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Two hundred years of history. One catastrophic mistake. Twenty-four hours to save UCL.
When student Connie accidentally signs away the future of UCL, she and long-suffering archivist Clive are thrust into a race against time. With the help of a fiercely determined historian, the pair must dive deep into the university’s past where two centuries of progressive thinkers are waiting to join them in a fight for the soul of the university.
Packed with show-stopping original songs, tap dancing Jeremy Benthams and a very special cast of characters, UCL! The Musical will take you on a glorious, irreverent journey into the heart of an extraordinary institution. Created and performed entirely by UCL students and recent alumni specially for UCL200, this is a once-in-200-years theatrical experience not to be missed.
Showing on:
Tuesday 24 November, 19:30
Wednesday 25 November, 19:30
Thursday 26 November, 19:30
Friday 27 November, 19:30
Saturday 28 November, 19:30
N.B. There will be a pre-show talk with the creators of the musical on Thursday 26 November at 17.15 (more details to follow).
Written and developed by students
The musical is written and composed by a current UCL student and recent graduate. Music & Lyrics by Eve Edwards (BA Spanish & Latin American Studies, 2026), and Book by Sophie Eaton (BA Comparative Literature, 2025). Every single member of the cast and creative team of UCL! The Musical is either a current UCL student or alumni who graduated from UCL within the last 2 years. This includes director, musical director, designer, choreographer, producer, performers and everything in between.
Part of Students' Union UCL's pioneering arts programme
A year in development, UCL! The Musical has included extensive research and story development, including new music written for the show. The musical is part of Students’ Union UCL’s arts programme, artsUCL, which enables students to produce, direct, and create within a professionally supported framework.
Students have focused on narrative structures, framing devices and musical styles as well as UCL stories, characters and history during their time developing the musical. Holding creative R&D workshops with the student community, and extensive interviews with students, academics and professional staff to bring the story of UCL to the stage.
Join us for the theatrical experience of the century!
UCL! The Musical show times:
- Tuesday 24 November, 19:30
- Wednesday 25 November, 19:30
- Thursday 26 November, 19:30 (including a pre-show talk with the creators of the musical from 17:15)
- Friday 27 November, 19:30
- Saturday 28 November, 19:30
UCL! The Musical is for everyone within the UCL community – students, staff, alumni – as well as the general public who might be interested in a brand new musical.
Tickets are £10 for UCL students, £15 for other concessions (including UCL staff) and £20 for the general public.