket for the appropriate day and are required to book your session in advance. On the day arrive at the workshop or masterclass 15 mins before the start time with your ticket and wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Our second release of workshops will open soon!
Have you ever waited at stage door to get your favourite star to autograph your programme only to find you have missed them? Or maybe you’ve dreamed of getting the perfect photo with your stage fave? At Musical Con, you can enjoy autograph or photo experiences at our very own Stage Door!
Photo and autograph experiences will be available to pre-book on a first come first served basis and will be released to VIP and Priority ticket holders first.
Stage Door Experience – Autograph: £20 includes 2x Autographs, 1x Official Musical Con Poster
*Please note: The ticket holder is responsible for bringing along the 2 items they wish to be signed.
Stage Door Experience – Photo & Autograph: £30 includes 1x Professional Photograph (Print and Digital), 1x Autographed Musical Con Branded Display Wallet
To ensure all of our attendees are in with a chance of meeting their favourite star we will be giving all ticket holders the opportunity to win a select, limited number of Stage Door Experiences by entering our Stage Door lottery on October 10th! Keep an eye on our socials for announcements!
*Please note: No selfies will be permitted at any Stage Door Experience.
Explore Theatreland to meet the shows and experience unique photo opportunities, splash out in the marketplace on independent fan art and collectables, meet exhibitors from all facets of musical theatre and generally immerse yourself in the wonderful world of musicals.
Find your tribe and share your passion at fan meetups! Meet likeminded theatre fans and geek out over your favourite shows. At Musical Con, you’re the star of the show! This is for the fans.
Meet Musical Con’s superstar Ambassadors.
Aimie Atkinson | Trevor Dion Nicholas | Omari Douglas | Kerry Ellis | Alice Fearn | Ben Forster | Shanay Holmes | Jenna Russell | Jodie Steele | Layton Williams
Many more guests are yet to be announced, with a full schedule to be released prior to the convention. At present, there are upwards of 65 special guests, making this an impressive group with many well-known artists and creatives from roles across the board. See all the guests announced so far.
There are a variety of ticket options available, with a day pass for a single day’s access priced at £45, the full weekend pass at £79.
Priority passes cost £89 and include priority access to book autographs, photo opportunities and workshops. The most expensive VIP pass is £195, and includes access to the VIP main stage viewing area, VIP access to book autographs, photo opportunities and workshops, VIP lanyard and goody bag, plus a Musical Con T-shirt.
There are also opportunities for arts and entertainment professionals to sponsor or exhibit at the event, with full details available on the official website.
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