Three Marty McFlys to perform during the same Back to the Future the Musical show in the West End

Back to the Future the Musical will mark the 40th anniversary of the film’s UK release with a one-night return from former Marty McFly performers Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce.

The pair will appear at the Adelphi Theatre on Wednesday 3 December, joining current lead Caden Brauch, with all three sharing the role during the performance.

Dobson said today: “Originating the role of Marty is undeniably the highlight of my career. To be stepping back into his shoes for one night only is super exciting. Let’s celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film with this very special performance. Rock n roll slackers.”

Joyce added: “It’s such a thrill to return to this production and I’m so excited to perform alongside both Olly and Caden – it’s not often you get three Marty’s on one stage! 40 years of Back to the Future – what a legacy it has been! I’m so pleased to have been a small part of that here at the Adelphi.”

The production currently features Brauch as Marty McFly, Cory English as Doctor Emmett Brown, Maddie Grace Jepson as Lorraine Baines, Orlando Gibbs as George McFly, CJ Borger as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry, Alex Runicles as Biff Tannen and Talia Palamathanan as Jennifer Parker.

More than two million people have seen the show in the UK, where it is now in its fifth year at the Adelphi. Tickets start at £19.55 and the run is currently booking until 12 April 2026.

The production is also running in North America, Japan, Australia and on Royal Caribbean Cruises, with Germany to follow. A UK tour begins in October 2026. Worldwide audiences now exceed 3.8 million.

The musical features a book by Bob Gale and new songs by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, alongside numbers from the film. It is directed by John Rando, with design by Tim Hatley, lighting by Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone, sound by Gareth Owen, video by Finn Ross, choreography by Chris Bailey and musical supervision by Nick Finlow. Orchestrations are by Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook with dance arrangements by David Chase, and casting by David Grindrod.