Elf The Musical to entertain audiences at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

ELF, the hit Hollywood blockbuster movie, will be supersized into a live spectacular stage show at Southampton Mayflower Theatre next week.

The story is enhanced with impressive film backdrops on a huge LED screen, as well as featuring Santa’s flying sleigh, an audience snowball fight, indoor snowstorm, a giant candy cane journey from the North Pole and aerial cirque stars.

This Elf spectacular production features a book written by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers and Hairspray) and an original score of great songs by Matt Sklar and Chad Beguelin that has delighted audiences on Broadway and the West End.

With a large cast and live orchestra, the winter spectacular will star rising comedy talent Jordan Conway, who will step into the big floppy shoes of Will Ferrell.

Conway takes on the iconic role fresh from playing Charlie Chaplin in London and Los Angeles in the acclaimed comedy play Laurel and Chaplin – The Feud and flying high as Peter Pan opposite Boy George in a spectacular arena tour.

He said: “Elf is always one of the most popular holiday films and Buddy the elf truly is an iconic character, one I am incredibly excited about bringing to life on stage at Mayflower Theatre this December.

“This is the first time this hit show has toured theatres and we promise a heart-warming and hilarious night out with great special effects. One of the best sights is the audiences dressing up for the show, especially the dads in Elf Christmas sweaters. This is an unmissable treat.”

The cast also features Kelly Benlaki as Buddy’s love interest Jovie, and Barry Bloxham as Buddy’s long-suffering dad.

Elf the Musical is at Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 3rd December to Saturday 7th December. Tickets are from £29.50. To book visit www.mayflower.org.uk or contact the box office on 023 8071 1811.