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Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Fan Reviews (352)
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Incredible
Been to 7 arena tour concerts in the past - was interested to see how this version would work. Last evening the superb musicians and cast produced an amazing performance. Fabulous and would go again in a heartbeat.
Posted by SG on 15/10/2026
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds, York Barbican, York - 14th October 2026
Ok but lacking in sound quality in parts
I thought that the vocals and narration didn’t soar above the music, maybe not loud enough. Also the sound was muddy and I couldn’t understand the spoken word due to this
Posted by Owen Rafferty on 11/10/2026
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds, Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh - 10th October 2026
Absolutely fantastic performance from everyone
What a brilliant brilliant experience this was I would With just fifteen cast members, the production was impressive—great music, dramatic storytelling, and compelling visuals brought this iconic story to life. It felt like an MTV Unplugged concert on a grand scale,to. A cracking night!
Posted by Kevin Place on 11/10/2026
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds, Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh - 10th October 2026
BEST
See an incredible experience live that you won't forget
Posted by Jaroslav on 17/07/2025
Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage!, The O2 arena, London - 20th April 2025
Unforgettable
truly amazing performance and amazing to see Jeff Wayne.
Posted by David on 26/05/2025
Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage!, The O2 arena, London - 20th April 2025
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is a groundbreaking concept album and live spectacular based on H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi novel. Originally released in (1978), Jeff Wayne’s adaptation combines progressive rock, orchestral composition, and dramatic narration to tell the story of a Martian invasion of Earth. Featuring iconic performances from Richard Burton as the Journalist, Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues on "Forever Autumn," and David Essex on "Brave New World," the album became a huge success, earning multi-platinum status and spawning a dedicated fanbase. Its haunting motif, "The Eve of the War," remains one of the most recognisable pieces of music in rock history.
Beyond the album, The War of The Worlds has evolved into an awe-inspiring live experience, featuring cutting-edge visuals, pyrotechnics, and state-of-the-art effects. The immersive stage production has toured the UK multiple times, bringing Jeff Wayne’s vision to life with holographic performances, a full orchestra, and the iconic, towering Martian Fighting Machine. Decades after its release, The War of the Worlds remains a unique fusion of music, storytelling, and theatre, captivating audiences and cementing its place as one of the most ambitious musical projects ever created.