Titanique tickets: What you need to know about this hilarious musical parody in the West End and how to find tickets
All of those elements play into the fabulously funny musical parody Titanique, a cult-hit American show which has become a West End sensation. The madcap story sees Dion gate-crashing a guided tour of the Titanic museum and retelling the tale of the ship's sinking from her (imagined) perspective.
Cue a hilarious mash-up of iconic Titanic characters and lines with delightfully camp, very naughty modern gags, surreal flights of fancy (the deadly iceberg is reborn as legendary diva Tina Turner), and belting tunes from Dion's impressive back catalogue, including Taking Chances, To Love You More, and All By Myself.
The West End production won two Olivier Awards: Best Entertainment or Comedy Play, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Layton Williams. No wonder Titanique tickets are the new must-have: this gloriously silly show will go on and on.
How to buy tickets for Titanique
You can find seats for the London production of Titanique on Telegraph Tickets. Check the site for the latest prices.
The cast
The original movie catapulted Kate Winslet and Leonard DiCaprio into mega-stardom, and the Titanique cast now gets to enjoy inhabiting these beloved roles – plus that of Céline Dion. Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli, who co-created the show with Tye Blue, originally starred in the Off-Broadway production.
Succeeding them is a talented company of British musical theatre stars. The Olivier-nominated Lauren Drew leads the cast as Dion; her previous credits include Six, Legally Blonde, Heathers, and Kinky Boots. Rob Houchen (Les Misérables, South Pacific) plays Jack, Kat Ronney (Hex, Hamlet) is Rose, Jordan Luke Gage (& Juliet, Bonnie & Clyde) is Cal, and the Olivier-winning Layton Williams (Cabaret, Strictly Come Dancing finalist) is the iceberg. In fact, the tight-knit ensemble plays multiple roles in this enjoyably fast-paced romp.
The details
Where is Titanique playing?
Titanique runs at the Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus in the heart of London's West End, close to Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and numerous other theatres.
What is the running time of Titanique?
Titanique runs at 1hr 40, without an interval.
How long is Titanique running for?
Titanique is currently booking to January 4, 2026.
What is the minimum age for Titanique?
The age recommendation for Titanique is 12+.
Does Titanique have accessible performances?
Yes, the show runs some audio-described and captioned performances. Upcoming dates can be found on the theatre website.
The review
'This oddball off-Broadway hit enjoyably collides a giddy spoof of the 1997 blockbuster Titanic with the music of Celine Dion.' Read the full Telegraph review
FAQs
Who plays Celine Dion in Titanique?
The fabulous Canadian diva, who is famous for mighty power ballads such as Titanic 's anthem My Heart Will Go On, is a juicy role for an actress. In the West End cast of Titanique, Lauren Drew does full justice to Dion's combination of quirky persona and lung-busting voice.
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