Line-up for this year’s Musical Con unveiled

Musical Con, the official West End musical theatre fan convention, is returning to ExCeL London on 21 and 22 October, with a lineup of over 70 West End and screen stars.

Event ambassadors Aimie Atkinson, Trevor Dion Nicholas, Sophie Evans, Alice Fearn, Ben Forster, Shanay Holmes, Lucie Jones, Jon Robyns, Jodie Steele, Miriam-Teak Lee and Layton Williams are among the special guests announced so far.

Joining them are Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Bronté Barbé, Courtney Bowman, Tom Francis, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Dom Hartley-Harris, Holly-Anne Hull, Cassidy Janson, Aisha Jawando, Hannah Lowther, Grace Mouat, Natalie May Paris, Josh Piterman, SVN, Tosh Wanogho-Maud, Michael D. Xavier and many more.

The event will also welcome stars of the big screen, including Alisha Weir (Matilda) and Meesha Garbett (Red Beret Girl) from the blockbuster movie Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical. There will be plenty more stars, creatives, and industry professionals announced later in the year.

The convention will feature a programme of special performances and interviews on the Main Stage, a Backstage Theatre for talks and panels, Stage Door meet and greets with photo and signing opportunities, and a selection of workshops and masterclasses where fans can learn from the pros.

Jones said: “Musical Con is a place where all of the fans, of all different musicals, can come together under one roof and celebrate something that we all love. I’m so excited to see people in their favourite cosplay, taking part in a workshop, or just meeting someone they love!”

Weir added: “Musical Con is so important because it inspires other kids and gives them the hope and determination to be who they want to be and do what they love.”

General Release tickets are available now, starting from £42 for a day pass and £79 for the weekend.