Coming soonMusical
The Pianist
Władysław Szpilman moves from pre-war Warsaw through its destruction, sustained by music, memory and the determination to survive.
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Productions
Coming soon(1)
- Mayflower Studios · Southampton — 9 September – 12 September 2026
- Park Theatre · London — From 15 October 2026 · booking through 28 November 2026
Based on Władysław Szpilman’s memoir, the musical follows his journey from the life of pre-war Warsaw into the destruction that follows. His own words and compositions shape a story in which music and memory remain central as the world around him is transformed.
A historical musical built around Szpilman’s own testimony and compositions, placing one individual’s experience of wartime Warsaw at the centre of the form.
historical drama, memoir-based storytelling, wartime settings and music rooted in a real person’s life.
Details
- From 15 Oct 2026
- Booking until 28 Nov 2026
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