THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY OPENS AT LONDON’S RIVERSIDE STUDIOS 15 NOVEMBER – 15 FEBRUARY
This November, get ready for cosmic adventure and unexpected surprise as Riverside Studios plays host to The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy experience. From 15th November – 15th February, join Arthur Dent, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Fenchurch and the most unlikely crew in the history of galactic adventure as they escape the destruction of Earth and set out on a quest to uncover the mysteries of Life, the Universe and Everything, armed with little more than a towel and one VERY depressed robot.
Co-Created by Arvind Ethan David, protégé of Douglas Adams, this immersive experience invites audiences into a brilliantly imaginative universe unfolding across a series of interconnected spaces. Moving from pub to spaceships to alien planets across the whole of Riverside Studios, room to room, participants encounter paranoid androids, all knowing AIs, exotic aliens and are offered the chance to find their own ultimate meaning (which may or may not be42). A story infused with Adams’ razor-sharp wit and surprising emotional depth, paired with music and dance, the experience delivers laughter, connection and an unforgettable adventure for longtime admirers of Douglas Adams and newcomers alike.
The evening begins in a rather unusual pub, where guests can settle in with a drink before being swept into a story filled with spectacle and cosmic mischief. From there, the adventure takes flight as participants hitch a ride on a passing spaceship, encounter interdimensional mice, and uncover the secrets of the universe in the most absurd and entertaining ways imaginable.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy experience features a mix of pre-recorded celebrity voices and live performers including well-loved British talent including actor and comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar as the voice of Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz, the infamous alien bureaucrat with a mission to destroy the Earth. Lenora Crichlow will voice Tricia McMillian, also known as Trillian, while journalist Samira Ahmed will appear as a newsreader reporting on the planet’s impending doom. BAFTA nominee Tamsin Greig will be the voice of The Guide, the ever-present source of wisdom and guidance throughout the story.
Accompanying the line-up of celebrity voices includes a stellar cast of live actors including Benjamin Durham (101 Dalmatians, UK Tour) and Robert Thompson (Unforgivable, ITV) as Arthur Dent, Oliver Britten (Down Cemetery Road, Apple TV+) and Matt Colyer (Phantom Peak) as Ford Prefect, Kat Johns-Burke (Peaky Blinders: The Rise) as Fenchurch, Andrew Evans (The Polar Express) as Marvin the Paranoid Android, Lee VG (Only Fools and Horses: The Musical, Theatre Royal Haymarket) as Zaphod Beeblebrox, Richard Costello (Death of England, National Theatre) as Slartibartfast, Angelis Hunt (TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, Aldwych) and Aya Elmansouri (Cinderella, Gatehouse) as Humma Kavula, Briony Scarlett as Eccentrica Gallumbits and Tom Bowen as Wowbagger, with Alex Anthony Fevrier(Jesus Christ Superstar, Watermill) and Tamara Saffir (Grease, Secret Cinema).
“I first met Douglas when I was 18 years old, and he changed my life by inviting me into his orbit. 30 years later, it’s a singular honour to bring his masterwork, absurd and profound in equal measure, to new audiences, in a partnership with a world class group of artists” said co-creator Arvind Ethan David.
With its combination of sharp comedy, big ideas and immersive storytelling, this is a production that will appeal to long-time fans of Adams’ work as well as those discovering its joyful madness for the very first time.
BOOK NOW – before the end of the Earth! | Tickets from £42 | Riverside Studios
Warning: Side effects may include sudden existential dread, unexpected hyperspatial detours and a burning desire for a really good cup of tea.
World Premiere: Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9BN
Press Performance: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Age Recommendation: 12+
Website and Social
www.hitchhikerslive.com
https://www.instagram.com/hhgglive
https://www.tiktok.com/@HHGGLIVE
https://www.facebook.com/hhgglive/
Performance Schedule
Performances from Saturday 15th November 2025 – Sunday 15th February 2026 Tuesday and Wednesday: 18.30, 19.30 and 20.30
Thursday and Saturday: 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 19.00, 20.00 and 21.00
Friday: 19.00, 20.00 and 21.00
Sunday: 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00
Special relaxed performance Saturday 13th December at 15.00
The schedule for Christmas performances may vary. Please consult the booking calendar on the website for performance times over the festive period.
Ticket Prices
Standard tickets from £42
VIP tickets from £77 incudes:
- Priority entry
- Reserved seating
- 1x Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (choose your level of lucidity: alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- 1x collectible ‘Infinite Improbability Deck’ of cards
Groups 10+ available from £31
Schools 10+ available from £24
VIP Groups
Contact groups@kxtickets.com for more details
