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CMTS present Barnum

Thu 12 to Sun 15 Jun 2025

Step Right Up for the Greatest Show Man on Earth - Barnum!

Prepare to be dazzled as Coventry Musical Theatre Society invites you to experience the magic, music, and marvel of Barnum, the extraordinary story of America’s greatest showman. This unforgettable musical takes you on a whirlwind journey through the life of P.T. Barnum, a man who believed in the impossible and took audiences to new heights with the unmissable moment when Barnum himself will attempt a high-stakes tightrope walk live on stage!

With iconic songs like; There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute, the uplifting Come Follow the Band, the soulful The Colors of My Life, and the thrilling Join the Circus, Barnum is a show filled with toe-tapping tunes and timeless moments for the whole family to enjoy.

As CMTS’s most ambitious production to date, Barnum brings all the joy and wonder of the circus with breathtaking choreography, dazzling costumes, and unforgettable performances. Join us for an evening where imagination and dreams soar and let yourself be swept up in the excitement of one of musical theatre’s greatest stories.

The multi award-winning Coventry Musical Theatre Society are proud to bring this spectacular show to the Belgrade Theatre. Following their highly successful productions of Grease, Kinky Boots, Peter Pan, Shrek, Annie, and 42nd Street, CMTS promises a night of entertainment you won’t want to miss!

This amateur production of BARNUM is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Credits:

Music by Cy Coleman

Lyrics by Michael Stewart

Book by Mark Bramble