Spectacular visuals and energetic performances shine in this wild but uneven stage adaptation

Tim Burton’s cult favourite Beetlejuice has arrived in London’s West End with a loud, spooky and chaotic musical adaptation packed with dark comedy, visual effects and gothic energy.

Now showing at the Prince Edward Theatre, Beetlejuice: The Musical transforms the venue into a haunted carnival filled with glowing green lights, giant sandworms and rapid-fire jokes.

David Fynn delivers a high-energy performance as the mischievous “bio-exorcist” Beetlejuice, bringing anarchic humour and outrageous audience interaction to the stage. While his over-the-top comedy keeps the show lively, some critics may find the constant stream of jokes and shock humour exhausting.

Despite its uneven storytelling, the production stands out for its stunning visuals and imaginative stage design.

The show features:

  • impressive puppetry,
  • eerie special effects,
  • elaborate gothic costumes,
  • and striking projections inspired by Tim Burton’s signature style.

Hannah Nordberg also earns praise for her emotional performance as Lydia Deetz, helping ground the musical with genuine feeling amid the chaos.

While the songs themselves may not leave audiences humming afterward, the production delivers enough visual spectacle and theatrical creativity to entertain fans of fantasy musicals and Burton’s bizarre universe.

For theatre lovers seeking a fun, spooky and visually rich night out, Beetlejuice offers plenty of supernatural charm even if its music doesn’t quite haunt you afterward.