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Chicago

5 – 10 May 2025

Donald Gordon Theatre

Chicago, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is back in Cardiff in 2025.

“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts” So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, Chicago.

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids.

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago's sexy, sassy score with one show-stopping song after another includes “Razzle Dazzle”, “Cell Block Tango”, and “All That Jazz”. With 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations, Chicago truly is “SUPERB” (Daily Telegraph).

Don't miss out, book now! It would be criminal to miss it...

Age guidance: 12+ (no under 2s)
Contains flashing/strobe lights, pyrotechnics and bangs.

Start time: 
Mon – Sat 7.30pm
Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Running time: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (including one interval)

Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice. The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

MEMBERS

£10 off on opening night (top 2 prices), limited availability
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GROUPS

Groups of 10+ from £5 off selected seats, Mon – Thu
Groups payment date 5 February 2025
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UNDER 16S

£5 off selected seats, Mon – Thu

16–30

£8 off selected seats, Mon – Thu

All offers are subject to selected seats, allocations and availability

Book early to ensure the best choice of seats. We regularly monitor and adjust ticket prices to optimise income and to ensure a wide range of price options where possible. Prices are subject to change. Read more.

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