Benjamin Button: The New Musical That Took the West End by Surprise

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has been reimagined for the stage — and it’s taken the West End by storm.

Filmed at the Ambassadors Theatre, Rhiannon Jones speaks with Matt Burns and Darren Clark, part of the award-winning creative team behind the new musical adaptation. They discuss how the show transformed from a three-hour indie production into a slick, Olivier-winning triumph — all while staying rooted in the heart and soul of a Cornish village.

Set in a mythic harbour town, this musical blends heartbreak and humour, turning the story of a man aging backwards into a moving, magical, and musical experience. With actor-musicians playing nearly 40 instruments live on stage, it’s a theatrical feat that defies convention and captures imaginations.

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to the Ambassadors Theatre
00:18 – 3 Olivier Awards: Did They Expect It?
00:43 – The Power of a Resident Musical Director
01:14 – Why Set It in Cornwall?
01:53 – From 3 Hours to Streamlined Brilliance
02:31 – The Mythical Village Setting
03:23 – Making the “Outlandish” Story Work
04:09 – Actor-Musicians & 40 Instruments
04:35 – Playing the Low Whistle
05:07 – Composing Joy and Tragedy Together
05:47 – On Making It to the West End
06:17 – The Journey from Humble Beginnings
06:41 – Farewell from the Team

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