Hamilton London: What you need to know about the award-winning hip-hop history musical and how to find tickets

Learn all about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s world-conquering hit and find your Hamilton London tickets now

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This musical theatre sensation centres on Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s Founding Fathers. This is an extraordinary story. A penniless orphan in the Caribbean, he travelled to New York and became George Washington’s right-hand man during the War of Independence, and an influential writer and politician.
There was also plenty of drama in his personal life. Hamilton married Eliza, had a close relationship with her sister Angelica, and was caught up in a sex scandal. He also fought in several duels, argued with his fellow politicians, and had a lifelong rivalry with Aaron Burr, the show’s narrator.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ingenious choice was to tell this story via a hip-hop score, drawing a parallel between Hamilton and contemporary rappers. He also cast actors of colour as the revolutionaries. It makes this historical musical feel electrifyingly modern, bold and radical – a revolution in theatre too.
You can find seats for the London production of Hamilton on Telegraph Tickets. This is a beautifully crafted production, so it’s hugely enjoyable both from the stalls and with a view from higher up. Check Telegraph Tickets for the latest prices.
Lin-Manuel Miranda himself starred in the Broadway production of Hamilton, which made all its leads into household names. However we’ve since seen plenty of exciting talent come through, especially brilliant actors of colour.
Currently leading the West End company are Declan Spaine (Get Up, Stand Up!) as Hamilton, Simon-Anthony Rhoden (Kinky Boots) as Burr, Shan Ako (Les Misérables) as Eliza, Georgina Onuorah (Oklahoma!) as Angelica, Dom Hartley-Harris (Dreamgirls) as George Washington, and Harry Hepple (Follies) as King George. 
The show is directed by Thomas Kail, who won one of the musical’s astonishing 11 Tony Awards. Miranda also won the Pulitzer Prize, and the cast album won a Grammy Award. The London production added a further seven Oliviers.
Hamilton runs at the Victoria Palace Theatre, which is right by Victoria station and close to Buckingham Palace and St James’s Park.
Hamilton is 2hr 45, including an interval.
Hamilton is currently booking to March 29, 2025. 
The age recommendation for Hamilton is 10+. Children aged under four will not be admitted to the theatre, and those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Hamilton doesn’t currently have any accessible performances scheduled.
“In a show that’s as revolutionary in form as it is in subject, history is made to feel risky, uncertain and fresh: young people fumbling their way towards freedom… There is simply nothing like being in the room where it happens.” Read the full Telegraph review.
Yes. Hamilton is currently booking in the West End until March 2025 – so you’ve got plenty of time to catch this modern masterpiece. For those who have seen it, there’s always something new to catch on your second, third or fourth trip. 
Yes. The Telegraph’s five-star review calls it “one of the artistic wonders of the world”. The writing is ingenious, the production is a marvel, and every fresh cast brings a dynamic new energy. In many cases, you’re getting to see the stars of tomorrow having their breakout moment.
The musical has become a major long-running West End hit. Since 2017 it has been playing at the Victoria Palace Theatre near Victoria Station – and shows no signs of slowing down. Find out what all the fuss is about by booking your Hamilton tickets.