Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Alive on Stage returns to The SSE Hydro, celebrating it's 40th anniversary!

About Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds

The tour will come to The SSE Hydro, Glasgow on 30 November 2018. Tickets will go on sale 9am, Friday 24 November priced £52.20 - £76.60 (inc. admin fee)

Conducted by Jeff Wayne, with the 9-piece Black Smoke Band and 36-piece ULLAdubULLA Strings, the most ambitious production yet will ‘break through the fourth wall’ to bring the action closer to the audience for a most captivating and immersive experience. The show, which is mixed live in Surround Sound, will also feature the incredible 3-tonne 35-foot tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real flames, the incineration of a cast member in full view of the audience, and a ground-breaking levitation effect! Full cast announced soon!

Nearly 40 years on, Jeff Wayne's double album has grown into a true classic, acquiring new generations of devoted followers since its original release, and has sold over 15 million records worldwide, with two International hit singles – 'Forever Autumn' and 'The Eve of The War', spending over 330 weeks in the UK album charts.

DON’T MISS your chance to experience this spectacular Arena production and join the 40 YEAR celebrations!

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