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2020 marks two years since the most popular bio-musical in recent memory hit the West End. Having now just extended until 5 June 2021TINA The Tina Turner Musical is just the ticket for the perfect London outing once theatres reopen again. Here are all your frequently asked questions about The Tina Turner Musical answered to get you ready for the grand return of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll!



Where is the Tina Turner musical on in London?

<p><span style="color:#000000"><em><strong>TINA: The Tina Turner Musical</strong> </em>is currently running at the</span> <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/18/aldwych-theatre.aspx"><strong>Aldwych Theatre in London&#39;s West End</strong></a>.</p>

<br/> Who stars in Tina Turner musical?

<p><span style="color:#000000">The 2020 <em>Tina Turner </em>London musical cast stars <strong>Aisha Jawando</strong> as Tina Turner, <strong>Jammy Kasongo</strong> as Ike Turner, <strong>Joe Evans </strong>as Phil Spector/Terry Britten, <strong>Irene Myrtle Forrester</strong> as Gran Georgeanna, <strong>Chanel Haynes</strong> as Tina Turner for certain performances, <strong>Francesca Jackson </strong>as Rhonda Graam, <strong>Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky</strong> as Alline Bullock / Ikette, <strong>Garmon Rhys</strong> as Roger Davies, <strong>Joseph Richardson</strong> as Erwin Bach, <strong>Lucy Vandi </strong>as Zelma Bullock, <strong>Chris Grahamson</strong> as Carpenter / Martyn Wyre, <strong>Matt Mills </strong>as Richard Bullock, and <strong>Posi Morakinyo</strong> as Raymond Hill.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">The cast of TINA is completed by ensemble members <strong>Lori Barker</strong>, <strong>Daniella Bowen</strong>, <strong>Samara Casteallo</strong>, <strong>Paul Mukembo</strong>, <strong>Mia Musak</strong>, <strong>Anu Ogunmefun</strong>, and <strong>Alex Okoampa</strong>, along with swings<strong> Derek Aidoo</strong>, <strong>Joshua Da Costa</strong>, <strong>Livvy Evans</strong>, <strong>Raquel Jones</strong>,<strong> Deearna McLean</strong>, <strong>Saran Webb</strong>, <strong>Samuel J Weir</strong>, and <strong>Michael Woolston-Thomas</strong>.</span></p>

<br/> Will the Tina Turner musical go on tour?

<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">So far no official plans for a UK tour of</span><em>&nbsp;TINA The Tina Turner Musical&nbsp;</em><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">have been announced. However, the show does have international runs in Hamburg (Germany), on Broadway, and in Utrecht (Netherlands).</span></p>

<br/> Is Tina Turner The Musical cancelled?

<p><span style="color:#000000">Despite coronavirus shutting down West End theatres until at least mid-summer 2020, <em>TINA</em> is not one of the musicals that will be affected permanently and is one of many major London&nbsp;productions expected to resume performances once theatres reopen.</span></p>

<br/> Where to get Tina Turner musical cheap tickets?

<p><span style="color:#000000">The best tickets for <em>TINA The Musical</em> can be booked through London Theatre Direct with the <strong>cheapest tickets available for &pound;12</strong>. Get the best seats at the <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/18/aldwych-theatre.aspx"><strong>Aldwych Theatre</strong></a> when you try our interactive seating plan.</span></p>

<br/> Is Tina Turner The Musical any good?

<p><span style="color:#000000"><em>TINA</em> may just be Tina Turner&#39;s biography complete with jukebox musical vibes, but there&#39;s no denying&nbsp;that the legendary singer&#39;s&nbsp;story and music really know how to steal the show and take your breath away. The musical has received five-star reviews all across the board and is a West End favourite among audiences and critics alike.</span></p>

<br/> How long is Tina Turner The Musical in London?

<p><span style="color:#000000">The runtime for <em>TINA The Tina Turner Musical </em>is <strong>approximately 3 hours </strong>including an interval. Those attending matinee performances of TINA at the Aldwych at 2.30pm&nbsp;should expect to get out at about 5.30pm. Evening performances on Tuesdays at 7pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7.30pm finish at about 10pm and 10.30pm respectively.</span></p>

<br/> What songs are in the Tina Turner musical?

<p><span style="color:#000000"><em>TINA The Tina Turner Musical </em>includes many of the eponymous&nbsp;star&#39;s greatest hits, including the Act I&nbsp;songs&nbsp;&quot;Nutbush City Limits&quot;, &quot;Don&#39;t Turn Around&quot;, &quot;Shake a Tail Feather&quot;, &quot;The Hunter&quot;, &quot;Matchbox&quot;, &quot;It&#39;s Gonna Work Out Fine&quot;, &quot;A Fool in Love&quot;, &quot;Let&#39;s Stay Together&quot;, &quot;Better Be Good to Me&quot;, &quot;I Want To Take You Higher&quot;, &quot;River Deep Mountain High&quot;, &quot;Be Tender with Me Baby&quot;, &quot;Proud Mary&quot;, &quot;I Don&#39;t Wanna Fight&quot; and the Act II&nbsp;songs&nbsp;&quot;Private Dancer&quot;, &quot;Disco Inferno&quot;, &quot;Open Arms&quot;, &quot;I Can&#39;t Stand the Rain&quot;, &quot;Tonight&quot;, &quot;What&#39;s Love Got to Do With It?&quot;, &quot;We Don&#39;t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)&quot;, &quot;The Best&rdquo;, &quot;Nutbush City Limits (Reprise)&quot;, and &quot;Proud Mary (Reprise)&quot;.</span></p>

<br/> What is Tina Turner The Musical about?

<p><span style="color:#000000"><em>TINA </em>follows the true-life story of Tina Turner, magically told through her greatest chart-topping hits. Born as&nbsp;<strong>Anna Mae Bullock</strong> in Nutbush, Tennessee, Tina could have hardly believed that one day she&#39;d grow up to be the Queen of Rock &#39;n&#39; Roll. Follow the many ups and downs of Tina Turner&#39;s singing career, from humble beginnings to being catapulted&nbsp;into superstardom. She&#39;ll never know how you watched her from the shadows as a child.</span></p>

<br/> Who is the lead in Tina Turner The Musical?

<p><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Adrienne Warren</strong> originated the role of <strong>Tina Turner</strong> in both the West End and on Broadway. The London cast of <em>TINA </em>is now led by <strong>Aisha Jawando</strong>, whose stage credits include the titular role in <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/4313/cinderella-tickets.aspx"><strong><em>Cinderella</em></strong></a> (Hackney Empire), Pilar in<em> Legally Blonde</em> (Monaco), and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/9/the-lion-king-tickets.aspx"><strong><em>The Lion King</em></strong></a> <span style="color:#000000">at the</span> <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/9/lyceum-theatre.aspx"><strong>Lyceum Theatre</strong></a><span style="color:#000000">.</span></p>

<br/> What are the best restaurants near Tina Turner musical?

<p><span style="color:#000000">The best restaurants near the Aldwych Theatre, home of the Tina Turner musical, include The Delaunay, The Waldorf Hilton, Good Godfrey&#39;s, Augustus Harris, Indigo Restaurant, and Cote Brasserie, just to name a few. There are also plenty of fast food options nearby if you are short on time for a pre-theatre dining experience.</span></p>

<br/> Does Tina Turner like the musical about her?

<p><span style="color:#000000">Tina Turner is actually partly behind the West End musical about her life and attended the world premiere at the Aldwych in 2018. The star admitted she was a perfectionist and found it difficult at first to see someone else do what she did best for 40 years. But upon seeing the final product, Tina couldn&#39;t be more of a &quot;proud Mary&quot; for the production and was blown away by Adrienne Warren&#39;s performance.</span></p>

<br/> What are some hotels near Tina Turner musical London?

<p><span style="color:#000000">Hotels near <em>Tina Turner The Musical </em>at London&#39;s Aldwych Theatre include The Waldorf Hilton Hotel, ME London, Strand Palace, The Savoy, Club Quarter&#39;s Lincoln&#39;s Inn Fields, Rosewood London, Amba Hotel Charing Cross, Thistle Holborn&nbsp;The Kingsley, and Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street</span></p>

<br/> Who wrote Tina Turner The Musical?

<p><span style="color:#000000"><em>TINA The Tina Turner Musical</em> features a book written by <strong>Kees Prins</strong>, <strong>Katori Hall</strong>, and <strong>Frank Ketelaar</strong>. The show&#39;s soundtrack includes&nbsp;Tina Turner&#39;s greatest hits written by various artists.</span></p>

<br/> When did the Tina Turner musical open in London?

<p><span style="color:#000000"><em>TINA</em> opened for previews at the Aldwych Theatre in London on 21 March 2018 and received its official <strong>world premiere on 17 April </strong>of that same year with Adrienne Warren in the starring role.</span></p> <div style="background:#eee; border:1px solid #ccc; padding:5px 10px"><span style="color:rgb(77, 81, 86)">🎟️&nbsp;</span><span style="color:#000000"><a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2589/tina-the-tina-turner-musical-tickets.aspx"><strong>Book tickets for <em>TINA The Tina Turner Musical </em>London here from &pound;12 and up</strong></a>.</span></div>


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