Wilton's Music Hall has announced its ambitious Autumn 2025 season, running from September through January, promising a vibrant blend of historical charm and contemporary performance. The programme showcases an exciting array of genres, from cult cabaret and acclaimed vocal ensembles to magic, reimagined classics, and riotous comedy, featuring award-winning artists and thrilling new voices.
The season kicks off on September 2nd with The Salts and their "Songs from the Sea," a barnstorming celebration of maritime folk. This is swiftly followed by Dmytro Morykit's spellbinding live score for Fritz Lang's silent film masterpiece, Metropolis on September 3rd. West End magician Ben Hart returns from September 4-5 with "The Remarkable Ben Hart," promising a world-class showcase of sleight-of-hand and storytelling.
Diverse Line-up and Returning Favourites
Grammy-winning vocal legends The Swingles present a special double bill on September 6th, offering insights into their creative process before a dazzling performance spanning musical eras. Wilton's beloved "masters of G&S," Charles Court Opera, return from September 9-13 with their celebrated reimagining of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Patience," marking the company's 20th anniversary.
Literary enthusiasts can look forward to Hambletts Productions' lyrical concerts: "Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music" (September 15-17) and "A Beautiful Thread: Thomas Hardy in Words and Music" (September 18-20), both featuring acclaimed actor Anton Lesser. The Faction returns with a powerful new adaptation of Herman Melville’s Billy Budd from September 23-27, incorporating ensemble-sung sea shanties.
Quirky Comedies and Political Satire
The Production Garden brings the riotous Parody of the Rings from September 29 to October 4, an improvised take on the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Get a double dose of disco diplomacy with Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho (October 6-11) and the all-new Margaret Thatcher Queen of Club Nights (October 11), a cult drag musical series by Olivier-winning playwright Jon Brittain and Matt Tedford.
Olivier Award-winner Frances Barber stars in MUSIK (October 14-25), a "filthy, funny" one-woman show with original songs by Pet Shop Boys and a script by Jonathan Harvey. The legendary avant-garde trio The Tiger Lillies present their brand-new album, "Serenade from the Sewer," from October 28 to November 8.
Closing the season, acclaimed magician and crossword constructor David Kwong makes his UK debut with The Enigmatist (November 24-29), an immersive puzzle experience. Festive favourites include cabaret icons Barb Jungr and Dillie Keane with "Two Turtle Doves!" (December 8-9), and the return of the smash-hit Potted Panto from December 3 to January 3, cramming seven classic pantomimes into 80 madcap minutes.
Wilton's was recently nominated for the ABTT Award for Environmental Sustainability, reflecting their commitment to reducing environmental impact with a new, energy-efficient LED theatrical rig.
