Direct from the UK, the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert Beyond the Barricade is set to make a triumphant return to New Zealand.
Celebrating its 27th anniversary year, this blockbusting production brings the magic, passion, and show-stopping hits of London’s West End and Broadway to audiences across the country in July 2027.
Starring four past principal performers from the West End and UK touring productions of Les Misérables, Beyond the Barricade delivers a breathtaking two-hour concert packed with iconic songs. Accompanied by a top-tier ensemble of live musicians, the powerhouse cast recreates the authentic orchestrations and soaring harmonies of the world’s most beloved musicals.
From recent sensations including Paddington, Hamilton, and Come From Away, to immortal classics such as The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Miss Saigon, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the evening builds to a thrilling finale featuring the powerful music of Les Misérables.
Since its inception, Beyond the Barricade has captivated over one million theatregoers worldwide, selling out prestigious venues from London’s Royal Albert Hall across Asia and Australia, and garnering critical acclaim. Next year’s tour will be the show’s third visit to New Zealand, having previously played to packed houses across the country in 2016 and 2018. The concert’s long-awaited return since Covid promises an unmissable night of world-class entertainment. As Stuff.co.nz raved during their last visit: “Boy, do they know how to please a crowd!”
New Zealand tour dates and venue schedule
- Palmerston North — Tuesday, 6 July — Regent Theatre (Ticketing: Ticketek)
- Whanganui — Wednesday, 7 July — Royal Whanganui Opera House (Ticketing: Eventfinda)
- Napier — Thursday, 8 July — Municipal Theatre (Ticketing: Ticketek)
- Auckland — Friday, 9 July — Auckland Town Hall (Ticketing: Ticketmaster)
- Hamilton — Saturday, 10 July — BNZ Theatre (Ticketing: Ticketmaster)
- Dunedin — Tuesday, 13 July — Regent Theatre (Ticketing: Eventfinda)
- Christchurch — Wednesday, 14 July — James Hay Theatre (Ticketing: Ticketek)
- Blenheim — Thursday, 15 July — ASB Theatre Marlborough (Whitehaven Theatre) (Ticketing: Eventfinda)
- Wellington — Friday, 16 July — Lower Hutt Event Centre (Ticketing: Ticketek)
- Tauranga — Saturday, 17 July — Baycourt Community & Arts Centre (Addison Theatre) (Tticketing: Eventfinda)
